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List of Teams With Best Net Run Rate in IPL History

IPL franchises with the highest all-time and seasonal Net Run Rates (NRR), highlighting dominant performances across editions.

12 itemsUpdated Mar 25, 2026

Net Run Rate (NRR) is a crucial tie-breaker in the IPL league stage. It rewards teams that win by big margins and chase quickly. Newer teams like Gujarat Titans have posted exceptional NRR in short spans, while consistent sides like CSK maintain strong figures over many seasons. High NRR often decides playoff qualification when points are tied.

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1

Gujarat Titans

+0.812 (2022)

2

Sunrisers Hyderabad

+0.784 (2024)

3

Chennai Super Kings

+0.652 (All-time best seasons)

4

Kolkata Knight Riders

+0.728 (2024)

5

Mumbai Indians

+0.596 (2020)

6

Rajasthan Royals

+0.714 (2022)

7

Delhi Capitals

+0.577 (2020)

8

Lucknow Super Giants

+0.509 (2023)

9

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

+0.486 (2024)

10

Punjab Kings

+0.438 (2025)

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All-time Best NRR Leaders

Gujarat Titans & SRH dominate recent years

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Overall IPL Insight

NRR as tie-breaker

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 25, 2026.

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