Big-hitting and high scores might rule IPL headlines, but the tournament has also witnessed its dramatic batting collapses. Several times, teams have fallen apart under pressure, not even managing to score modest totals instead of setting records they had rather not remember. But what is the lowest score in IPL history?
In the Indian Premier League, we often discuss the highest score, most sixes, etc but sometimes bowlers are the real game-changers and prove as a nightmare for bowlers. Let’s explore the darkest moments of batting in IPL history and see which team owns this unwanted record including in the final.
What is Lowest Score in IPL Ever?
The lowest score in IPL history is 49 runs in 9.4 overs, recorded by Royal Challengers Bangalore against KKR in 2017. While chasing the target of 131 set by KKR, RCB collapsed and managed to score just 49 runs in 58 balls. RCB, embellished with star performers like Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle, failed miserably, with the highest individual of 9 runs (Kedar Jadhav).
The second-lowest total in Indian Premier League is 58 runs in 15.4 overs set by Rajasthan Royals against RCB in 2009. In the second IPL season, RCB put up 133 runs on the board, while their opponents crumbled against Anil Kumble’s fatal five-wicket haul.
Top 10 Lowest Score in IPL History
RCB appears on the list of the top 10 lowest IPL scores four times, with totals of 49, 68, and twice at 70. Previously, Delhi Daredevils were also regarded as one of the weakest teams in the IPL, holding the 4th and 5th lowest scores of 66 and 67, respectively. Here is the top 10 list for the lowest total in Indian Premier League –
| Team | Score | Overs | Opposition | Date |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 49 | 9.4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 23-Apr-2017 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 58 | 15.1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 18-Apr-2009 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 59 | 10.3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 14-May-2023 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 66 | 13.4 | Mumbai Indians | 06-May-2017 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 67 | 17.1 | Kings XI Punjab | 30-Apr-2017 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 67 | 15.2 | Mumbai Indians | 16-May-2008 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 68 | 16.1 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 23-Apr-2022 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 70 | 17.1 | Chennai Super Kings | 23-Mar-2019 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 70 | 15 | Rajasthan Royals | 26-Apr-2014 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 73 | 15.5 | Rising Pune Supergiant | 14-May-2017 |
CSK Lowest Team Score in IPL
The lowest total in IPL by Chennai Super Kings is 79 when it bowled out in 15.2 overs against Mumbai Indians in 2013. While chasing the target of 140 runs in Wankhede Stadium, CSK lost four wickets in powerplay at the score of 32 only, and eventually ended the inning at 79 only. This stands as the 12th-lowest total in IPL history.
MI’s star bowlers, Mitchell Johnson (Player of the Match) and Pragyan Ojha took three wickets each, triggering CSK’s dramatic collapse.
| Score | Overs | Opposition | Date |
| 79 | 15.2 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 5 May 2013 |
| 97 | 16 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 12 May 2022 |
| 109 | 19 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 4 May 2008 |
| 109 | 17.4 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 26 Apr 2019 |
| 110/8 | 20 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 10 April 2012 |
MI Lowest IPL Score in IPL History
Mumbai Indians lowest IPL score is 87 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2018 at Wankhede Stadium. Among the most successful IPL teams, MI players shattered like spades in front of Siddarth Kaul, Basil Thampi, and Rashid Khan. Playing first, SRH was able to surface a modest total of 118 runs and won the match by 31 runs.
| Score | Overs | Opposition | Date |
| 87 | 18.5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 24 Apr 2018 |
| 87 | 12.5 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 10 May 2011 |
| 92 | 19.2 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 16 Apr 2012 |
| 92 | 18.2 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 17 April 2013 |
| 92 | 16.3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 8 May 2016 |
What is the Lowest Score in IPL Final?
With a total of 113/8 against KKR in 2024, SRH holds the record for the lowest score in IPL final. KKR comfortably chased the target, securing their third IPL title, while SRH’s batting collapse set an unwanted record in the tournament’s history. Batting first, SRH was bowled out for just 113 in 18.3 overs.
KKR dominated the game, reaching the target with 57 balls to spare, with the help of Venkatesh Iyer’s explosive knock of 52 off 26 balls.
