As they say, when you have a bad day, you can go from riches to rags. You might have seen people around you destroying their entire life by committing one single mistake. And, that’s what happens in the Indian Premier League as well.
Yes, a slight mistake in a cricket match definitely makes the difference altogether and that slight mistake could ultimately affect a team’s score. As I know, you came here looking for the lowest score in IPL, I won’t disappoint you and let you know about the same very soon.
So, stay tuned to know more.
What is the lowest score in IPL history?
You’ll be shocked to know that the lowest score in IPL history is 49 runs.
To your shock, yes, that’s definitely true!!!!
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) once scored 49 runs while playing a match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). This T20 match was held on 23 Apr 2017 at Eden Gardens. In 9.4, the whole RCB team was able to score only 49 runs. Sad but true.
Though there are some other teams as well who played and scored poor runs, this one is the lowest score in IPL history.
Time to take a glance at the 10 lowest scorers in IPL
| S.No. | Lowest scoring team name | Score | Match played against |
| 1. | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 49 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2. | Rajasthan Royals | 58 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 3. | Delhi Capitals | 66 | Mumbai Indians |
| 4. | Kolkata Knight Riders | 67 | Mumbai Indians |
| 5. | Delhi Capitals | 67 | Punjab Kings |
| 6. | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 68 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 7. | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 70 | Rajasthan Royals |
| 8. | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 70 | Chennai Super Kings |
| 9. | Punjab Kings | 73 | Rising Pune Supergiant |
| 10. | Kochi Tuskers Kerala | 74 | Deccan Chargers |
I hope this gives you a clear picture of the lowest score in the IPL. At the same time, it needs to be noted that there are several more teams that gave a bad performance in the IPL and disappointed their teams by scoring below 100.
At times, no matter how hard you try to achieve something, you won’t get it if it’s not written for you. Keeping that aside let’s now take a look at some more queries that are raised by IPL fans.
What is CSK(Chennai Super Kings) lowest score in the IPL?
Chennai Super Kings has definitely left its fans awestruck by displaying their full vigor in the IPL T20 match that took place to date. However, it also left its fans disappointed at times by scoring below 100.
Yes, that’s true.
Once, CSK scored 79 runs in a match that took place in the year 2013. To be precise, the exact date of the match was May 5th, 2013 which was played against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium.
Another match in which CSK lowest score in IPL is below 100 has also been played against Mumbai Indians. In this match, CSK could score only 97 runs in 16 overs. This particular match took place on 12th May 2022 again at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Take a look at the KKR(Kolkata Knight Riders) lowest score in IPL
If you are a KKR fan, this information may disappoint you. But, that does not mean, this team always plays badly. Sometimes, despite making efforts, they could not procure good results.
Coming back to KKR lowest score in IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders once was able to score only 67 runs. The team played this match against Mumbai Indians in the year 2008. And, the match was witnessed at the Wankhede Stadium.
A glance at the MI(Mumbai Indians) lowest score in IPL
Though Mumbai Indians are known for delivering exceptional performances in the history of IPL T20 matches, many times it has left us disappointed as well.
Not once, but twice, he has scored 87 runs in the IPL history. The first match in which it scored this low was played against Kings XI Punjab at the Mohali stadium on 10th May 2011. And the other one was played against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede stadium on 24 Apr 2018.
After taking a look at MI lowest score in IPL, it’s time to check out the lowest score of one more team. Yes, we are talking about Kolkata Knight Riders. So, what are you waiting for? Check out the next section to know more.
Closing the read
By taking a look at the details that I have furnished about the lowest score in IPL, you may always decide which team you are going to support in the coming IPL 2023 match so that you do not end up in a state of disappointment.
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