the Gujarat Lions hold the record for conceding the most runs in the final five overs of an Indian Premier League (IPL) innings. On May 14, 2016, during a match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, RCB amassed 112 runs between overs 16 and 20. This onslaught was primarily driven by exceptional centuries from Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, propelling RCB to a formidable total of 248/3. In response, Gujarat Lions were bowled out for 104, resulting in a comprehensive 144-run victory for RCB.
Another significant instance occurred on April 22, 2023, when the Mumbai Indians (MI) conceded 96 runs in the last five overs against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Wankhede Stadium. In that match, PBKS's Sam Curran and Jitesh Sharma launched a fierce assault during the death overs, leading PBKS to a total of 214/8. Despite MI's efforts, they fell short by 12 runs, highlighting the impact of PBKS's late-innings surge.
These instances underscore the critical nature of the death overs in T20 cricket, where batting teams often accelerate to set imposing targets or chase down totals.