The Indian Premier League (IPL) is renowned for its high-scoring matches and explosive batting displays. However, amidst the thrill and excitement, there have been instances where teams have faltered and found themselves on the wrong end of a relentless bowling attack. These matches have produced some of the IPL lowest score in IPL history, providing a humbling reminder of the unpredictable nature of cricket. In this article, we will embark on a journey through the struggles, surprises, and unforgettable moments that have shaped the lowest score in IPL scorecard.
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The Full List of IPL Lowest Scores History
Here is a comprehensive list of IPL history lowest score:
| Position | Team | Score | Overs | Opposition | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 49 | 9.4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 23 April 2017 |
| 2 | Rajasthan Royals | 58 | 15.1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 18 April 2009 |
| 3 | Rajasthan Royals | 59 | 10.3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 14 May 2023 |
| 4 | Delhi Daredevils | 66 | 13.4 | Mumbai Indians | 06 May 2017 |
| 5 | Delhi Daredevils | 67 | 17.1 | Kings XI Punjab | 30 April 2017 |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 67 | 15.2 | Mumbai Indians | 16 May 2008 |
| 7 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 68 | 16.1 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 23 April 2022 |
| 8 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 70 | 17.1 | Chennai Super Kings | 23 March 2019 |
| 9 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 70 | 15 | Rajasthan Royals | 26 April 2014 |
| 10 | Kings XI Punjab | 73 | 15.5 | Rising Pune Supergiant | 14 May 2017 |
| 11 | Kochi Tuskers Kerala | 74 | 16.3 | Deccan Chargers | 27 April 2011 |
| 12 | Chennai Super Kings | 79 | 15.2 | Mumbai Indians | 05 May 2013 |
| 13 | Delhi Daredevils | 80 | 19.1 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 04 May 2013 |
| 14 | Rajasthan Royals | 81 | 15.2 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 17 April 2011 |
| 15 | Deccan Chargers | 82 | 18.3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 24 April 2010 |
| 16 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 82 | 15.1 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 18 April 2008 |
| 17 | Lucknow Super Giants | 82 | 13.5 | Gujarat Titans | 10 May 2022 |
| 18 | Delhi Daredevils | 83 | 17.3 | Chennai Super Kings | 18 April 2013 |
| 19 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 84/8 | 20 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 21 October 2020 |
| 20 | Delhi Daredevils | 84 | 15.4 | Chennai Super Kings | 21 April 2014 |
| 21 | Rajasthan Royals | 85 | 16.1 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 07 October 2021 |
| 22 | Mumbai Indians | 87 | 18.5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 24 April 2018 |
| 23 | Delhi Daredevils | 87 | 16.1 | Rajasthan Royals | 30 May 2008 |
| 24 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 87 | 15.2 | Chennai Super Kings | 20 April 2009 |
| 25 | Mumbai Indians | 87 | 12.5 | Kings XI Punjab | 10 May 2011 |
RCB Lowest Score In IPL
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) holds both of these records: highest team scores and lowest team scores – making for an interesting difference that speaks to their varying fortunes in different matches. One such match, against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), saw them fall victim to an extremely painful batting collapse which saw them bowled out for just 49 runs after 9.4 overs. Till date this remains RCB lowest score in IPL, not only for Royal Challengers Bangalore; this knock remains as the IPL history lowest score that ever scored by any side in its entirety.
Rajasthan Royals’ Struggles Against RCB
Rajasthan Royals (RR) have struggled mightily when it comes to scoring IPL lowest scores. In 2009 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), RR suffered an epic collapse, being bowled out for just 58 runs after 15.1 overs. Anil Kumble took five wickets while just giving five runs himself! This bowling performance from RCB revealed the world that hey are no longer a weaker side when it comes to bowling and they came close that they can make Rajasthan break the RCB low score in IPL.
In 2023, Rajasthan Royals faced Royal Challengers Bangalore again and once more gave a poor performance against them, managing only to score an embarrassingly dismal total chasing down an target of 172 runs in 10.3 overs despite Shimron Hetmyer providing some resistance with his knock of 35 runs made them to be away from breaking RCB lowest score of 49 runs.
Delhi Daredevils’ Low Scoring Battles
Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) have seen their fair share of low-scoring battles during IPL play, such as when they faced off against Mumbai Indians in 2017 and were bowled out for just 66 runs after 13.4 overs. Mumbai Indians bowlers led by Harbhajan Singh and Karn Sharma caused destruction and left Delhi reeling with defeat.
History repeated itself when Delhi Daredevils met Kings XI Punjab during that season – once again being bowled out for just 67 runs after 17.1 overs with four wickets captured by Sandeep Sharma at just 20 runs each for Kings XI Punjab’s chief destroyer; Sandeep eventually took four wickets himself to help ensure their team easily met its target and won by 10 wickets.
Kolkata Knight Riders’ Nightmare Against Mumbai Indians
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had an embarrassing outing against Mumbai Indians during the inaugural IPL season of 2008. Struggling to form partnerships and losing wickets regularly, KKR were eventually bowled out for just 67 runs within 15.2 overs – Shaun Pollock of Mumbai Indians proved particularly effective with three wickets picked up and played an main part in KKR’s collapse batting wise.
Conclusion
IPL record scores are an example of the unpredictable nature of sport and of the challenges teams can encounter when participating in Twenty20 cricket, where every match can become unpredictable in an instantaneous flash of seconds. Over these matches have come remarkable bowler performances and stunning collapses by batsmen alike. Although the IPL is well known for its high-scoring contests and explosive batting displays, occasional matches with lower team scores add an unpredictable element that keeps fans guessing throughout.
Fans eagerly anticipate more thrilling matches and the possibility of seeing new low scores join IPL history’s record books. Though many teams have made batting collapse a habit in their IPL matches they are yet to come to break the lowest score of RCB. Next time you watch an IPL match, keep this in mind: cricket’s true beauty lies in its unpredictable and captivating nature despite any scorecard outcome.
