Kolkata, May 17 -- The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 edition has emerged as a run-fest like no other, with the tournament tying with its previous edition for most 200-plus totals in a single season.

During the clash between 2022 champions Gujarat Titans (GT) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), both teams scored in excess of 200 runs, with KKR registering a 29-run win and continuing their fight for a playoff spot. This match gave IPL 2026 its 51st and 52nd 200-plus run scores of the season, tying it with the 2025 season.

24 of these 200-plus scores have been 220-plus run scores.

The second-best is 41 such totals during the 2024 edition, followed by 37 200-plus run totals in the 2023 season.

This season, across 60 matches, a whopping 20...