Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is undeniably one of the most exciting teams in IPL with big and aggressive batting, and whose matches usually end with high scores. Over the years, RCB has laid bare lots of records, some on behalf of the highest team total in IPL history.
These include the scores of highest ever made in the IPL by RCB, key performances behind such, as well as other big totals from the franchise. Indibet provides you with the best content so stay tuned to it.
RCB’s Highest Score in IPL: 263/5 vs Pune Warriors India (2013)
- Match Details: Date of match-April 23, 2013
- Venue-M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Opponent-Pune Warriors India
- Scored– RCB-263/5 in 20 overs
- Result-RCB won by 130 runs
Key Performances:
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate |
| Chris Gayle | 175* | 66 | 13 | 17 | 265.15 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | 33 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 91.67 |
| AB de Villiers | 31 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 387.50 |
Chris Gayle’s Multiple Records
Chris Gayle scored 175 off 66 balls, which was to remain a score that had never been done before or since score equaled only during the great man’s career in T20 cricket, and it is still the individual top score in the IPL. The innings included:
The fastest fifty in the history of the IPL betting coming off just 30 balls
17 sixes-Most in any innings of the IPL
The highest individual score in the IPL.
RCB would surpass Delhi’s previous mark with a total of 263 and further climbed up to become the highest team score to date.
Other Highest Scores by RCB in IPL
Top 5 Highest Team Totals for RCB
| Rank | Score | Opponent | Year | Venue |
| 1 | 263/5 | Pune Warriors India | 2013 | Bengaluru |
| 2 | 248/3 | Gujarat Lions | 2016 | Bengaluru |
| 3 | 235/1 | Mumbai Indians | 2015 | Wankhede Stadium |
| 4 | 227/4 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2016 | Bengaluru |
| 5 | 226/3 | Kings XI Punjab | 2015 | Bengaluru |
Second-Highest Score: 248/3 vs Gujarat Lions (2016)
A splendid inning took place in IPL 2016 when RCB posted 248 runs for 3 wickets against Gujarat Lions at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Key Highlights:
- AB de Villiers: 129 off 52 balls (10 fours, 12 sixes)
- Virat Kohli: 109 off 55 balls (5 fours, 8 sixes)
- AB and Kohli Partnership: 229 runs-highest IPL partnership
RCB won by 144 runs, which remains one of the biggest margins in IPL history.
Why RCB Scores Big in IPL?
RCB has been involved in some of the highest-scoring matches in IPL history. Here’s why:
1. Strong Batting Order
For many years, RCB has had dangerous T20 batsmen, including:
Chris Gayle
Virat Kohli
AB de Villiers
Glenn Maxwell
Faf du Plessis
2. Chinnaswamy Stadium Factor
The short boundaries and a batting-friendly track at M. Chinnaswamy help RCB to post big scores.
3. Aggressive Approach
RCB has always believed in attacking cricket, which guarantees high-scoring matches.
RCB’s Highest Scores in IPL Playoffs
| Score | Opponent | Stage | Year |
| 205/1 | Gujarat Lions | Qualifier 1 | 2016 |
| 190/3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Final | 2016 |
| 189/3 | Chennai Super Kings | Qualifier 1 | 2011 |
RCB’s highest score in an IPL final came in 2016 when they posted 190/3 against Sunrisers Hyderabad but unfortunately lost.
Will RCB be able to break its own record in IPL 2025?
RCB with players like Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar still possess the firepower to break their own record of 263/5. Who knows, by IPL 2025, maybe an RCB innings would go sky-high!
What do you think? Will RCB score about 263 in IPL 2025? Let us know your thoughts!
