The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen some spectacular batting collapses in addition to some memorable batting displays. These unexpected collisions have the power to drastically change the course of a game, leaving the team reeling and viewers stunned.
The top 10 stunning batting collapses that have shocked the cricket community throughout the years will be highlighted in this article as we examine the lowest team totals in IPL history.
Lowest Team Totals In IPL (2008-2025)
The IPL has seen some spectacular batting performances, but it has also witnessed some shocking collapses. These collapses can happen in the blink of an eye and can leave the batting team struggling to put runs on the board. Here are the details of the top 10 lowest IPL team totals:
10. Kings XI Punjab – 73 All Out vs Rising Pune Supergiant
In 2017, Kings XI Punjab was drastically defeated by the Rising Pune Supergiant in Pune because of the lowest team total they made. The two most notable bowlers for Supergiant were Jaydev Unadkat (2/12) and Ben Stokes (2/10), who bowled them out for a mere 73 runs. Despite having a quality team that included players like Glenn Maxwell and Hashim Amla, the Kings XI’s performance was underwhelming.
9. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – 70 All Out vs Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Due to their 2014 performance against the Rajasthan Royals in Abu Dhabi, the Royal Challengers Bangalore are once again included on this list. The majority of the damage was done by Pravin Tambe (4/20) and Kane Richardson (2/18), who were bundled out for just 70 runs. With a potent batting lineup that featured players like Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle, RCB’s performance was unexpected.
8. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – 70 All Out vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
At Chepauk in 2019, the Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered yet another disappointing defeat at the hands of the Chennai Super Kings. This was the 2nd time RCB had the lowest team score in IPL. The two most notable bowlers for CSK were Harbhajan Singh (3/20) and Imran Tahir (3/9) as they were dismissed for a mere 70 runs. Despite having a quality team that includes players like AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli, RCB’s performance was underwhelming.
7. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – 68 All Out vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
The Royal Challengers Bangalore endured one of their worst outings in IPL 2022 as they suffered a dramatic batting collapse against the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Brabourne Stadium. Bowled out for just 68 runs, RCB recorded one of the lowest team totals in IPL history. Marco Jansen (3/25) and T Natarajan (3/10) dismantled the star-studded RCB batting lineup, which featured big names like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. It was a dismal performance from a team known for its explosive batting power.
6. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – 67 All Out vs Mumbai Indians (MI)
In 2008, the Kolkata Knight Riders’ performance against the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium was dismal. Dwayne Bravo (2/9) and Shaun Pollock (3/12) did the most of the damage as they were bowled out for just 67 runs. With a potent batting lineup that featured players like Brendon McCullum and Sourav Ganguly, KKR’s performance was unexpected.
5. Delhi Daredevils – 67 All Out vs Kings XI Punjab
The Delhi Daredevils’ batting catastrophe against Kings XI Punjab in Mohali in 2017 came just days after they collapsed against the Mumbai Indians. Sandeep Sharma (4/20) and Axar Patel (2/22) were the Kings XI’s outstanding bowlers as they were bowled out for just 67 runs. The Daredevils had a dismal season, finishing last in the standings.
4. Delhi Daredevils – 66 All Out vs Mumbai Indians (MI)
The 2017 Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) game against the Mumbai Indians was a forgettable one. Harbhajan Singh (3/22) and Karn Sharma (3/11) did most of the damage as they were bowled out for just 66 runs. Despite having a superb team that includes players like Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson, the Daredevils’ performance was underwhelming.
3. Rajasthan Royals (RR) – 59 All Out vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
The Rajasthan Royals are once again on this list, this time because of their 2023 matchup in Jaipur vs the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The two most notable bowlers for RCB were Mohammed Siraj (4/20) and Vijaykumar Vyshak (3/11), who cleaned them out for a pitiful 59 runs. The Royals, who would have hoped for a better showing in front of their home crowd, had a poor outing.
2. Rajasthan Royals (RR) – 58 All Out vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
When the Rajasthan Royals lost to the Royal Challengers Bangalore in Cape Town in 2009, they collapsed spectacularly. Jesse Ryder (3/11) and Anil Kumble (5/5) did the majority of the damage as they were skittled out for just 58 runs. The Royals’ performance was startling since they had no solutions for the RCB bowlers.
1. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – 49 All Out vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
The IPL record for the lowest total is held by the Royal Challengers Bangalore. In 2017, they lost to the Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens after being bowled out for just 49 runs. The highest score of nine was scored by Kedar Jadhav, while none of the RCB batsmen reached double figures. The RCB batting order was severely damaged by the KKR bowlers, who were headed by Nathan Coulter-Nile (3/21), Chris Woakes (3/6), and Colin de Grandhomme (3/4).
Here is a table of the lowest IPL team totals:
| TEAM | SCORE | OVERS | RUN RATE | AGAINST | VENUE | DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 49 | 9.4 | 5.06 | KKR | Eden Gardens | 23 Apr 2017 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 58 | 15.1 | 3.82 | RCB | Cape Town | 18 Apr 2009 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 59 | 10.3 | 5.61 | RCB | Jaipur | 14 May 2023 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 66 | 13.4 | 4.82 | MI | Delhi | 6 May 2017 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 67 | 17.1 | 3.90 | Kings XI | Mohali | 30 Apr 2017 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 67 | 15.2 | 4.36 | MI | Wankhede | 16 May 2008 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 68 | 16.1 | 4.20 | SRH | Brabourne | 23 Apr 2022 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 70 | 17.1 | 4.07 | CSK | Chennai | 23 Mar 2019 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 70 | 15.0 | 4.66 | RR | Abu Dhabi | 26 Apr 2014 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 73 | 15.5 | 4.61 | Supergiant | Pune | 14 May 2017 |
In conclusion, the IPL’s history of spectacular batting collapses and lowest team totals serves as a reminder of cricket’s unpredictable nature, even while spectators eagerly await high-scoring thrillers. These instances, which are influenced by superb bowling and high-pressure scenarios, draw attention to the game’s narrow margins. Although there is still optimism for more reliable results as we prepare for the next IPL season, the possibility of dropping to the next lowest team will always be present, keeping everyone on their toes.
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