The Indian Premier League (IPL) is widely celebrated for its high-scoring games and thrilling batting displays. Yet, beyond the big-hitting spectacles lies another side of cricket where bowlers dominate, and teams falter under pressure. Over the years, the IPL has witnessed moments when batting lineups crumbled spectacularly, giving fans some of the most memorable low-scoring matches in the tournament’s history.

These unexpected collapses are reminders of cricket’s unpredictable nature, often showcasing the skill and precision of bowlers in conditions that favour them. From Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) historic low against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) dismal outings, let’s explore the Lowest Scores in IPL history between 2008 and 2023.

Lowest Scores in IPL History: Top 10 (2008–2023)

Position	Team	Score	Overs	Opposition	Match Date
1	Royal Challengers Bangalore	49	9.4	Kolkata Knight Riders	23 Apr 2017
2	Rajasthan Royals	58	15.1	Royal Challengers Bangalore	18 Apr 2009
3	Rajasthan Royals	59	10.3	Royal Challengers Bangalore	14 May 2023
4	Delhi Daredevils	66	13.4	Mumbai Indians	6 May 2017
5	Delhi Daredevils	67	17.1	Kings XI Punjab	30 Apr 2017
6	Kolkata Knight Riders	67	15.2	Mumbai Indians	16 May 2008
7	Royal Challengers Bangalore	68	16.1	Sunrisers Hyderabad	23 Apr 2022
8	Royal Challengers Bangalore	70	17.1	Chennai Super Kings	23 Mar 2019
9	Royal Challengers Bangalore	70	15	Rajasthan Royals	26 Apr 2014
10	Kings XI Punjab	73	15.5	Rising Pune Supergiant	14 May 2017

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1. Royal Challengers Bangalore (49 runs, IPL 2017)

The lowest score in IPL history came on April 23, 2017, when RCB was bowled out for just 49 runs in 9.4 overs against KKR. Bowlers Nathan Coulter-Nile and Chris Woakes wreaked havoc, taking three wickets each, and dismantling RCB’s batting lineup. KKR chased the target effortlessly in 5.2 overs without losing a single wicket, marking one of the most lopsided matches in IPL history.

2. Rajasthan Royals (58 runs, IPL 2009)

In a game that showcased legendary bowler Anil Kumble at his best, RR was skittled out for 58 runs in 15.1 overs while chasing a target of 133 set by RCB on April 18, 2009. Kumble’s astonishing figures of 5/5 in 3.1 overs shattered RR’s lineup, with only Yusuf Pathan and Tyron Henderson reaching double digits. RCB secured a dominant 75-run victory, with Rahul Dravid earning the Man of the Match award for his 66 off 48 balls.

3. Rajasthan Royals (59 runs, IPL 2023)

RR again found themselves on the wrong side of history during an IPL 2023 match against RCB. Chasing a target of 172 in Jaipur, the Royals were bowled out for 59 runs in 10.3 overs. While Joe Root was the only batsman to hit double digits with 10 runs, Shimron Hetmyer’s earlier 35 runs kept RR from posting the tournament’s all-time lowest score.

4. Delhi Daredevils (66 runs, IPL 2017)

On May 6, 2017, DD faced a daunting target of 213 set by Mumbai Indians. MI bowlers Harbhajan Singh and Karn Sharma combined for six wickets, reducing Delhi to 66 in 13.4 overs. Lendl Simmons (66 off 43) and Kieron Pollard (63 off 35) had powered MI to their imposing total, and their bowlers ensured a crushing 146-run victory for the team.

5. Delhi Daredevils (67 runs, IPL 2017)

Another embarrassing outing for DD came just days earlier on April 30, 2017, when they were bowled out for 67 runs in 17.1 overs against Kings XI Punjab. Sandeep Sharma’s fiery spell of 4/20 broke Delhi’s batting backbone, leading to a 10-wicket victory for KXIP. Martin Guptill’s unbeaten 50 off 27 balls sealed the win with ease.