The lowest aggregate match in IPL history is the match between Delhi Daredevils (DD) and Kings XI Punjab (PBKS) on 30 April 2017, at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali, India. These low-scoring matches are often characterized by tight bowling and fielding, as well as a lack of big scores from the batsmen. The pressure of chasing a low total can also make these matches exciting, as teams often go all out to try and achieve a win:
IPL Record for the Lowest Match Aggregate in the Team Scoring Records:
| Aggregate | Team 1 | Team 2 | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135/10 | DD (67) | PBKS (68/0) | Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, India | 30 April 2017 |
| 135/12 | KKR (67) | MI (68/2) | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India | 16 May 2008 |
| 140/11 | RCB (68) | SRH (72/1) | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, India | 23 April 2022 |
| 141/13 | RCB (70) | CSK (71/3) | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India | 23 March 2019 |
| 141/14 | RCB (70) | RR (71/4) | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE | 26 April 2014 |
| Last updated: 23 April 2022 | ||||
DD vs PBKS (Lowest Aggregate Match)
The aggregate score for the match was 135 runs, with DD scoring 67 runs and PBKS scoring 68/0. This match was a perfect illustration of how a dominant bowling performance can result in a one-sided match.
KKR vs MI (2nd Lowest Aggregate Match)
The match between the two teams at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India was a nail-biter from start to finish. Team KKR put up a valiant effort, scoring 135 runs in 12 wickets, however, it was not enough to secure the win as the opposing team MI came out on top with a score of 68/2. This match was played on 16th May 2008 and the scorecard showed that the MI team is leading by 1 run with 8 wickets in hand. It was clear that KKR fought hard but ultimately fell short in the end, while MI’s strong performance led them to victory.
RCB vs SRH (3rd Lowest Aggregate Match)
RCB, who batted first, were dismissed for a total of 68 runs in 16.1 overs. The team put up a valiant effort but couldn’t quite reach their desired target, with a run rate of 4.21, 4.00 against spin and 4.25 against seam. SRH on the other hand, took the opportunity to chase the target and they chased it down successfully with a score of 72-1 in 8 overs, with a run rate of 9.00 and 7.00 against spin and 9.14 against seam respectively.
This match was a great display of cricketing skills, with both teams fighting hard to secure the win. In the end, it was SRH who came out victorious, with a strong performance with the bat that helped them chase down the other team. The above matches were also a reminder that IPL is not just about high-scoring and big hits, but also about tight, low-scoring matches where every run count.
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