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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has witnessed countless breathtaking contests over the years. With every passing season, the league has seen numerous records being created and broken. Whether it’s with the bat, ball, or in the field, the IPL has delivered some truly scintillating performances. However, Qualifier 1 of the ongoing season produced a rather unexpected and disappointing record, as table-toppers Punjab Kings (PBKS) registered an unwanted feat.
In the highly anticipated clash between PBKS and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Punjab collapsed to one of the lowest totals ever recorded in IPL playoff history. After being put in to bat first, PBKS could only manage 101 runs before being bowled out in under 15 overs. The one-sided loss left fans and experts stunned, with many pointing to poor shot selection and lack of application by the Punjab batters as key reasons behind the collapse.
As Punjab’s disappointing performance makes headlines, it’s a time to look back at some of the lowest totals ever recorded in IPL playoff history, instances where teams failed to deliver on the big stage and paid the price under pressure.
Here are the 5 lowest totals in IPL Playoffs:
5. Deccan Chargers – 104 vs Chennai Super Kings (2010)
- Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai
- Match: Semi-Final 2
The 2010 season saw defending champions Deccan Chargers (DC) struggle in the second semi-final against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Their batting collapsed under pressure scoring just 104 runs. CSK effortlessly chased down the target dashing DC’s hopes of retaining the title. This disappointing performance marked a forgettable campaign for the franchise that year.
4. Lucknow Super Giants – 101 vs Mumbai Indians (2023)
- Venue: Chepauk, Chennai
- Match: Eliminator
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) struggled in the IPL 2023 Eliminator against Mumbai Indians (MI), chasing 183 runs. However, their batting lineup crumbled under pressure due to poor shot selection and technique, being bowled out for just 101 runs. This dismal performance marked the franchise’s lowest total to date, highlighting a dismal day for LSG.
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3. Punjab Kings – 101 vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2025)
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh
- Match: Qualifier 1
In a high-octane clash in the Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025, PBKS witnessed a forgettable night. Asked to bat against RCB, PBKS suffered a disastrous humiliation, being bowled out for a mere 101 runs. RCB effortlessly chased down the target in just 10 overs, exposing PBKS’s poor shot selection and batting carelessness, leaving fans and experts in shock.
2. Delhi Daredevils – 87 vs Rajasthan Royals (2008)
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Match: Semi-Final 1
In the inaugural IPL season, the Delhi Daredevils (DD) took on the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the first semi-final. Although Delhi boasted a strong lineup, they crumbled for just 87 runs. Chasing a huge target of 193 runs, DD had horrible run with the bat with only three batters touching the double digit score. Sri Lankan batter Tillakaratne Dilshan scored the highest 33 runs for the side.
1. Deccan Chargers – 82 vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2010)
- Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai
- Match: 3rd Place Playoff
Facing a high-intensity game, DC’s another dismal outing in 2010 tops the list. Collapsing to a mere 82 runs after batting first, DC’s lineup was marked by four ducks, with only two batters managing double-digit scores. RCB effortlessly chased down the target in just 14 overs, further highlighting DC’s struggles. Only batter Anirudh Singh was able to out up a fight for DC with his 40 runs, rest of the batters had no clue with the bat.
