Chennai Super Kings Top 5: Lowest Scores in IPL History

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Rishabh Satija
Rishabh Satija is a sports writer and analyst known for his detailed cricket coverage and match analysis. He closely follows international and franchise tournaments, delivering tactical...
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Chennai Super Kings have had some tough batting days in the IPL despite being a strong team. Their lowest score is 79 all out against the Mumbai Indians on May 5, 2013, at Wankhede Stadium. Other low totals include 97 against the Mumbai Indians in 2022, 103 for 9 against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2025, which is their lowest home score, and 109 against Rajasthan Royals in 2008. These matches show that even top teams can sometimes struggle badly.

 Chennai Super Kings’ Lowest Score and 2013 Match Story

Chennai Super Kings have been one of the strongest IPL teams, but their lowest score came in 2013 when they were all out for 79 against the Mumbai Indians. In this match at Wankhede Stadium, the Mumbai Indians scored 139 for 5, with Rohit Sharma making 39 and Harbhajan Singh scoring a quick 25. CSK’s batting collapsed as only Michael Hussey (22) and Ravindra Jadeja (20) fought back. Mitchell Johnson and Pragyan Ojha took three wickets each, helping the Mumbai Indians win by 60 runs. 

Chennai Super Kings’ Lowest Scores and 2022 Collapse

Chennai Super Kings have had some bad days with the bat in the IPL, like scoring just 79 all out in 2013, their worst ever. Another low came in 2022 when CSK made only 97 against the Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. In that Match 59, CSK struggled early and lost many wickets, but MS Dhoni scored 36. Mumbai Indians chased it down easily, reaching 103 for 5 with Tilak Varma scoring 34 not out and Daniel Sams taking key wickets. 

Chennai Super Kings Lowest Scores and 2025 Chepauk Collapse

Chennai Super Kings have had some really low scores in the IPL, like 79 all out vs Mumbai in 2013 and 97 vs the same team in 2022. In the 2025 IPL, CSK scored just 103 for 9 against Kolkata Knight Riders at their home ground, Chepauk, which became one of their lowest totals too. Shivam Dube made 31 not out and Vijay Shankar scored 29, but most batters failed. KKR chased the target easily, winning by 8 wickets with Quinton de Kock and Sunil Narine scoring well.

Chennai Super Kings Low Score and 2008 Jaipur Match Story

Chennai Super Kings have faced some low-scoring matches in IPL history, and one of them came in 2008 against Rajasthan Royals. In this Jaipur match, Chennai Super Kings were bowled out for 109 after choosing to bat first. Albie Morkel scored 42, and Suresh Raina made 27, but the team struggled because Sohail Tanvir took 6 wickets for 14 runs. Rajasthan Royals chased the target easily, reaching 110 for 2 in 14.2 overs, with Graeme Smith scoring 35 not out and winning by 8 wickets. 

Chennai Super Kings Struggle in IPL 2019 vs Mumbai

Chennai Super Kings have faced a few low-scoring matches in IPL history, and one example came in 2019 against the Mumbai Indians at Chepauk. Mumbai Indians scored 155 for 4, with Rohit Sharma leading the innings with 67 runs and winning the Player of the Match. Chennai Super Kings struggled while chasing and were all out for 109 in 17.4 overs. Murali Vijay scored 38, but Lasith Malinga took 4 wickets while Jasprit Bumrah and Krunal Pandya supported well, helping the Mumbai Indians win by 46 runs.

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Rishabh Satija is a sports writer and analyst known for his detailed cricket coverage and match analysis. He closely follows international and franchise tournaments, delivering tactical insights, match previews, and player-focused stories. Alongside cricket, he also covers chess, eSports, and other major sporting events, offering a broader sports perspective. With a strong understanding of the game, Rishabh focuses on accurate reporting, sharp analysis, and engaging storytelling from some of the biggest sporting stages worldwide.