The Indian Premier League (IPL) is known for high-scoring matches, but there have been times when teams struggled to put runs on the board. Some teams collapsed under pressure, posting the lowest totals in IPL history. This blog will explore the lowest score in IPL, the reasons behind these low scores, and some surprising moments from IPL history.
Lowest Score in IPL
Here is a list of the team’s lowest score in IPL history:
| Team | Score | Overs | RR | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Result |
| RCB | 49 | 9.4 | 5.06 | 2 | v KKR | Eden Gardens | Lost |
| RR | 58 | 15.1 | 3.81 | 2 | v RCB | Cape Town | Lost |
| RR | 59 | 10.3 | 5.61 | 2 | v RCB | Jaipur | Lost |
| Daredevils | 66 | 13.4 | 4.82 | 2 | v MI | Delhi | Lost |
| Daredevils | 67 | 17.1 | 3.90 | 1 | v Kings XI | Mohali | Lost |
| KKR | 67 | 15.2 | 4.36 | 1 | v MI | Wankhede | Lost |
| RCB | 68 | 16.1 | 4.20 | 1 | v SRH | Brabourne | Lost |
| RCB | 70 | 17.1 | 4.07 | 1 | v CSK | Chennai | Lost |
| RCB | 70 | 15.0 | 4.66 | 1 | v RR | Abu Dhabi | Lost |
| Kings XI | 73 | 15.6 | 4.61 | 1 | v Supergiant | Pune | Lost |
| Kochi | 74 | 16.3 | 4.48 | 2 | v Chargers | Kochi | Lost |
| CSK | 79 | 15.2 | 5.15 | 1 | v MI | Wankhede | Lost |
| Daredevils | 80 | 19.1 | 4.17 | 1 | v SRH | Hyderabad | Lost |
| RR | 81 | 15.2 | 5.28 | 1 | v KKR | Eden Gardens | Lost |
| Chargers | 82 | 18.3 | 4.43 | 1 | v RCB | DY Patil | Lost |
| RCB | 82 | 15.1 | 5.42 | 1 | v KKR | Bengaluru | Lost |
| LSG | 82 | 13.5 | 5.98 | 2 | v GT | Pune | Lost |
| Daredevils | 83 | 17.3 | 4.75 | 1 | v CSK | Delhi | Lost |
| KKR | 84/8 | 20.0 | 4.20 | 1 | v RCB | Abu Dhabi | Lost |
| Daredevils | 84 | 15.4 | 5.36 | 1 | v CSK | Abu Dhabi | Lost |
Lowest Team Score in IPL
The IPL has witnessed many thrilling matches, but some teams have had tough days on the field. Below is a summary of the top 10 lowest team score in IPL history.
- Royal Challengers Bangalore – 49 Runs
This remains the lowest score in IPL history. RCB was bowled out in just 9.4 overs against KKR in 2017 at Eden Gardens. It was a shocking collapse, with no batsman able to cross double digits. - Rajasthan Royals – 58 Runs
In 2009, RR struggled against RCB in Cape Town. The pitch was challenging, and their batting lineup collapsed under pressure. It was one of the worst batting performances by a team in IPL history. - Rajasthan Royals – 59 Runs
Rajasthan Royals found themselves in another difficult situation in Jaipur when they were bowled out for just 59 runs by RCB. The bowling attack was relentless, and the batting unit had no answers. - Delhi Daredevils – 66 Runs
Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) had a tough match against Mumbai Indians in 2017. Their batting lineup failed, and they were dismissed for just 66 runs in front of their home crowd in Delhi. - Delhi Daredevils – 67 Runs
Another low total for Delhi came against Kings XI Punjab in 2017. They struggled to get going and ended up with just 67 runs in their innings at Mohali. Punjab’s bowlers dominated the match. - Kolkata Knight Riders – 67 Runs
KKR had a nightmare game against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede in 2008. It was one of their worst performances as they crumbled under pressure, unable to build partnerships. - Royal Challengers Bangalore – 68 Runs
In 2022, RCB suffered a huge loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Brabourne. They could not handle the bowling attack and ended up with just 68 runs, one of their lowest-ever totals. - Royal Challengers Bangalore – 70 Runs
RCB had another low-scoring game against Chennai Super Kings in 2019. They were bowled out for 70 runs, failing to counter CSK’s spin attack at Chennai. - Royal Challengers Bangalore – 70 Runs
Another 70-run collapse for RCB came against Rajasthan Royals in Abu Dhabi. The batting lineup struggled to get going, and RR’s bowlers dominated the match. - Kings XI Punjab – 73 Runs
Kings XI Punjab recorded one of their lowest scores in 2017 when they were bowled out for just 73 runs against Rising Pune Supergiant. The pitch at Pune was tricky, and Punjab could not build a solid innings.
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In End
These matches show that even the strongest teams can have a bad day. The IPL is unpredictable, making every game exciting. Let us know which low-scoring match surprised you the most!