Highest Powerplay Scores For RCB In IPL History

Kaushik Kashyap

Virat Kohli and Phil Salt (Source: AP Photos)Virat Kohli and Phil Salt (Source: AP Photos)

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The IPL 2025 season has kicked off in some style. Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) hosted the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the curtain raiser at the iconic Eden Gardens on a Saturday evening.

After being put into bat, KKR posted a formidable total of 175 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs. In reply, RCB got off to a great start as Phil Salt and Virat Kohli came out all guns blazing, smashing the KKR bowlers all around the park.

In no time RCB raced to 80 runs without losing any wicket inside the first six overs, making it their second-highest powerplay score in IPL history. With such an aggressive start, RCB set the perfect foundation for the run-chase.

On that occasion let's go through the top four highest powerplay scores by the Bengaluru franchise in IPL till date.

4. 79/0 Vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru, 2024

After having a horrific day with the ball, Royal Challengers Bengaluru had a brilliant start while chasing a mammoth 288 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. They managed to put 79 on the board inside the powerplay with Virat Kohli leading the charge, smashing 42 off just 19 balls. He was well accompanied by Faf du Plessis, who provided solid support, scoring 37 off 17 deliveries.

The aggressive start gave RCB a hope to pull off a record-breaking chase. However, despite the early surge, they lost momentum in the middle overs with wickets falling at regular intervals. Eventually RCB fell short by 25 runs, failing to capitalize on their magnificent start.

3. 79/1 Vs Kochi Tuskers Kerala in Bengaluru, 2011

RCB’s current third highest powerplay score came against the Kochi Tuskers Kerala back in 2011 in Bengaluru. After restricting Kochi to just 125 in the first innings, RCB openers Chris Gayle and Tillakaratne Dilshan unleashed an early assault on the Kochi bowlers.

Their aggressive approach never allowed Kochi to make a comeback as RCB blazed their way to 79 in just overs, their highest powerplay score at the time. RCB’s brutal hitting laid the momentum for what was a convincing win by 9 wickets.

2. 80/0 Vs Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata, 2025

RCB started their IPL 2025 campaign in style in what was a one sided win over KKR at the Eden Gardens. Their bowlers set the tone early in the first innings, restricting the defending champions to a below-par total.

In pursuit of the target, it was an explosive start by the RCB openers, as Phil Salt and Virat Kohli came out firing, smashing 80 runs in the powerplay, putting KKR’s chances into halt. At last, RCB took down the target with 22 balls to spare, making the most out of the brisk start.

1. 92/1 Vs Gujarat Titans in Bengaluru, 2024

In what was a must-win clash, RCB got the better of Gujarat Titans, chasing 148 with ease. Thanks to Faf du Plessis early fireworks as he led the chase with a blistering 64 off just 23 balls, setting the tone for a big win.

Virat Kohli provided solid support as well and the duo added 92 runs inside the powerplay in absolute no time. It currently stands as RCB’s highest powerplay score in IPL history which kept RCB’s playoffs hopes alive.