Longest losing streak in IPL: 5 teams with the longest losing streak in IPL history

Longest losing streak in IPL: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most-watched cricket tournaments in the world. Over the years, many teams have experienced ups and downs in the competition, with some teams having a longer losing streak than others. In this article, we take a look at the five teams with the longest losing streak in IPL history.

Longest losing streak in IPL

Kolkata Knight Riders (9 losses in 2009)

In the 2009 season of IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders experienced a disastrous campaign, losing nine matches on the trot and it became the longest losing streak in IPL. The Brendon McCullum-led side won only three matches in the entire tournament, finishing at the bottom of the table. The team’s poor performance was compounded by the abandonment of one match against Chennai Super Kings due to rain.

Pune Warriors India (9 losses in 2012 & 2013)

Pune Warriors India was part of the IPL for three seasons but failed to make a mark in any of them. In their second and third seasons, the team equaled Kolkata Knight Riders’ nine-match losing streak. In 2012, Yuvraj Singh was battling cancer, and Sourav Ganguly was appointed as the captain midway through the season. However, the team could only manage four wins in 16 matches and finished at the bottom of the table.

In 2013, the team’s fortunes did not improve, despite the appointment of Angelo Mathews, Ross Taylor, and Aaron Finch as captains in a bid to turn things around. Once again, the team managed to win just four matches out of 16 and avoided finishing last in the league only because of Delhi Daredevils’ three wins.

Delhi Daredevils (9 losses in 2014)

In the 2014 season, Delhi Capitals (previously known as Delhi Daredevils) assembled a team from scratch, with no players retained from the previous season. The team’s performance was disastrous, losing all but two matches in the tournament, including the final nine matches. The team finished last in the league and set the joint-record for the least wins in a season with the Deccan Chargers.

Mumbai Indians (8 losses in 2022)

The Mumbai Indians have been one of the most successful teams in the IPL, winning the tournament five times. However, the 2022 season was a nightmare for the team as they lost their first eight matches in a row. The team’s poor performance was compounded by KL Rahul’s two centuries against them, both of which resulted in victories for the Lucknow Super Giants. The Mumbai Indians have now recorded the worst start to an IPL season for any team.

Kings XI Punjab (7 losses in 2015 season)

In the 2015 season, the Punjab Kings (previously known as Kings XI Punjab) lost seven consecutive matches, putting them at the bottom of the league table. The team had a poor season, winning just three matches out of 14. In the following years, the team made significant changes to their squad, resulting in a better performance in the IPL.

In conclusion, the IPL has seen many teams go through highs and lows over the years. These five teams experienced long losing streaks during their respective seasons, which impacted their overall performance in the tournament. While some teams have been able to bounce back from their poor performances, others have struggled to do so. As the IPL continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see which teams can maintain their winning ways and which teams will have to endure a long losing streak.