Lowest Team Scores in IPL History (2008 – 2024)|

The Indian Premier League is a T20 cricket tournament known for its short, intense matches. Hard hitting and high scoring are common in the IPL, which is the most exciting game for spectators. Players do their best to bring the highest level of entertainment to the fans. Therefore, strategy and caution are more important than aggression.

Most players start hitting boundaries when they enter a pitch without getting a feel for the pitch or warming up. This often results in huge totals that might just be the beginning of a 50-over ODI match. However, in a 20-over IPL match, time is of the essence and batsmen will do their best to get big scores. Unfortunately, this approach can also be detrimental, and a reckless approach can lead to the loss of an early wicket.

Sometimes, a strong team consisting of World Cup winning players loses miserably with a double digit total. Cricket is an unpredictable sport and IPL is even more so. Check out the list of lowest scoring teams in the history of IPL from 2008 to 2024 here.

Gujarat Titans recorded the lowest score of the team at 89 points in the 2024 Indian Super League against DC.

Related: Indian Premier League Highest Scoring Teams (2008-2024)

IPL team’s lowest score record (2008 – 2024)

  • The record for the lowest total in the IPL belongs to the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Coincidentally, they also hold the record for the highest score in the IPL. In the 2017 IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders defeated the Royal Challengers Bangalore in just 9.4 overs, scoring 49 runs. The Royal Challengers Bangalore has featured in the top 25 lowest scoring teams in the history of the IPL six times.
  • Rajasthan Royals followed closely behind, playing against RCB of all teams, with a total of 58 runs in 15.1 innings. No wonder RCB is often called the strongest and weakest team in the IPL.
  • The clash between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2023 once again ended with a dismal result for RR. In the 60th over, RCB restricted RR to 59 runs in 10.3 overs while chasing a target of 172. It was this match that helped RR reduce their net RR, thereby eliminating them from the playoffs.
  • Delhi Dadevilles were placed fourth and fifth and were eliminated from the 2017 Indian Premier League with scores of 66 and 67 respectively.

You can check out the full list of IPL’s lowest team totals below.

team Fraction More than half Radio Regulations Hotels be opposed to ground Competition Date
RC 49 9.4 5.06 2 v. KKR Garden of Eden April 23, 2017
Radio Regulations 58 15.1 3.82 2 Critical control voltage Cape Town April 18, 2009
Radio Regulations 59 10.3 5.61 2 Critical control voltage Jaipur May 14, 2023
Brave 66 13.4 4.82 2 Myocardial infarction Delhi May 6, 2017
Brave 67 17.1 3.9 1 1 Kings Chapter 11 Mohali April 30, 2017
KGI Securities 67 15.2 4.36 1 Myocardial infarction Wan Kede May 16, 2008
RC 68 16.1 4.2 1 Sexual and reproductive health Brabourne April 23, 2022
RC 70 17.1 4.07 1 Chloroacetic acid Chennai March 23, 2019
RC 70 15 4.66 1 rate Abu Dhabi April 26, 2014
King XI 73 15.5 4.61 1 Supergiant Pune May 14, 2017
Kochi 74 16.3 4.48 2 charger Kochi April 27, 2011
Central creatine kinase 79 15.2 5.15 2 Myocardial infarction Wan Kede May 5, 2013
Brave 80 19.1 4.17 1 Sexual and reproductive health Hyderabad May 4, 2013
Radio Regulations 81 15.2 5.28 1 v. KKR Garden of Eden April 17, 2011
charger 82 18.3 4.43 1 Critical control voltage Patil April 24, 2010
RC 82 15.1 5.4 2 v. KKR Bangalore April 18, 2008
Leicester 82 13.5 5.92 2 gas Pune May 10, 2022
Brave 83 17.3 4.74 2 Chloroacetic acid Delhi April 18, 2013
KGI Securities 84/8 20 4.2 1 Critical control voltage Abu Dhabi October 21, 2020
Brave 84 15.4 5.36 2 Chloroacetic acid Abu Dhabi April 21, 2014
Radio Regulations 85 16.1 5.25 2 v. KKR Sharjah October 7, 2021
MI 87 18.5 4.61 2 Sexual and reproductive health Wan Kede April 24, 2018
Brave 87 16.1 5.38 2 rate Wan Kede May 30, 2008
RC 87 15.2 5.67 2 Chloroacetic acid Gebeha April 20, 2009
MI 87 12.5 6.77 2 1 Kings Chapter 11 Mohali May 10, 2011
King XI 88 15.1 5.8 1 Critical control voltage Indore May 14, 2018
King XI 88 13.4 6.43 2 Critical control voltage Bangalore May 6, 2015
Gas turbine 89 17.3 5.08 1 DC voltage Ahmedabad April 17, 2024

The lowest team scores in IPL history serve as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of the sport and the challenges teams can face in the fast-paced world of T20 cricket. Over the years, there have been teams that have found themselves at the end of a relentless bowling attack or suffered an unfortunate collapse that resulted in very low team scores.

Lowest scoring team in IPL finals

Sunrisers Hyderabad recorded their lowest ever score in an IPL final. Here is the full list

IPL final year team Bureau All
2024 Sunrisers Hotel Hyderabad First 113/8
2013 Chennai Super Kings First 125/9
2017 Pune’s rising super giant second 128/6
2017 Mumbai Indians First 129/8

While the IPL is known for high-scoring duels and explosive batting displays, these rare low-scoring events add mystery and unpredictability to the game. They remind us that even the strongest teams can falter under pressure or face superior performances from their opponents.

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