Short-lived yet fierce T20 cricket competitions, the Indian Premier League are renowned for their scorching batting and massive totals or Lowest Scores. In their quest to deliver top-notch entertainment to spectators, players frequently put aggressiveness ahead of prudence and planning. Batsmen aim for high scores in the 20-over Indian Premier League as time is of the essence.
On the other hand, careless play might result in an early wicket loss. For two-digit totals, some formidable teams—including players who won the World Cup—have been destroyed. This is no different from cricket in that it is erratic. The IPL history’s lowest team scores from 2008 to 2024 are listed below.
49: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2017)
Royal Challengers Bangalore recorded the lowest-ever IPL total in 2017 when they bowled out Royal Challengers Bangalore for 49 runs in just 9.4 overs. Chris Woakes and Nathan Coulter-Nile led the squad with three wickets apiece. With 10 wickets remaining, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) quickly took down the goal in just 5.2 overs.
The lowest IPL totals and greatest IPL score are records held by the Royal Challengers Bangalore. RCB recorded the lowest total in IPL history when they were bowled out at 46 runs in 9.4 overs during a match against KKR. Woakes, Grandehomme, and Coulter-Nile each claimed three wickets, although Kedar Jadhav top-scored with nine runs.
58: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2009)
When they were knocked out for just 58 runs in 15.1 overs against Bangalore in 2009, the Rajasthan Royals recorded the second-lowest total in IPL history. This was the lowest total in the Indian T20 League since the disastrous Bangalore vs. Kolkata match in 2017. Rahul Dravid was named Man of the Match after RCB won the game by a margin of 75 runs.
When Rajasthan Royals were knocked out for 58 runs in 15.1 overs against RCB, they also recorded the lowest total in IPL history. The strongest and weakest teams in the IPL were determined by this IPL match; RCB is frequently mentioned as the strongest and weakest team in the IPL. As of now, the Rajasthan Royals are ranked second and third in IPL history for lowest scoring.
59: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2023)
In IPL 2023, Rajasthan Royals have a habit of giving in to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). They were knocked out for just 59 runs in 10.3 overs in a key encounter against Bangalore in 2023, which was the lowest total in the Indian T20 League that year. Joe Root (10) and Shimron Hetmyer (35), the sole players for the Royals, both scored in double digits.
By limiting Rajasthan Royals to 59 runs in 10.3 overs in game 60, RCB helped them avoid the playoffs by lowering their net run rate. With 59 runs in 10.3 overs, Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2023 total was the third-lowest in the league’s history when they were bowled out by RCB. The lowest score in IPL history is this record.
66: Delhi Daredevils vs Mumbai Indians (2017)
In the 2017 Indian Premier League (IPL), Mumbai Indians set a record total of 212 runs, with Lendl Simmons, Parthiv Patel, and Kieron Pollard contributing to the total. However, Delhi, chasing 212 runs, struggled against Mumbai bowlers’ accuracy and spin, being bowled out for just 66 runs in 13.4 overs. Karun Nair was the top scorer with 21 runs in 15 balls.
Delhi lost Sanju Samson on the first ball and capitulated for 66 runs in 13.4 overs. Harbhajan Singh and Karn Sharma were the bowlers of MI. Delhi Daredevils occupy the fourth and fifth positions, having been bowled out for 66 and 67 runs respectively, both in the 2017 IPL.
67: Delhi Daredevils vs Kings XI Punjab (2017)
On April 30, 2017, Delhi, which was twice among the top five teams in the Indian T20 League with the lowest scores, achieved the fifth-lowest total in the competition. When facing Punjabi bowlers, the Delhi Daredevils found it difficult; they lost their openers early and never bounced back. Sandeep Sharma, who took four wickets for only 20 runs, was Kings XI Punjab’s main destroyer.
Martin Guptill and Hashim Amla’s Kings XI Punjab easily met the mark and won the game by 10 wickets in just 7.5 overs. Hashim Amla stayed undefeated at sixteen as Martin Guptill got an undefeated fifty off twenty-seven balls.
67: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2008)
KKR lost wickets regularly and found it difficult to form partnerships. With 15 wickets apiece, Saurav Ganguly and Ajit Agrakar led the scoring; Shaun claimed three wickets. Sanath Jayasuriya bowled for the Mumbai Indians, who won by 8 wickets in 10.5 overs. Sachin Tendulkar scored 17 runs off 16 balls, while Sanath Jayasuriya struck an undefeated 48 off 17 balls.
Conclusion
The lowest team scores in IPL history serve as a reminder of how erratic the game is and how difficult it can be for teams to succeed in T20 cricket. Low team scores have been the result of teams having to deal with constant bowling assaults or collapses. These low team scores give the IPL more mystery and unpredictable nature, even if the competition is known for high-scoring matches and impressive batting performances. They act as a reminder that even the most powerful teams are susceptible to collapse under duress or outstanding play from their rivals.
