IPL 2023: Record For Most 200-Plus Totals In Single Edition Broken Midway Through Season

Punjab Kings (PBKS) were up against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 38 of IPL 2023 at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali. It was the visiting side who emerged victorious in this fixture, beating the home side by 56 runs. (Image Source: BCCI/IPLT20)

During the match, a major IPL record was broken as this edition saw the highest number of 200 plus totals being scored already with almost half the season remaining. As many as 20 totals of 200 or more have been scored in the first 38 matches of IPL 2023. The previous record was of 18 which was set in IPL 2022. (Image Source: BCCI/IPLT20)

Talking about the match, Marcus Stoinis top-scored for LSG with 72 off 40 balls as Lucknow registered the second highest total in the history of the IPL, posting 257/5. They also registered the second highest boundary count (41) in single IPL innings. (Image Source: IPLT20/BCCI)

Kagiso Rabada picked 2 wickets for PBKS but went for 52 runs in his four overs. None of the seven bowlers used, barring Rahul Chahar, had an economy of less than 10 runs an over.

In response, Punjab batter Atharva Taide was the stand-out performer making 66 off 36 but the team couldn't get past the massive total posted by LSG. They ended up getting bowled out for 201 with 1 ball to spare. (Image Source: BCCI/IPLT20)

Lucknow's victory means as many as four teams are currently tied at 10 points- Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow Super Giants, Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings.