The Indian Premier League (IPL), known for some aggressive batting exploits, their target to achieve the big run scores has been a hallmark of the tournament in the last 18 years. However, scoring runs at a brisk pace can also lead to some reckless batting & ensuring that teams end up with a low total.
There have been low scores recorded in the history of the IPL, which is a common factor once in every 5 odd games. Defending low totals has been a rarity in the IPL, but it has indeed happened in the elite 18-year-long history of the IPL, where the lowest totals have been defended. Today, we'll bring you the list of the lowest totals that have been defended in the history of the IPL.
S.No | Team | Score | Opposition | Result | Date |
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1 | Punjab Kings | 111/10 | Kolkata Knight Riders | PBKS won by 16 runs | 15 April, 2025 |
2 | Chennai Super Kings | 116/9 | Kings XI Punjab | CSK Won by 24 Runs | 20 May 2009 |
3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 118 | Mumbai Indians | SRH Won by 31 Runs | 24 April 2018 |
4 | Kings XI Punjab | 119/8 | Mumbai Indians | KXIP Won by 24 Runs | 20 April 2009 |
5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 119/8 | Pune Warriors | SRH Won by 11 Runs | 17 April 2013 |
6 | Mumbai Indians | 120/9 | Pune Warriors | MI Won by 1 Run | 3 May 2012 |
7 | Punjab Kings | 125/7 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | PBKS Won by 5 Runs | 25 September 2021 |
8 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 126/8 | Chennai Super Kings | RCB Won by 14 Runs | 21 May 2008 |
9 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 126/6 | Pune Warriors | SRH Won by 22 Runs | 5 April 2013 |
10 | Kings XI Punjab | 126/7 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | KXIP Won by 12 Runs | 24 October 2020 |