The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen some thrilling and high-scoring matches over the years. But it has also witnessed some humbling performances with teams posting incredibly low totals. The lowest score in IPL history has become a point of discussion for fans and analysts alike, as teams have occasionally failed to build any momentum, resulting in total collapses.
These low scores not only highlight the challenges faced by batters under pressure but also showcase the brilliance of the opposition’s bowling attacks. From early-season shocks to unexpected batting failures, lowest score in IPL history offers a glimpse into the unpredictable nature of the game.
Here is the list of the top 5 lowest scores in IPL history.
5. Kolkata Knight Riders – 67/10
In the very first season of IPL played in 2008, KKR were bowled out to just 67 runs by the Mumbai Indians. The 67 runs scored by Kolkata Knight Riders were the first Lowest Score in IPL history. Kolkata is at number 5 in the list of lowest scorers in IPL history
Result- May 16, 2008: MI (68/2 in 5.3 overs) beat KKR (67/10 in 15.2 overs) by 8 wickets
4. Delhi Capitals – 67/10
The 10th season of IPL played in the year 2017 was quite bad for Delhi Capitals. In the 10th season of IPL, the entire team of Delhi Capitals was piled up by scoring only 67 runs in the match played against Kings XI Punjab. Delhi Capitals is at number four in the list of lowest scorers in IPL.
Result- April 30, 2017: Kings XI Punjab (68/0 in 7.5 overs) beats Delhi Daredevils (67/10 in 17.1 overs) by 10 wickets.
3. Delhi Capital – 66/10
3rd lowest score in IPL history belongs to Delhi Capitals itself. In the same 10th season of the IPL, the entire Delhi team completely succumbed to the bowling attack of Mumbai Indians and was all out after scoring 66 runs. So in the list of the lowest scores in IPL Delhi Capitals appears two times.
Result- May 06, 2017: Mumbai Indians (212/3 in 20 overs) beat Delhi Daredevils (66/10 in 13.4 overs) by 146 runs.
2. Rajasthan Royals – 59/10
The fortunes of Rajasthan Royals, the IPL’s inaugural champions in 2008, took a dramatic turn in the very next season. In the second season of the IPL, Rajasthan Royals crumbled to a mere total of 58 runs in a match against RCB.
In this match, RCB’s Anil Kumble delivered a brilliant bowling performance, taking 5 wickets for just 5 runs in a sensational 3.1-over spell, completely dismantling the Rajasthan batting line-up.
Result- April 18, 2009: Royal Challengers Bangalore (133/8 in 20 overs) beats Rajasthan Royal (58/10 in 15.1 overs) by 75 runs.
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1. Royal Challengers Bangalore
In IPL 2017, RCB endured one of the most humiliating collapses in IPL history. The team was bowled out for a mere 49 runs by KKR. Till now it is the record for the lowest total in the IPL history.
Nathan Coulter-Nile, Colin de Grandhomme, and Chris Woakes each picked up three wickets in this match for KKR.
Result- April 23, 2017: Kolkata Knight Riders (131 in 20 overs) beats Royal Challengers Bangalore (49 in 9.4 overs) by 82 runs.
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Last Updated on January 30, 2025
