Lowest Score in IPL History

#5 2013

The final of the 2013 IPL season was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. It was played between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. MI batted first and they made 148/9. It was the fifth-lowest total in an IPL final. Later Mumbai Indians defended their total and won their first title.

#4 2009

In 2009 final of the IPL was played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Deccan Chargers in Johannesburg. Deccan Chargers batted first and made 143/6 which was the fourth lowest total in IPL finals. Deccan Chargers defended their total and won their first title.

#3 2022

In 2022 Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans played the final of the 2022 IPL season. Rajasthan batted first and they made only 130/9 against Gujarat at Ahmedabad. It was the third-lowest total in IPL finals. Gujarat chased that target easily and won their first title.

#2 2017

The final of the 2017 season was one of the most memorable finals in the history of IPL. It was played between Rising Pune Supergiants and Mumbai Indians. Mumbai batted first and made only 129/8 in Hyderabad. It was the second lowest total in an IPL final. Mumbai defended their total against RPS and won the title by 1 run.

#1 2024

The final of the IPL 2024 was played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders. SRH batted first in Chepauk. They were restricted to 113 in 18 overs by KKR bowlers. SRH made the lowest total in an IPL final. KKR chased it in 11 overs and won their third title.

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#1 Yusuf Pathan

Former Indian all-rounder and very explosive batsman of his time, Yusuf Pathan was the first player in IPL who was dismissed by obstructing the field rule. In the 2013 season in a match against Pune Warriors India, Yusuf Pathan was playing for Rajasthan Royals.

Yusuf was given out when he kicked the ball with his legs when the bowler was trying to grab it. Umpires found Yusuf Pathan’s action intentional and they gave him a red signal for his action.

#2 Amit Mishra

The second obstructing the field incident occurred in 2019 in Vishakhapatnam in a match between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. It was Indian veteran spinner, Amit Mishra who was given out for obstructing the field.

Khaleel Ahmed was bowling for SRH and in one of the balls he grabbed and made a throw to the non-striker’s end, Amit Mishra intentionally game in the ball’s way and was given out by the umpires.

#3 Ravindra Jadeja

Third obstructing the field dismissal is the most recent one. In a match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings in Chennai in IPL 2024, Indian spin all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja was running for a double, his companion Ruturaj Gaikwad denied the double but Jadeja was halfway through the pitch. Captain and wicketkeeper Sanju Samson collect the ball and three it towards Jadeja’s end.

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Jadeja came in between Sanju’s throw and intentionally tried to open up his hands to avoid Sanju’s throw. The umpire found Jadeja guilty and he was given out.

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1. Travis Head – Australian opener, Travis Head is like a monster for SRH in the 2024 season. Head made a fantastic hundred against RCB in Bengaluru. He made 102 off 41 balls against his former team RCB. The head was part of the RCB team in few seasons before.
2. Heinrich Klassen – another Sunrisers Hyderabad middle order batsman, Heinrich Klassen made 104 off 51 balls against RCB in IPL 2023 in Hyderabad. Klassen was part of the RCB team for a few seasons.
3. Jos Buttler – England captain and Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler is one of the most successful overseas batters in IPL. He started his career with Mumbai Indians against which he scored 100 off 68 balls in IPL 2022 while playing for RR.
4. KL Rahul – Lucknow Supergiants captain KL Rahul used to play for Punjab Kings. In 2020 while playing for Punjab Kings, Rahul made 132* off 69 balls against RCB in Dubai. Rahul made his IPL debut for RCB.
5. Shane Watson – Australian fast-bowling all-rounder, Shane Watson is one of the most successful all-rounders in IPL. Watson while playing for CSK in IPL 2018 scored 106 off 57 balls against his former team Rajasthan in Pune.
6. Wriddhiman Saha – Indian wicketkeeper-batsman, Wriddhiman Saha played one of the best IPL knockouts knocks against his former team KKR in the IPL 2014 final in Bengaluru. He made 115* off 55 balls on one of the biggest occasions.
7. Chris Gayle – Universe Boss, Chris Gayle made 102* off 55 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2011 in Kolkata. Gayle played his first IPL season for Kolkata Knight Riders.

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#5 Suresh Raina

Former Indian left-handed middle-order batsman, Suresh Raina is at No.5 on our list. Raina hit 200 IPL sixes in 193 innings of his IPL career. He is the fifth fastest Indian player to achieve the mark.

#4 Rohit Sharma

Former Mumbai Indians captain and give time IPL winner, Rohit Sharma is always a familiar name when it comes to sixes. Rohit hit 200 IPL sixes in 185 innings of his IPL career. He was the fourth fastest Indian player to hit 200 IPL sixes.

#3 Virat Kohli

Highest run-getter in the Indian Premier League, RCB opener, and star batter, Virat Kohli is the third fastest Indian player to hit 200 IPL sixes. Kohli did it in 180 IPL innings of his career. You do not often see Kohli in six-hitting stats but that is the quality of the modern master.

#2 MS Dhoni

Only one player who is consistently hitting sixes from the very first season of the league, former CSK captain, MS Dhoni is at No.2 on our list. It took Dhoni 165 innings to hit 200 IPL sixes. Dhoni is the second-fastest Indian player to hit 200 IPL sixes.

#1 Sanju Samson

Rajasthan Royals captain and one of the most talented Indian batters, Sanju Samson is the fastest Indian player to hit 200 IPL sixes. Sanju is very impressive with his captaincy and batting skills. It took him only 159 innings of his IPL career to hit 200 IPL sixes.

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#5 Mitchell McClenaghan

Former New Zealand right-arm fast bowler, Mitchell McClenaghan is fifth highest wicket-taker for Mumbai Indians in IPL. McClenaghan took 71 wickets for Mumbai Indians in his IPL career.

#4 Kieron Pollard

Former West Indies captain and a very important fast bowling all-rounder for Mumbai Indians in his playing days, Kieron Pollard is the fourth-highest wicket-taker for MI in IPL. He took 79 wickets for Mumbai Indians in his IPL career.

#3 Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh is the only spinner on our list. Former legendary off-spinner of India, Harbhajan Singh who is popularly known as a turbanator is at No.3 on our list. Bhajji took 147 wickets for Mumbai Indians in his IPL career.

#2 Jasprit Bumrah

One of the best fast bowlers of the modern-day generation, Jasprit Bumrah is second highest wicket-taker for Mumbai Indians in the IPL. He is still playing for MI and in the ongoing 2024 season, he is at the top of the purple cap race. Bumrah took 168 IPL wickets so far for MI.

#1 Lasith Malinga

Sri Lankan legendary fast bowler, Lasith Malinga is the highest wicket-taker for Mumbai Indians in IPL. He was one of the strongest reasons behind MI’s success in IPL. Malinga was MI’s most valuable player when he was in his prime. Malinga took 195 wickets for MI in his career.

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