The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed some incredible batting performances over the years, but it has also seen some dramatic collapses.
These sudden collapses can turn the tide of a match in a matter of overs, leaving fans stunned and the batting team reeling. The record of lowest Score in IPL history belongs to the Royal Challengers Bangalore, who were bundled out for a mere 49 runs against the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017.
In this article, we will take a look at the lowest team totals in IPL history and dive into the details of the top 10 collapses.
Lowest Team Totals In IPL (2008-24)
The IPL has seen some spectacular batting performances, but it has also witnessed some shocking collapses. These collapses can happen in the blink of an eye and can leave the batting team struggling to put runs on the board.
Here is a table of the 20 lowest IPL team totals:
| Team | Score | Overs | RR | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCB | 49 | 9.4 | 5.06 | KKR | Eden Gardens | 23 Apr 2017 |
| RR | 58 | 15.1 | 3.82 | RCB | Cape Town | 18 Apr 2009 |
| RR | 59 | 10.3 | 5.61 | RCB | Jaipur | 14 May 2023 |
| Daredevils | 66 | 13.4 | 4.82 | MI | Delhi | 6 May 2017 |
| Daredevils | 67 | 17.1 | 3.90 | Kings XI | Mohali | 30 Apr 2017 |
| KKR | 67 | 15.2 | 4.36 | MI | Wankhede | 16 May 2008 |
| RCB | 68 | 16.1 | 4.20 | SRH | Brabourne | 23 Apr 2022 |
| RCB | 70 | 17.1 | 4.07 | CSK | Chennai | 23 Mar 2019 |
| RCB | 70 | 15.0 | 4.66 | RR | Abu Dhabi | 26 Apr 2014 |
| Kings XI | 73 | 15.5 | 4.61 | Supergiant | Pune | 14 May 2017 |
| Kochi | 74 | 16.3 | 4.48 | Chargers | Kochi | 27 Apr 2011 |
| CSK | 79 | 15.2 | 5.15 | MI | Wankhede | 5 May 2013 |
| Daredevils | 80 | 19.1 | 4.17 | SRH | Hyderabad | 4 May 2013 |
| RR | 81 | 15.2 | 5.28 | KKR | Eden Gardens | 17 Apr 2011 |
| Chargers | 82 | 18.3 | 4.43 | RCB | DY Patil | 24 Apr 2010 |
| RCB | 82 | 15.1 | 5.40 | KKR | Bengaluru | 18 Apr 2008 |
| LSG | 82 | 13.5 | 5.92 | GT | Pune | 10 May 2022 |
| Daredevils | 83 | 17.3 | 4.74 | CSK | Delhi | 18 Apr 2013 |
| KKR | 84 | 20.0 | 4.20 | RCB | Abu Dhabi | 21 Oct 2020 |
| Daredevils | 84 | 15.4 | 5.36 | CSK | Abu Dhabi | 21 Apr 2014 |
Here are the details of the top 10 lowest IPL team totals:
1. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – 49 All Out vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
The Royal Challengers Bangalore holds the record for the lowest total in IPL history. They were bundled out for a mere 49 runs against the Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens in 2017. None of the RCB batsmen managed to reach double digits, with Kedar Jadhav’s 9 being the highest score. The KKR bowlers, led by Nathan Coulter-Nile (3/21), Chris Woakes (3/6), and Colin de Grandhomme (3/4), wreaked havoc on the RCB batting lineup.
2. Rajasthan Royals (RR) – 58 All Out vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Rajasthan Royals suffered a dramatic collapse against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in Cape Town in 2009. They were skittled out for just 58 runs, with Anil Kumble (5/5) and Jesse Ryder (3/11) doing the bulk of the damage. It was a shocking performance from the Royals, who had no answers to the RCB bowlers.
3. Rajasthan Royals (RR) – 59 All Out vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Rajasthan Royals finds themselves on this list once again, this time for their performance against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in Jaipur in 2023. They were bowled out for a paltry 59 runs, with Mohammed Siraj (4/20) and Vijaykumar Vyshak (3/11) being the standout bowlers for RCB. It was a disappointing outing for the Royals, who would have hoped for a better performance in front of their home crowd.
4. Delhi Daredevils – 66 All Out vs Mumbai Indians (MI)
The Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) had a forgettable outing against the Mumbai Indians in Delhi in 2017. They were bowled out for just 66 runs, with Harbhajan Singh (3/22) and Karn Sharma (3/11) doing the majority of the damage. It was a disappointing performance from the Daredevils, who had a star-studded lineup that included the likes of Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson.
5. Delhi Daredevils – 67 All Out vs Kings XI Punjab
Just a few days after their collapse against the Mumbai Indians, the Delhi Daredevils suffered another batting disaster against Kings XI Punjab in Mohali in 2017. They were bundled out for just 67 runs, with Sandeep Sharma (4/20) and Axar Patel (2/22) being the standout bowlers for Kings XI. It was a forgettable season for the Daredevils, who finished last in the points table.
6. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – 67 All Out vs Mumbai Indians (MI)
The Kolkata Knight Riders had a disappointing outing against the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in 2008. They were bowled out for just 67 runs, with Shaun Pollock (3/12) and Dwayne Bravo (2/9) doing the bulk of the damage. It was a surprising performance from KKR, who had a strong batting lineup that included the likes of Sourav Ganguly and Brendon McCullum.
7. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – 68 All Out vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
The Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered another batting collapse against the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Brabourne Stadium in 2022. They were skittled out for just 68 runs, with Marco Jansen (3/25) and T Natarajan (3/10) being the standout bowlers for SRH. It was a disappointing performance from RCB, who had a strong batting lineup that included the likes of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.
8. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – 70 All Out vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
The Royal Challengers Bangalore had another forgettable outing against the Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk in 2019. They were bowled out for just 70 runs, with Harbhajan Singh (3/20) and Imran Tahir (3/9) being the standout bowlers for CSK. It was a disappointing performance from RCB, who had a star-studded lineup that included the likes of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.
9. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – 70 All Out vs Rajasthan Royals (RR)
The Royal Challengers Bangalore finds themselves on this list once again, this time for their performance against the Rajasthan Royals in Abu Dhabi in 2014. They were bundled out for just 70 runs, with Pravin Tambe (4/20) and Kane Richardson (2/18) doing the bulk of the damage. It was a surprising performance from RCB, who had a strong batting lineup that included the likes of Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli.
10. Kings XI Punjab – 73 All Out vs Rising Pune Supergiant
Kings XI Punjab suffered a dramatic collapse against the Rising Pune Supergiant in Pune in 2017. They were bowled out for just 73 runs, with Jaydev Unadkat (2/12) and Ben Stokes (2/10) being the standout bowlers for Supergiant. It was a disappointing performance from Kings XI, who had a star-studded lineup that included the likes of Glenn Maxwell and Hashim Amla.
Conclusion: RCB’s 49 Against KKR Is The Lowest Score In The IPL history
The IPL has seen some incredible batting performances over the years, but it has also witnessed some shocking collapses. These collapses serve as a reminder that cricket is a game of uncertainties and that no team is immune to a batting disaster.
The lowest totals in IPL history are proof of the skill and craftiness of the bowlers, who can turn a match on its head in a matter of overs. While these collapses make for great viewing for the fans, they are a nightmare for the batting team and can have a demoralizing effect on their campaign. As we look forward to the upcoming IPL seasons, we can only hope for more exciting matches and fewer batting collapses.
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