In the history of IPL, we have seen many such matches where one team defeated the other team by a huge margin. Here is a list of some such unforgettable victories – the top 5 teams who won the match by the biggest margin of runs in IPL.
IPL Top 5 Biggest Wins By Runs That Dominated The IPL
1. Mumbai Indians with the biggest margin in history by winning by 146 runs
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In 2017 Mumbai Indians showed their batting prowess on Delhi grounds and set a target of 213 against the Delhi Daredevils. After that the MI bowlers bowled out Delhi in just 13.4 overs and won the match by 146 runs, which became the biggest run margin in IPL.
2. Royal Challengers Bangalore scored 249 runs and beat Gujarat Lions by 144 runs
That match of 2016 was a festival for RCB fans in Bengaluru, where their team set a mountainous target of 249 in 20 overs against Gujarat Lions. The Gujarat Lions team was all out in 18.4 overs and RCB achieved a stunning victory by 144 runs.
3. Kolkata Knight Riders shocked Rajasthan in the opening season of IPL by defeating them by 140 runs
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In the very first season of IPL, in 2008, KKR defeated RCB badly at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. After scoring 223 runs, KKR bundled out RCB in just 15.1 overs and won the match by 140 runs.
4. In 2015, RCB defeated Kings XI Punjab by 138 runs on home ground
On 6 May 2015, at the Bengaluru stadium, RCB set a target of 227 for Punjab. Their bowlers dismantled the Punjab batting line-up in just 13.4 overs and created another big victory for themselves – this time by 138 runs.
5. RCB once again – The 130-run win over the Warriors in 2013
In 2013, RCB posted a mountainous score of 264 against Pune Warriors, which was a record score in IPL at that time. In return, Warriors could only reach 133 despite playing the full 20 overs and RCB won the match by 130 runs.
Conclusion
Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore have shown their prowess in this list, but RCB has made it to the top 5 list three times. These matches are not just victories, they have also become legendary moments in IPL history. Such high-scoring, dominant performances make IPL exciting for fans every season.
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