List of IPL Records Set in the First Week of Season
Notable records, highest scores, biggest margins, and standout individual performances set during the opening week of various IPL seasons.
The first week of the IPL is often explosive as teams come out with full aggression after the auction. Many memorable records — from highest team totals to fastest centuries and biggest winning margins — have been set in the opening seven days of the season. These early fireworks set the tone for the entire tournament.
| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Highest Team Total in First Week Sunrisers Hyderabad - 287/3 vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2024) |
| 2 | Fastest Century in IPL Opening Week Chris Gayle - 100 off 30 balls (2013) |
| 3 | Biggest Winning Margin in First Week Mumbai Indians - 146 runs vs Delhi Daredevils (2017) |
| 4 | Most Sixes in a Single Match (First Week) Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Lions (2016) |
| 5 | Lowest Total Defended in First Week Punjab Kings - 111 vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2025) |
| 6 | Highest Individual Score in Opening Week Brendon McCullum - 158* (2008) |
| 7 | Most Wickets in First Week Lasith Malinga - 5/13 (2011) |
| 8 | Highest Run Rate in First Week Sunrisers Hyderabad (2024) |
| 9 | Biggest Chase in First Week Royal Challengers Bengaluru - 262 vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2024) |
| 10 | Most Consecutive Sixes in First Week Yusuf Pathan (2010) |
| 11 | Overall First Week Trend Explosive starts |
| 12 | Why Records Happen Early Fresh teams & motivation |
This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 26, 2026.
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