What is RCB's lowest score in IPL? Lowest defending total in Mullanpur

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) lowest score in IPL history is 49. Punjab Kings defended 111-run target in IPL 2025 at new PCA Stadium in Mullanpur

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After winning the toss, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have produced a clinical bowling performance against Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 of 18th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) at the new PCA Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh on Thursday.  

Punjab Kings’ ultra-aggressive batting strategy backfired spectacularly on Thursday, as they were bundled out for just 101 by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League at the New Chandigarh stadium.  Check in IPL 2025 RCB vs PBKS Qualifier 1 live score, match commentary and updates here

 

On a surface where stroke-making through the line proved difficult, Punjab's decision to attack from the outset only accelerated their collapse after being sent in to bat. Their innings lasted a mere 14.1 overs.

 

RCB’s pace trio—Josh Hazlewood (3/21), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1/17), and Yash Dayal (2/26)—made the most of the seam-friendly conditions before leg-spinner Suyash Sharma (3/17) tightened the noose with a sharp spell.

 

Playing their first playoff match since 2014, Punjab suffered early setbacks when in-form opener Priyansh Arya fell to Dayal, mistiming a drive to cover. Prabhsimran Singh (18 off 10) followed in the next over, edging behind after Bhuvneshwar cleverly pulled back his length.

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Skipper Shreyas Iyer, a key figure in Punjab's campaign, was caught behind attempting a rash slog off Hazlewood, who then removed Josh Inglis with a well-directed bouncer, triggering panic in the camp.

 

The collapse continued as Marcus Stoinis and Shashank Singh misread Suyash’s googlies, and debutant Musheer Khan was also bowled sweeping.

  Despite their batting woes, Punjab may draw hope from their earlier league-stage win at this venue, where they defended 111 against KKR on a similarly testing pitch.  Punjab Kings' fall of wickets 

• 9-1(Priyansh Arya 1.2)
• 27-2(Prabhsimran Singh 2.6)
• 30-3(Shreyas Iyer 3.4)
• 38-4(Josh Inglis 5.1)
• 50-5(Nehal Wadhera 6.3)
• 60-6(Shashank Singh 8.2)
• 60-7(Musheer Khan 8.5)
• 78-8(Marcus Stoinis 10.3)
• 97-9(Harpreet Brar 13.3)
• 101-10(Azmatullah Omarzai 14.1)

       Top five lowest totals in Indian Premier League at new PCA Stadium in Mullanpur  The lowest score to date at the ground came on April 15, 2025, when Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were bundled out for 95 in 15.1 overs while chasing against Punjab Kings. In the same match, Punjab themselves had managed only 111 in 15.3 overs, making it the second-lowest total at the venue, albeit in a winning cause.  

Punjab Kings feature prominently on this list, struggling repeatedly on their home turf. They posted 142 against Gujarat Titans in 2024, 147/8 and 155/9 in two separate encounters against Rajasthan Royals, and 157/6 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2025—all resulting in defeats.

 

Top five lowest totals in Indian Premier League at new PCA Stadium in Mullanpur
Team	Score	Overs	RR	Inns	Opposition	Ground	Result	Match Date
KKR	95	15.1	6.26	2	v Punjab Kings	New Chandigarh	lost	15 Apr 2025
Punjab Kings	111	15.3	7.16	1	v KKR	New Chandigarh	won	15 Apr 2025
Punjab Kings	142	20	7.1	1	v GT	New Chandigarh	lost	21 Apr 2024
Punjab Kings	147/8	20	7.35	1	v RR	New Chandigarh	lost	13 Apr 2024
Punjab Kings	155/9	20	7.75	2	v RR	New Chandigarh	lost	5 Apr 2025
Punjab Kings	157/6	20	7.85	1	v RCB	New Chandigarh	lost	20 Apr 2025

    What is the lowest team total in IPL history?

  The lowest team total in IPL history is 49 runs, scored by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens on April 23, 2017. RCB were bowled out in just 9.4 overs.

 

Which team appears most frequently in the list of lowest scores?

  RCB appears the most, featuring 7 times among the lowest totals, including the all-time lowest (49). Other frequent entries include Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and Rajasthan Royals (RR).

 

Which team has bowled out the most opponents for low totals?

  Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have bowled out multiple teams for under 100 runs, including:

• RR (58, 59, 85, 88)
• Daredevils (83)
• Chargers (82)
• Kings XI Punjab (88, twice)

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Have any teams been bowled out for under 60 more than once?

  Yes, Rajasthan Royals (RR) were dismissed for 58 and 59, both times by RCB (in 2009 and 2023).

 

How many times has a team been bowled out for under 70?

  There have been 9 instances of teams being bowled out for under 70 runs, including:

• RCB: 49, 68, 70 (twice)
• RR: 58, 59
• Daredevils: 66, 67
• KKR: 67

Have these teams won any of those matches despite low totals? 

No. In all the cases listed, the team with the lowest score lost the match.

 

Which venue has witnessed the most low totals?

  Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai has seen 4 entries on this list, with teams like KKR, CSK, MI, and Daredevils failing to cross 90.

 

Have playoff matches featured in this list?

  None of the matches in the list of lowest team totals occurred in playoff or knockout fixtures. All were league-stage games.

 

Has any team been bowled out for under 90 in recent seasons?

  Yes. RR scored 59 against RCB on May 14, 2023, and LSG were bowled out for 82 against GT on May 10, 2022.

 

Lowest totals in T20s at IND: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium (new PCA Stadium), Mullanpur
Team	Score	Overs	RR	Inns	Opposition	Ground	Result
Meghalaya	53	14.3	3.65	2	v Haryana	New Chandigarh	lost
Arunachal	65	15.4	4.14	2	v J + K	New Chandigarh	lost
Puducherry	74	15	4.93	2	v Vidarbha	New Chandigarh	lost
Arunachal	75	19.4	3.81	1	v Services	New Chandigarh	lost
Meghalaya	89/8	20	4.45	1	v Karnataka	New Chandigarh	lost
KKR	95	15.1	6.26	2	v Punjab Kings	New Chandigarh	lost
Arunachal	99/9	20	4.95	2	v Maharashtra	New Chandigarh	lost
Meghalaya	100/8	20	5	1	v Kerala	New Chandigarh	lost
Punjab Kings	111	15.3	7.16	1	v KKR	New Chandigarh	won
J + K	113	18.2	6.16	2	v Karnataka	New Chandigarh	lost
Services	125/7	20	6.25	2	v Haryana	New Chandigarh	lost
Haryana	126	18.2	6.87	1	v Services	New Chandigarh	won
Kerala	127/8	20	6.35	2	v Maharashtra	New Chandigarh	lost
Maharashtra	128/9	20	6.4	2	v Rajasthan	New Chandigarh	lost
Services	129/8	20	6.45	1	v Karnataka	New Chandigarh	lost
J + K	134/6	20	6.7	1	v Haryana	New Chandigarh	lost
Haryana	136/7	20	6.8	1	v Meghalaya	New Chandigarh	won
Maharashtra	136/5	20	6.8	1	v Haryana	New Chandigarh	lost
Kerala	136	19.4	6.91	2	v Services	New Chandigarh	lost
Vidarbha	137/9	20	6.85	2	v Delhi	New Chandigarh	lost
Haryana	138/7	20	6.9	2	v Maharashtra	New Chandigarh	won
Punjab Kings	142	20	7.1	1	v GT	New Chandigarh	lost

 

Lowest totals For Indian Premier League
Team	Score	Overs	RR	Inns	Opposition	Ground	Result	Match Date
RCB	49	9.4	5.06	2	v KKR	Eden Gardens	lost	23 Apr 2017
RR	58	15.1	3.82	2	v RCB	Cape Town	lost	18 Apr 2009
RR	59	10.3	5.61	2	v RCB	Jaipur	lost	14 May 2023
Daredevils	66	13.4	4.82	2	v MI	Delhi	lost	6 May 2017
Daredevils	67	17.1	3.9	1	v Kings XI	Mohali	lost	30 Apr 2017
KKR	67	15.2	4.36	1	v MI	Wankhede	lost	16 May 2008
RCB	68	16.1	4.2	1	v SRH	Brabourne	lost	23 Apr 2022
RCB	70	17.1	4.07	1	v CSK	Chennai	lost	23 Mar 2019
RCB	70	15	4.66	1	v RR	Abu Dhabi	lost	26 Apr 2014
Kings XI	73	15.5	4.61	1	v Supergiant	Pune	lost	14 May 2017
Kochi	74	16.3	4.48	2	v Chargers	Kochi	lost	27 Apr 2011
CSK	79	15.2	5.15	2	v MI	Wankhede	lost	5 May 2013
Daredevils	80	19.1	4.17	1	v SRH	Hyderabad	lost	4 May 2013
RR	81	15.2	5.28	1	v KKR	Eden Gardens	lost	17 Apr 2011
Chargers	82	18.3	4.43	1	v RCB	DY Patil	lost	24 Apr 2010
RCB	82	15.1	5.4	2	v KKR	Bengaluru	lost	18 Apr 2008
LSG	82	13.5	5.92	2	v GT	Pune	lost	10 May 2022
Daredevils	83	17.3	4.74	2	v CSK	Delhi	lost	18 Apr 2013
KKR	84/8	20	4.2	1	v RCB	Abu Dhabi	lost	21 Oct 2020
Daredevils	84	15.4	5.36	2	v CSK	Abu Dhabi	lost	21 Apr 2014
RR	85	16.1	5.25	2	v KKR	Sharjah	lost	7 Oct 2021
MI	87	18.5	4.61	2	v SRH	Wankhede	lost	24 Apr 2018
Daredevils	87	16.1	5.38	2	v RR	Wankhede	lost	30 May 2008
RCB	87	15.2	5.67	2	v CSK	Gqeberha	lost	20 Apr 2009
MI	87	12.5	6.77	2	v Kings XI	Mohali	lost	10 May 2011
Kings XI	88	15.1	5.8	1	v RCB	Indore	lost	14 May 2018
Kings XI	88	13.4	6.43	2	v RCB	Bengaluru	lost	6 May 2015