Lowest Score in IPL: 3 Worst performances ever
Published on: Feb 5, 2023 1:16 pm IST|Updated on: Feb 14, 2023 10:51 am IST
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen some thrilling matches and nail-biting finishes over the years. However, there have also been instances where teams have struggled to put up a competitive total on the board. In this article, we will take a look at some of the Lowest Score in IPL.
Lowest Score in IPL
RCB’s 49 against KKR at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on April 23, 2017, remains the lowest score in IPL history. Despite having a strong batting lineup, RCB was bowled out for just 49 in 9.4 overs, with KKR’s bowlers putting in a dominant performance. This score was made even more remarkable by the fact that the RCB had previously posted a mammoth score of 248 runs in another match that season.
Team | Score | Overs | RR | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
RCB | 49 | 9.4 | 5.06 | 2 | v KKR | Eden Gardens | 23 Apr 2017 |
Rajasthan Royals | 58 | 15.1 | 3.82 | 2 | v RCB | Cape Town | 18 Apr 2009 |
Delhi Daredevils | 66 | 13.4 | 4.82 | 2 | v Mumbai | Delhi | 6 May 2017 |
The Rajasthan Royals (RR) also found themselves struggling in their match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Cape Town on April 18, 2009. Despite having some talented batsmen in their lineup, the RR were restricted to just 58 runs in 15.1 overs, falling to a heavy defeat against RCB.
Another team that struggled to put up a competitive total was the Delhi Daredevils (DD) in their match against Mumbai Indians (MI) in Delhi on May 6, 2017. DD was bowled out for just 66 runs in 13.4 overs, with MI’s bowlers putting in a dominant performance.
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These low scores highlight the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket, where one bad performance can result in a heavy defeat. The IPL has seen some of the world’s best batsmen struggle to get going, and this has contributed to some of the low scores recorded in the league.
However, it is also worth noting that these low scores are a testament to the strength of the bowling attacks in the IPL. The fast and slow bowlers in the league have consistently challenged the best batsmen, and have been instrumental in restricting teams to low scores.
IPL has seen some of the lowest scores recorded in T20 cricket history. These scores are a reminder of the unpredictability of the format and the strength of the bowling attacks in the league. As we gear up for the 2023 edition of the IPL, fans can expect to see more exciting and nail-biting matches, with teams battling it out to put up a competitive total on the board.
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