What is the lowest score defended in IPL?

In One Day Internationals (ODIs), the United States holds the record for the lowest successfully defended total, restricting Oman to 65 runs after scoring 123 in 2025. Other notable instances include India defending 126 against Pakistan in 1985 and the West Indies defending 128 against England in 1981. While in T20 Internationals (T20Is), the lowest-ever team total was 7 runs by Ivory Coast against Nigeria in November 2024.

In IPL history, Royal Challengers Bangalore defended the lowest total score. This match was one of the most remarkable low-score defenses in IPL history. Virat Kohli led RCB's charge with an explosive 56* off 29 balls, supported by Chris Gayle’s 28 off 13. Despite a competitive total, RCB’s bowlers restricted CSK to 82/6 in 8 overs. Zaheer Khan was the standout performer, taking 4 wickets for 17 runs in his 2 overs.

Lowest Scores defended in IPL's history

Royal Challengers Bengaluru reportedly defended the lowest score of 106/2 in just 8 overs against Chennai Super Kings on May 18, 2013, in Bengaluru. They won the match with an impressive run rate of 13.25.

Punjab Kings – 106/6 (2015)

Punjab Kings defended a low total of 106/6 in just 10 overs against Royal Challengers Bangalore on May 13, 2015, in Mohali. They won the match with a run rate of 10.60.

Chennai Super Kings – 116/9 (2009)

Chennai Super Kings defended 116/9 in a full 20-over match against Kings XI Punjab on May 20, 2009, in Durban. They won with a run rate of 5.80.

Sunrisers Hyderabad – 118 (2018)

Sunrisers Hyderabad successfully defended a total of 118 against Mumbai Indians on April 24, 2018, at Wankhede Stadium. They bowled out MI in 18.4 overs, maintaining a run rate of 6.32.

Punjab Kings – 119/8 (2009)

Punjab Kings have twice defended low totals. They won after defending 106/6 and 119/8 in two different matches, with the latter happening on April 29, 2009, against Mumbai Indians in Durban.

List of lowest scores gefended in IPL's history