The Indian Premier League has increased the competition in cricket since it has been in existence. The top players of the top teams all over the world participate in this game together and entertain their fans. Though for some teams it has become a difficult task to maintain a high score and be popular. Among all the teams, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have earned nine trophies for their team.
Mumbai Indians won six final matches of the Indian Premier League while Chennai Super Kings have won altogether nine times in the final. When there is a final match, the teams have to handle a lot of pressure and deal with the competition. Some teams were unable to handle this competition and lost the game badly. Let’s have a look at the few teams who have lost badly in the Indian Premier League.
Name of the Team | Final Score | Played Against | Year | Venue | Winner |
Mumbai Indians | 129/8 | Rising Pune | 2017 | Hyderabad | Mumbai Indians. |
Rajasthan Royals | 130/9 | Gujarat Titans | 2022 | Ahmedabad | Gujarat Titans |
Deccan Chargers | 143/6 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2009 | Johannesburg | Deccan Chargers |
Mumbai Indians | 148/9 | Chennai Super Kings | 2013 | Kolkata | Mumbai Indians |
Mumbai Indians | 149/8 | Chennai Super Kings | 2019 | Hyderabad | Mumbai Indians |
Delhi Capitals | 156/7 | Mumbai Indians | 2020 | Dubai | Mumbai Indians |
Chennai Super Kings | 163/5 | Rajasthan Royals | 2008 | Navi Mumbai | Rajasthan Royals |
Chennai Super Kings | 168/5 | Mumbai Indians | 2010 | Navi Mumbai | Chennai Super Kings |
Sunrisers Hyderabad | 178/6 | Chennai Super Kings | 2018 | Mumbai | Chennai Super Kings |
- Mumbai Indians vs Rising Pune Supergiants
Mumbai Indians won the final match of the IPL in the year 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. Since they have become Champion five times, they know how to handle pressure. But Mumbai Indians scored the lowest in 2017. The score was 129 runs. Mumbai Indians won the match and chose to bat first. Mumbai Indians lost seven wickets in 14 overs. Thankfully, Krunal Pandya managed to drag the score to 129 runs. Rising Pune Supergiants made a good start, but they lost by one run.
- Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans
The second lowest score is by Rajasthan Royals. We try hard to get the score but sometimes our luck does not support us. Rajasthan Royals tried hard, but they could only score 130 runs in the final. On the contrary, the Gujarat Titans managed to score 133 runs in the IPL final and won the match. Both teams were deserving which was obvious to the audience.
- Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Deccan Chargers
It is the dream of every team to win the match and to be called Champions. To earn this title everyone works harder and doesn’t want to lose the chance. Deccan Chargers was one of them. They won the toss and chose to bat first so it would be easier for them to score. Royal Challengers Bangalore played well, and Deccan Chargers could only score 143 runs. While Royal Challengers Bangalore was batting, Deccan Chargers did some rough bowling, and Royal Challengers Bangalore could only score 137 runs and hence lost the game. This is the third-lowest score of the IPL.
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