Top 10 Lowest Score in IPL History

Cricket, especially T20 cricket, is often seen as a batsman’s game. Fans love towering sixes, rapid chases, and monumental totals. However, the IPL has also seen days when batters failed spectacularly and bowlers ruled supreme. Let’s dive deep into the lowest scores in IPL history, understand what caused these collapses, and relive some of the most dramatic low-scoring matches in the tournament’s history.

List of Ten Lowest Scores in IPL History

Here is a table of the 10 lowest team totals in IPL history, including the infamous RCB’s 49 all-out, the lowest of them all.

*Last updated on July 20, 2025

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Deep Dive: Lowest Scores in IPL History

Let’s go beyond the numbers and explore the stories behind the collapses. Here are the top 5 lowest IPL scores and what went wrong for the batting side.

1. Royal Challengers Bangalore – 49 All Out vs KKR (2017)

• Date: April 23, 2017
• Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
• Target: 132
• Top Scorer: Stuart Binny – 9 runs
• Bowling Heroes: Nathan Coulter-Nile, Chris Woakes, Colin de Grandhomme – 3 wickets each

Royal Challengers Bangalore holds the record for the lowest score in IPL history. On 23rd Apr 2017, RCB was chasing what is considered an easy target in T20,132 runs. But the Kolkata Knight Riders made it very difficult for RCB to score runs and bundled the Bangalore side for just 49 runs. Nathan Coulter-Nile, Chris Woakes, and Colin de Grandhomme each picked up 3 wickets for their side.

Batting first, KKR sent Sunil Narine to open the innings, and it proved useful as he was the highest scorer for their side. He scored a blistering 34 runs off 17 balls with 6 fours and 1 six. Despite Narine, no one seemed to time the ball really, and thus the KKR side was restricted to 131 runs.

But RCB displayed an even worse batting performance as the highest run scorer from their side was Stuart Binny, who scored 9 runs.

Along with the lowest total, RCB also holds a position in the list of the highest scores in IPL history.

Here is the full scorecard of that match: KKR vs RCB 27th match 2017 – Score Report | ESPNcricinfo.com

2. Rajasthan Royals – 58 All Out vs RCB (2009)

• Date: April 18, 2009
• Venue: Cape Town (South Africa)
• RRR: 3.82
• Top Scorer: Yusuf Pathan – 11
• Bowling Highlight: Anil Kumble – 5/5

In the second match of IPL 2009 (held in South Africa), Rajasthan Royals were stunned by Anil Kumble’s spin masterclass. Chasing 134, the Royals lost wickets consistently and folded for just 58. No batter stood out, and this remains RR’s lowest total to date.

Here is the Full Scorecard: RCB vs RR, 2nd match at Cape Town, IPL, Apr 18 2009

3. Rajasthan Royals – 59 All Out vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2023)

• Date: May 14, 2023
• Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
• Top Scorer: Shimron Hetmyer 35 runs off 19 balls
• RCB Bowlers: Wayne Parnell (3/10), Michael Bracewell (2/16), Karn Sharma (2/19)

This match saw one of the most shocking collapses in IPL history. Chasing a modest target, Rajasthan Royals were dismantled for just 59 runs in 10.3 overs, RR’s second lowest total ever in the IPL. The top order was blown away by Parnell’s new-ball spell, and the middle order couldn’t recover. RCB won the game emphatically, keeping their playoff hopes alive.

Full Match Scorecard: RCB vs RR, 60th Match at Jaipur, IPL, May 14 2023

4. Delhi Daredevils – 66 All Out vs Mumbai Indians (2017)

• Date: May 6, 2017
• Venue: Delhi
• Top Scorer: Karun Nair – 21
• MI Bowlers: Harbhajan Singh (3/22), Karn Sharma (3/11)

Delhi’s 66 against MI was a brutal collapse in front of their home crowd. Harbhajan and Karn spun a web, and MI sealed the match in just 13.4 overs. The Daredevils never looked in control, and their playoff hopes took a major hit after this game.

Full Scorecard: MI vs Daredevils, 45th match at Delhi, May 06 2017

5. Delhi Daredevils – 67 All Out vs Kings XI Punjab (2017)

• Date: April 30, 2017
• Venue: Mohali
• Top Scorer: Corey Anderson – 18
• KXIP Bowlers: Sandeep Sharma (4/20)

Two low totals in one season made 2017 a forgettable year for Delhi. In this match, Sandeep Sharma’s swing and bounce destroyed the top order, and Punjab chased down the score in just 7.5 overs.

Full Scorecard of the Match: Daredevils vs Kings XI, 36th match at Mohali, Apr 30 2017

Lowest Scores Defended in IPL

While chasing low targets often ends in easy wins, some teams have successfully defended surprisingly small totals.

• Punjab Kings defended 110 vs KKR (2025): Punjab successfully defended and shocked KKR.
• CSK defended 116 vs KXIP (2009): One of the most iconic low-score defences.
• SRH defended 118 vs MI (2018): Rashid Khan and Siddarth Kaul shared 5 wickets between them.

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FAQs

What is the Lowest Score in IPL History?

The lowest score in IPL is 49 by the Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Which team has the lowest score in IPL?

Royal Challengers Bangalore registered the lowest score in IPL on 23 April 2017. They could only score 49 runs for the loss of 10 wickets.

What is the Lowest Score in IPL 2022?

The lowest score in IPL 2022 was 68 by Royal Challengers Bangalore against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

What is the lowest score in IPL 2021?

The lowest total in IPL 2021 was 85 by the Rajasthan Royals.

What is the CSK’s Lowest Score in IPL?

79 runs against the Mumbai Indians is the lowest score of the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.

What was the Lowest Score to defend in IPL?

68 runs were the lowest score to defend in IPL. Delhi Daredevils (Now Delhi Capitals) were bowled out for 67 by Kings XI Punjab on 30 Apr 2017.

What is MI’s lowest score in IPL?

Mumbai Indians’ lowest score in IPL is 87 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad on 24th April 2018.

What is the lowest score defended in IPL?

116 runs is the lowest score defended in IPL by Chennai Super Kings against Kings XI Punjab in 2009.

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Final Thoughts

IPL may be famous for sixes and centuries, but the lowest scores reveal a more thrilling side of the game, where every ball matters and bowlers dominate. These matches are a reminder of the unpredictability of T20 cricket. While teams will aim high, the ghosts of low totals still lurk, ready to haunt on any given day.