IPL is the league with the most sixes and fours, yet occasionally something unbelievable happens that leads to the lowest all-out total in IPL. This occurs primarily as a result of poor performance by batting teams in Powerplay and strong bowling by the opponent. Even though it doesn’t happen often, when it does, it produces important worldwide press coverage.
Teams and those who support them both take this unique event very seriously. As a result, the team’s poor play is severely criticized by the backers.
Even though the team with the lowest score makes headlines and appears on the record list, this only serves to highlight how much room there is for team growth.
Sometimes, it helps several teams to improve their batting line up, and that helps them perform in a better way in upcoming matches. Now, we will have a look at the lowest all-out total of IPL teams.
# | Team | Score | Opponent | Venue | Year |
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1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 49 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 2017 |
2 | Rajasthan Royals | 58 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Newlands, Cape Town | 2009 |
3 | Delhi Daredevils | 66 | Mumbai Indians | Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, Delhi | 2017 |
4 | Delhi Daredevils | 67 | Kings XI Punjab | PCA IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | 2017 |
5 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 67 | Mumbai Indians | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 2008 |
6 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 70 | Chennai Super Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 2019 |
7 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 70 | Rajasthan Royals | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 2014 |
8 | Kings XI Punjab | 73 | Rising Pune Supergiants | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune | 2017 |
9 | Kochi Tuskers Kerala | 74 | Deccan Chargers | Nehru Stadium, Kochi | 2011 |
10 | Chennai Super Kings | 79 | Mumbai Indians | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 2013 |
Lowest Score in a Match in IPL
RCB | 49 vs KKR
On April 23, 2017, the lowest total in IPL history was recorded at the Eden Gardens Kolkata. This situation was there when Royal Challengers Bangalore were playing versus Kolkata Knight Riders away from home.
Overall, this was a low-scoring game, with KKR scoring 131 runs in 20 overs after batting first.
In reply, RCB were all out on 49 runs in just 9.4 overs. Nathan Coulter Nile, Chris Woakes, and Colin Grandhomme were the shining bowling stars from the KKR who destroyed RCB tough batting in the first 10 overs.
RR | 58 vs RCB
This lowest all out score recorded at Cape Town in IPL 2009 season. Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore competed in this match, with RCB scoring 133 runs overall in 20 overs. RCB’s main batting hero was Rahul Dravid who scored 66 runs on 48 balls.
In reply, the Royals were bowled out on 58 runs in 15.1 overs with a run rate of 3.82. Rahul Dravid was announced as man of the match for his superb knock at for his team.
DD | 67 vs MI
Although the home field of the Delhi franchise has a low-scoring pitch, but Mumbai scored one of the highest totals of 212 runs in the IPL in 2017 in just 20 overs.
In reply, Delhi Daredevils were all out for 67 runs only in the 13th over of innings in IPL 2017. Lendl Simmons and Kieron Pollard were responsible for such a big total of Mumbai Indians. Both of them scored thrift fifties to help Mumbai score the highest total for MI.
Delhi Daredevils’ batting collapsed against the bowling of Harbhajan Singh and Karn Sharma. Both of them bowled really well with excellent bowling variations to beat Daredevils batters.
KXIP | 73 vs RPS
Kings XI Punjab were bowled out for 73 runs in 20 overs by Rising Pune Supergiant. Shardul Thakur was the star bowler from RPS who took 03 wickets for 19 runs in 04 overs. Axar Patel was the highest run scorer from KXIP scoring quick 22 runs.
In reply, Rising Pune Supergiant chased this lowest total in 12 overs with a loss of only one wicket. Jaydev Unandkat was announced as man of the match for his excellent performance in this match.
Kochi | 74 vs Chargers
Ishant Sharma had a strong bowling day on this occasion, collecting 05 wicket haul in IPL, leading to a decisive victory for the Deccan Chargers. Deccan Chargers scored 129 runs for the loss of 07 wickets in 20 overs.
In reply, Kochi Tuskers Kerala was able to score only 74 runs in the 16th over of the match. Out of a total of 12 batters of Kochi, 07 players were bowled out on duck which is his highest ducks in an IPL match. This was also one of the most destructive bowling in IPL history.
CSK | 79 vs MI
Chennai Super Kings, a team known for some of the biggest totals in IPL has also registered an unexpected record which getting all out on 79 runs. Yes, It happened in IPL 2013 season against Mumbai Indians. Lasith Malinga and Mitchell Jhonson, two of the top IPL bowlers, are responsible for Mumbai Indians attacking bowling in this match. Mitchell Jhonson was announced as the player of the match for his superb performance.
Mumbai scored 139 for the loss of 05 wickets in 20 overs. In reply, CSK was all out on 79 runs in the 15th over of the innings.
DC | 82 vs RCB
In the early IPL years, Deccan Chargers was one of the finest teams. Deccan Chargers are no longer in the IPL, but their achievements are still renowned in the competition. One of the records is being all out on 82 runs when playing Royal Challengers Bangalore. The RCB was known for its batting, thus this was historic.
Anil Kumble was the superstar from RCB and took 04 wickets on 16 runs in 04 overs. In reply, RCB chased the target in the 13th over of the match.
LSG | 82 vs GT
Lucknow Super Giant scored 82 runs in IPL 2022 against Gujarat Titans. The Titans scored 144 runs in 20 overs. Shubman Gill scored outstanding 63 runs in this innings. In reply, Lucknow Supergiant was all out for just 82 runs.
What is the Lowest Total in IPL 2023?
Lucknow Super Giants has the lowest total in IPL 2023. LSG was chasing a low total of 126 runs against RCB at Lucknow Stadium. Yet they failed to finish this match and lost all of their wickets at 108 runs and lost this game by 16 runs.
FAQ’s
RCB has the lowest total in RCB. They lost all of their batters after scoring 49 runs against KKR.
Chennai Super Kings score their lowest total (79 runs) against Mumbai Indians in 2013 at Wankhede Stadium.