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We all tune into the Indian Premier League expecting to see massive sixes, explosive centuries, and record-breaking run chases. It is the ultimate batter's paradise. But let’s be completely honest, there is a weird, chaotic joy in watching a highly-paid batting lineup completely implode.

 

When the ball starts swinging or spinning sharply, even the best teams in the world can suddenly look completely clueless. Every single franchise in the league has faced that dreadful nightmare where batters march to the pavilion like a procession. The momentum shifts so quickly that before you know it, the entire team is bundled out for less than a hundred runs.

 

These massive collapses remind us that franchise cricket isn't just about hitting the ball into the stands; it’s about surviving extreme pressure. Let’s grab a coffee and take a look at the absolute lowest totals ever recorded by all ten active IPL franchises. It’s not pretty reading for the fans!

 

Lowest Totals of All 10 Teams in IPL

 

Team	Lowest Total	Opposition	Season
Royal Challengers Bengaluru	49	Kolkata Knight Riders	2017
Rajasthan Royals	58	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	2009
Delhi Capitals	66	Kings XI Punjab	2017
Kolkata Knight Riders	67	Mumbai Indians	2008
Punjab Kings	73	Rising Pune Supergiant	2017
Chennai Super Kings	79	Mumbai Indians	2013
Lucknow Super Giants	82	Gujarat Titans	2022
Sunrisers Hyderabad	86	Gujarat Titans	2026
Mumbai Indians	87	Sunrisers Hyderabad	2018
Gujarat Titans	89	Delhi Capitals	2024

 

Lowest Totals of All 10 Teams in IPL Details

 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

 

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Holding the unfortunate record for the absolute lowest score in tournament history is the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. During a shocking night in 2017, the star-studded lineup completely surrendered against the Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.

 

Chasing a very modest target of 132, the entire RCB squad failed to reach double digits individually. They were humiliated and bowled out for a meager 49 runs. It remains one of the most unbelievable meltdowns ever seen on a cricket pitch.

 

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Rajasthan Royals

 

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The Rajasthan Royals experienced their darkest batting hour way back during the 2009 campaign against RCB. Tasked with chasing down 134 runs, the Royals simply could not handle the legendary spin of Anil Kumble.

 

He ripped through the lineup with a spectacular five-wicket haul, leaving Rajasthan completely dismantled. They were ultimately bowled out for a dismal 58 runs, handing the Bengaluru franchise a massive 75-run victory in a completely one-sided affair.

 

Delhi Capitals

 

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Operating as the Delhi Daredevils back in 2017, the capital franchise suffered a truly miserable outing against the Kings XI Punjab. Taking the field in Mohali, the Delhi batters offered practically zero resistance against a fired-up bowling attack.

 

They managed to scramble to just 66 runs before losing all their wickets. Punjab made a complete mockery of the chase, wrapping up a massive ten-wicket victory without breaking a single sweat.

 

Kolkata Knight Riders

 

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The Kolkata Knight Riders hit absolute rock bottom during the inaugural 2008 season. Playing against the Mumbai Indians, the KKR batting unit fell apart like a cheap suit.

 

Not a single batter managed to cross the 20-run threshold as they were bundled out for an embarrassing 67 runs in the first innings. Mumbai chased it down easily, with Sanath Jayasuriya completely dominating the brief run chase to secure a quick eight-wicket win.

 

Punjab Kings

 

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During the 2017 season, the Kings XI Punjab totally crumbled under pressure against the Rising Pune Supergiant. Led by Glenn Maxwell, the Punjab batters looked completely lost during the first innings of the match.

 

They were suffocated by tight bowling and eventually bowled out for just 73 runs. Pune hardly broke a sweat in response, casually chasing down the tiny target in just 12 overs to secure a massive nine-wicket victory.

 

Chennai Super Kings

 

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Even the mighty Chennai Super Kings have suffered a horrific collapse, and it came against their biggest rivals, the Mumbai Indians, in 2013. Chasing a very gettable target of 140, the famous yellow batting lineup imploded.

 

Mitchell Johnson and Pragyan Ojha tore through the order, leaving most CSK batters with single-digit scores. They were skittled out for a shocking 79 runs, suffering a heavy 60-run defeat in a match they were fully expected to win.

 

Lucknow Super Giants

 

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The Lucknow Super Giants joined this unwanted club during the 2022 season against the Gujarat Titans in Pune. The Titans posted a very respectable 144/4 in the first innings.

 

However, the LSG chase never even got going. Rashid Khan spun an absolute web around them, picking up four crucial wickets. Eight LSG batters failed to reach double digits, and the team was humiliated, bowled out for just 82 runs.

 

Sunrisers Hyderabad

 

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Sunrisers Hyderabad experienced their absolute worst day with the bat during the recent 2026 campaign. Facing off against the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, they were tasked with chasing down 169.

 

Instead of putting up a fight, the SRH batters collapsed entirely. Kagiso Rabada and Prasidh Krishna absolutely destroyed the lineup, picking up three wickets each. The entire Hyderabad squad was bundled out for a terribly disappointing 86 runs.

 

Mumbai Indians

 

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The Mumbai Indians experienced a massive shock during a low-scoring thriller against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2018. SRH had managed only a paltry 118 runs in the first innings at the Wankhede. However, the Mumbai batters completely froze in the chase.

 

Only Suryakumar Yadav and Krunal Pandya managed double figures as the team suffered a spectacular collapse. They were bundled out for just 87 runs, losing by 31 runs at their home fortress.

 

Gujarat Titans

 

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The Gujarat Titans suffered their biggest batting failure during the 2024 season against the Delhi Capitals in Ahmedabad. The usually reliable GT lineup simply failed to show up for the first innings.

 

They lost wickets constantly and were eventually bowled out for a very poor 89 runs. The Delhi Capitals comfortably chased down the small target with six wickets remaining, leaving the home fans in complete stunned silence.

 

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Conclusion

 

Looking at these shockingly low totals, we are reminded of how brutal franchise cricket can actually be.Whereas the failure of internationally renowned players is often held responsible for such huge meltdowns, such games also show how significant an influence youthful bowlers, who have yet to get a cap from their national teams, can exert within the league.

 

When new homegrown fast bowlers or unconventional spinners rip apart a side comprising famous batsmen, the balance of power completely changes in favor of the entire competition. In such situations, raw talent and aggressive bowling can easily beat experience.