Chennai Super Kings’ top 3 highest scores in Indian Premier League

This article will discuss Chennai Super Kings‘ top 3 highest scores in the Indian Premier League. The MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings are the most consistent team in the history of the Indian Premier League. Along with 5 IPL titles they have also featured in the finals of the league on multiple occasions. 

Chennai has always been a strong and experienced batting unit and they have delivered numerous mind-boggling batting performances over the years. In this article, we will take a look at their top 3 highest scores in the IPL. 

246/5 vs Rajasthan Royals, 2010

In 2010, Chennai Super Kings became the IPL champions for the first time and they also delivered their best batting performance in the same season. Chennai faced off with Rajasthan Royals in the group stage and the Super Kings completely decimated the bowling attack of the inaugural IPL champions. Chennai ended up with 246 runs in the first innings with the help of a jaw-dropping century from Murali Vijay.

240/5 vs Kings XI Punjab, 2008

Their second-best batting performance came in the very second match in the history of the IPL. Chennai Super Kings clashed against Kings XI Punjab in the second match of the inaugural season in 2008. The Super Kings batted first in the match and exhibited why they were such a threatening batting unit.

Michael Hussey smashed 116 runs off just 54 deliveries to carry Chennai to 240 runs in the first innings. Eventually, the Super Kings won the match by 33 runs and Hussey was awarded the player of the match for his outstanding batting effort.

235/4 vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 2023

This is a very recent entry into this list as Chennai achieved this score in the last season only. The 5-time champions played against Kolkata Knight Riders in the group stage at Eden Gardens and completely overpowered the home side with their batting performance. KKR opted to field first after winning the toss but that decision did not go in their favour. Chennai took the advantage and scored 235 runs which also ensured their comprehensive victory in the end.