IPL 2025 Turns into Batters' Paradise — 2391 Runs, 133 Sixes, Bowlers Struggle to Survive
Batsmen rule the field as explosive batting dominates opening week; teams repeatedly breach the 200-run mark.
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Highlights of the Power-Packed Start
Bengaluru - The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League has exploded into action with a never-seen-before run feast. In just the opening six matches, batters have scripted a spectacle, scoring a jaw-dropping 2,391 runs in 12 innings. In contrast, bowlers have managed to take only 74 wickets, exposing the batting-friendly nature of the early season wickets.
The league has seen a total of 133 sixes and 205 fours so far. Batters have been merciless from the very start, turning every delivery into an opportunity to thrill the crowd. Fans, unsurprisingly, are glued to their screens, knowing every ball could clear the boundary.
One of the biggest highlights has been Sunrisers Hyderabad’s mammoth total of 286 runs against Rajasthan Royals — the second-highest total in IPL history. Rajasthan gave a strong reply but fell short at 242.
Similarly, in Visakhapatnam, Lucknow Super Giants posted a competitive 208 against Delhi Capitals, but Delhi chased it down with 211 runs, pulling off one of the best chases of the season.
In another high-voltage clash in Ahmedabad, Punjab Kings smashed 244 runs against Gujarat Titans. Gujarat fought valiantly but fell short at 232, ending one of the most thrilling matches of the week.
The six matches so far have already seen six innings of 200+ scores, something never witnessed in previous seasons at such an early stage.
Fact File: IPL 2025 — A Record-Breaking Start
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 6 |
| Total Innings Played | 12 |
| Total Runs Scored | 2,391 |
| Total Wickets Taken | 74 |
| Total Sixes Hit | 133 |
| Total Fours Hit | 205 |
| 200+ Team Scores in First 10 Innings | 6 |
| Highest Team Score | 286 (Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals) |
| Most Sixes in a Single Match by Player | 9 (Shreyas Iyer, Punjab Kings) |
| Most Fours in a Single Match by Player | 11 (Ishan Kishan, Sunrisers Hyderabad) |
Key Player Performances
- Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings) smashed 9 sixes in a single match, the highest so far.
- Ishan Kishan (Sunrisers Hyderabad) recorded 11 fours in one game, the best boundary performance to date.
- Teams batting first have struck 65 sixes, while chasing teams have hammered 68 sixes, showing no mercy in either innings.
Cricketing Madness Continues
The explosive start to IPL 2025 has reignited fans’ love for the T20 format, with batters dictating the narrative and bowlers struggling to contain the onslaught. If the first six matches are anything to go by, this could well be the highest-scoring IPL season ever.
The big question now — Will bowlers bounce back, or will the run-storm continue?
