The Indian Premier League (IPL) has brought some of the most memorable cricketing moments since 2008, the birth of the IPL tournament. With high-scoring matches and remarkable individual performance that is witnessed by millions of fans on the pitch. But not every game lives up to expectation. Some matches have been played against the odds of teams to the point where they end up with the lowest total in IPL. However, MI lowest total in IPL and highest total are still higher than most teams and don’t feature in the top 20.
These scores are a result of the pressure the entire team during the match, as even the most renowned batters can fall cheaply. A solid bowling attack in IPL tournaments can change the entire course of the match.
This article looks at the lowest team scores in IPL by teams, including Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, and Gujarat Titans.
Teams like Kings XI Punjab, despite having fairy prominent players over the years, have struggled with the bat, but not as much as other prominent IPL teams. Kings XI Punjab ranks 10th in the lowest scores.
Lowest Team Score in IPL History
Throughout the years, many teams have fallen prey to the title of IPL lowest score team due to the low performance they put out in the pitch or it could even be due to the unpredicted bowler attack that a batter underestimated.
Below is a list of the top 20 IPL lowest score team.
S No |
Team |
Score |
Overs |
Opposition |
Date |
1 |
Royal Challengers Bangalore |
49 |
9.4 |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
23rd April 2017 |
2 |
Rajasthan Royals |
58 |
15.1 |
Royal Challengers Bangalore |
18th April 2009 |
3 |
Rajasthan Royals |
59 |
10.3 |
Royal Challengers Bangalore |
14th May 2023 |
4 |
Delhi Daredevils |
66 |
13.4 |
Mumbai Indians |
6th May 2017 |
5 |
Delhi Daredevils |
67 |
17.1 |
Kings XI Punjabs |
30th April 2017 |
6 |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
67 |
15.2 |
Mumbai Indians |
16th May 2008 |
7 |
Royal Challengers Bangalore |
68 |
16.1 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
23rd April 2022 |
8 |
Royal Challengers Bangalore |
70 |
17.1 |
Chennai Super Kings |
23rd March 2019 |
9 |
Royal Challengers Bangalore |
70 |
15.0 |
Rajasthan Royals |
26th April 2014 |
10 |
Kings XI Punjabs |
73 |
15.5 |
Rising Pune Supergiant |
14th May 2017 |
11 |
Kochi Tuskers Kerala |
74 |
16.3 |
Deccan Chargers |
27th April 2011 |
12 |
Chennai Super Kings |
79 |
15.2 |
Mumbai Indians |
5th May 2013 |
13 |
Delhi Daredevils |
80 |
19.1 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
4th May 2013 |
14 |
Rajasthan Royals |
81 |
15.2 |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
17th April 2011 |
15 |
Deccan Chargers |
82 |
18.3 |
Royal Challengers Bangalore |
24th April 2010 |
16 |
Royal Challengers Bangalore |
82 |
15.1 |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
18th April 2008 |
17 |
Lucknow Supergiants |
82 |
13.5 |
Gujarat Titans |
10th May 2022 |
18 |
Delhi Daredevils |
83 |
17.3 |
Chennai Super Kings |
18th April 2013 |
19 |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
84/8 |
20.0 |
Royal Challengers Bangalore |
21st October 2020 |
20 |
Delhi Daredevils |
84 |
15.4 |
Chennai Super Kings |
21st April 2014 |
Highlights of team lowest score in IPL
Some teams have struggled to post competitive totals in the IPL. Most times, that is because of some excellent bowling or pitch conditions that do not favour the batters. Also, there are others who have the record for the lowest score defended in IPL history.
Let’s look at the highlights of the teams with the lowest score in IPL
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Royal Challengers Bangalore: Royal Challengers Bangalore have one of the lowest scores in IPL history, they managed to earn this title during a match against KKR, the challengers were bowled out at just 49 runs in 9.4 overs, creating a name for themselves for having the lowest total in IPL. Coincidentally they also hold the record of the highest scoring team in IPL.
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Rajasthan Royals: Rajasthan Royals hold both the second and the third position when it comes to having the lowest total in IPL. During a match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2009, Rajasthan Royals were bowled out at a total of 58 runs in 15.1 overs. Again in the IPL 2023 season, Rajasthan Royals scored just 59 runs in 10.3 overs, once again making it the third lowest total in IPL history.
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Delhi Daredevils: The fourth position on the list is held by Delhi Daredevils in the IPL 2017 season against Mumbai Indians. They scored 66 runs before they were bowled out at 13.4 overs. Delhi Daredevils also hold the 5th position in the list of IPL lowest score team which took place in the same season against Kings XI Punjab. Delhi Daredevils scored 67 runs before being bowled out in 17.1 overs.
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Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders hold the six position of the lowest team scores. They attained this position in a match in 2008 against Mumbai Indians. Mumbai Indians bowled them out for just 67 runs in 15.2 overs, earning a spot on the list of the lowest team score in IPL history.
Lowest total in IPL History held by Royal Challengers Bangalore
The record of the lowest scores in IPL is held by Royal Challengers Bangalore in a match on April 23, 2017, against Kolkata Knight Riders. Royal Challengers Bangalore scored just 49 runs and were bowled out in 9.4 overs by Kolkata Knight Riders, making it the lowest IPL team scores. This is 9 runs less than the second lowest scoring record.
However, Royal Challengers Bangalore also holds the title of being the highest scoring team in the history of IPL.
Because of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals somewhat weak batting, some teams have been considered the worst IPL team in history as of 2024.
Team with the lowest score in IPL 2024
IPL 2024 has already seen many records broken. While most teams have scored big runs throughout the Indian Premier League 2024 tournament, there are some that have struggled with the bat.
Thus, we can expect to see the lowest IPL team totals this season.
The lowest score in IPL 2024 is currently held by the Gujarat Titans during the match on April 17, 2024, against the Delhi Capitals (formerly Delhi Daredevils) with only 89 runs in 10 overs.
However, this might take a turn if the team works hard and puts its focus on the games to come although it would be a difficult task to make a comeback at this time. Gujarat Titans still have a chance to avoid being the team on the number 1 list of having the lowest scores in IPL 2024.
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