Lowest score In IPL - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. The lowest team score in IPL history is 49 all out by Royal Challengers Bangalore against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 23, 2017.
- 2. RCB's batting collapse was the result of some exceptional bowling by KKR's pacers, especially Nathan Coulter-Nile who took 3 wickets for just 21 runs.
- 3. The match took place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, a high-scoring ground where teams usually post big totals.
- 4. RCB's innings lasted just 9.4 overs, with only three batsmen managing to reach double figures. The top scorer was Kedar Jadhav with 9 runs.
- 5. KKR's bowlers, led by Coulter-Nile and Umesh Yadav, exploited the pitch conditions perfectly to bundle out RCB for their lowest ever total in IPL history.
- 6. The previous lowest team score in IPL was 58 all out by Rajasthan Royals against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2009.
- 7. RCB's dismal performance in this match led to widespread criticism of their batting lineup and team selection.
- 8. The match was a one-sided affair, with KKR chasing down the target in just 5.2 overs, winning by 10 wickets with openers Chris Lynn and Sunil Narine remaining unbeaten.
- 9. The low team score of 49 all out is a stark reminder of how quickly things can go wrong in T20 cricket, where momentum can shift rapidly.
- 10. This match goes down in history as one of the most embarrassing moments for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the game.