IPL Records and Stats: Most defeats suffered by an IPL team in history
In this article, we’ll tell you about the most defeats suffered by an IPL team in history. Check out the whole list.

When you hear the term franchise league, what comes to mind? Most of us undoubtedly consider the IPL. We have seen many high-profile games from the best sides since its first edition in 2008. Several IPL players have entered the world of international cricket thanks to the platform provided by the most lucrative league. The IPL’s 10 teams have played more than 600 matches together so far. Do you know the names of the IPL teams that have suffered the most defeats?
Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Supergiants, and Delhi Capitals are the ten teams currently competing in the IPL.
Mumbai Indians, owned by Nita Ambani, have won the most games in the IPL so far, while MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings have the highest winning percentage (58.22). A crucial component of the game is whether you win or lose. Let’s examine the IPL team that has suffered the most defeats.
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Delhi Capitals On Top With Most Losses in IPL
The team with the most losses in IPL history is Delhi Capitals, who tops the unfavorable list. Out of 238 matches over 16 IPL seasons, they have lost 127. The team from Delhi has a 44.11 win percentage. One of three franchises that have never had the honor of holding the IPL trophy is them. IPL play-offs have only been reached by Delhi four times (2008, 2009, 2019, 2020 & 2021).
Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings is the second IPL team on the list of those with the most losses. The team has lost 124 of its 232 games in the lucrative league, with a win percentage of 44.82 (the lowest). Punjab has a bad habit of frequently chopping and changing. The team has had 14 different captains throughout 16 IPL seasons, and its only knockout round appearance was in 2008. They currently are led by Indian starting pitcher Mayank Agarwal.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
RCB was led by Virat Kohli. With 120 defeats in 241 games, Bangalore has suffered the third-highest number of losses in IPL history. After the Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, this is the second team that hasn’t won the IPL championship. RCB has 114 victories under its belt and a 47.30 winning percentage. Despite having stars like AB DE Villiers and Virat Kohli, RCB has a history of disappointing its supporters during the knockout stages. The Red Army has eight playoff appearances (2009, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021 & 2022).
Kolkata Knight Riders
In terms of the most losses in the IPL, one of the top franchises, Kolkata Knight Riders, has earned the fourth spot. Out of 237 games, the team Shahrukh Khan co-owns has suffered 114 defeats, giving them a winning percentage of 50.21. Under the direction of former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir, the KKR franchise won the championship twice (in 2012 and 2014). Kolkata Knight Riders haven’t won the championship since 2014, though.
Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians, the five-time IPL champions in IPL history, are ranked fifth in terms of IPL losses. In 247 games, they have lost 105 games, but they have also won the most games (138). They won all five of their trophies with Rohit Sharma serving as captain. Pollard, Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Lasith Malinga are just a few of the players who have helped Mumbai become the best team in the Indian Premier League.
List of IPL Teams With the Most Losses
Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Winning % |
Delhi Capitals | 238 | 105 | 127 | 44.11 |
Punjab Kings | 232 | 104 | 124 | 44.82 |
Royal Challengers Bangalore | 241 | 114 | 120 | 47.30 |
Kolkata Knight Riders | 237 | 119 | 114 | 50.21 |
Mumbai Indians | 247 | 138 | 105 | 55.87 |
Rajasthan Royals | 206 | 101 | 100 | 49.02 |
Chennai Super Kings | 225 | 131 | 91 | 58.22 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad | 166 | 78 | 84 | 46.98 |
Which squad has triumphed in the most IPL games thus far?
Out of 247 games, Mumbai Indians have won 138, the most in the IPL to date.
Which team has lost the most games so far in the IPL?
With 127 matches played so far in the IPL, Delhi Capital has lost the most games.
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