Top five lowest team totals in IPL
Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold the unwanted record for the lowest team total in the IPL.
Just like any other franchise T20 league, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is known for high-scoring games. Batters often rule the game in T20 cricket and many teams have posted mammoth totals in the IPL over the years. A 250-plus total has been registered on multiple instances in the tournament.
On the contrary, there are also instances where teams completely flopped with their batting and gave a humiliating performance. Their batsmen lost wickets for single digits and as the team observed their worst day on the field.
Over the years, only one team has been bowled out for less than 50 in the IPL. On that note, below are the top five lowest team totals in IPL history.
What is the record for the lowest team total in the IPL
RCB hold the record for the lowest team total in the IPL (49 vs KKR in IPL 2017).
How many teams have been bowled out under 50 runs in IPL history?
RCB are the only team to be bowled out under 50 runs in the IPL. They were all out for 49 runs against KKR in the 2017 edition.
Lowest team totals in the IPL (Top 5)
| Rank | Team total | Match Details | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 (RCB) | RCB vs KKR | 2017 |
| 2 | 58 (RR) | RR vs RCB | 2009 |
| 3 | 59 (RR) | RR vs RCB | 2023 |
| 4 | 66 (DD) | DD vs MI | 2017 |
| 5 | 67 (DD) | DD vs MI | IPL 2017 |
| 5 | 67 (KKR) | KKR vs MI | IPL 2008 |
The top five lowest totals by teams in IPL
5. KKR vs MI (IPL 2008) & 67- DD vs MI (IPL 2017) &
The fifth spot is shared by two teams- Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). In the first edition in 2008, the Knight Riders were bowled out for just 67 runs in a clash against the Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium.
Under Sourav Ganguly’s captaincy, KKR faced their worst batting performance of IPL history in the match, which saw only three of their batters scoring in double digits. Mumbai chased down the target by eight wickets with an unbeaten 48 by opener Sanath Jayasuriya.
The horrible total was equalled by Daredevils in the 2017 edition in a clash against Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings). The 36th match of the season took place at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, where Punjab snatched a victory by 10 wickets.
4. 66- DD vs MI (IPL 2017)
Daredevils also posted the fourth-lowest team total in IPL history, which came in the 2017 season. This time, the Zaheer Khan & Co. were bundled out for just 66 runs, while attempting to chase 213 runs against Mumbai Indians (MI) at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Harbhajan Singh and Karn Sharma clinched three wickets each for MI.
3. 59- RR vs RCB (IPL 2023)
In IPL 2023, Rajasthan Royals (RR) completely flopped with their bat in a clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Batting first, RCB piled 175/5 with half-centuries by Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell. They demolished RR for just 59 runs with an impeccable bowling show, registering victory by 112 runs.
2. 58- RR vs RCB (IPL 2009)
Rajasthan also find their name attached with the second-lowest total in IPL history, which also came against RCB. However, the clash took place long back in the 2009 edition. This time too, RR lost their batters like a house of cards while chasing a 134-run target. The Shane Warne & Co. were bundled out for just 58 runs, losing by a big margin of 75 runs.
1. 49- RCB vs KKR (IPL 2017)
Bengaluru made the lowest team total in IPL history in an encounter against KKR in IPL 2026. Chasing 132 runs for victory against KKR at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Virat Kohli & Co. were bundled out for just 49 runs. They lost all the batsmen for single digits, and it’s the lone game in the IPL where a team got all-out under 50 runs on the board.
Who hold the record for the lowest team total in the IPL?
RCB hold the record for the lowest team total in the IPL. (49 vs KKR in 2017)
What is RR’s lowest team total in the IPL?
Rajasthan Royals were bowled out for 58 runs against RCB in IPL 2009. This is their lowest team total in the tournament.
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