Cricket is a beloved sport, and the IPL is one of the greatest cricket leagues in the world. It delivers a full package of suspense, thrills and blockbusters. Spectators await for it, and in India, it is considered a festival. Sometimes, the lower scores are successfully defended in IPL Cricket History, a feat that might seem almost impossible. But yet, scores are defended by the teams in IPL with their phenomenal performance. Here, we are presenting "Top 10 Lowest Run Totals Defended in Cricket History."
1. 130 By Delhi Capitals Vs. Gujarat Titans, 2023
Delhi Capitals managed to set a total of 130 runs on the board within the allotted 20 overs. Aman Hakim Khan was the top scorer for Delhi Capitals with 51 runs. Gujarat Titans could not chase down the target of 131 runs. Hardik Pandya played the entire 20 overs, his efforts weren't enough to secure a victory for his team. Mohammad Shami claimed 4 wickets for just 11 runs.
2. 129 By Deccan Chargers Vs. Kochi Tuskers, 2011
Deccan secured a one-sided victory over Kochi Tuskers in a low-scoring match. Kochi Tuskers were not in the game from the beginning. Deccan Chargers clearly outplayed Kochi. Six players of Kochi were dismissed on the score of 0. Ishant Sharma bowled the magical spell claiming 5 wickets for just 12 runs. It is always challenging to win a low scoring match with a big margin of 50 runs.
3. 126 Runs By RCB Vs. Lsg, 2023
Royal Challengers Bangalore successfully defended a total of 126 runs against Lucknow SuperGiants. Faf du Plessis was the highest scorer for Bangalore. Lucknow had a challenging start, and they made efforts to gain the momentum but were unsuccessful. RCB defeated them by 18 runs. There was a small argument between Virat Kohli and Lucknow's coach Gautam Gambhir after the match. RCB played well with an aggressive mindset and secured an epic victory over Lucknow.
4. 149 By MI Vs. CSK, 2019
Mumbai claimed their fourth IPL title by securing an epic victory over arch-rivals Chennai. MI set the target of 150 runs in 20 overs for Chennai. MS Dhoni's team could not chase down the target. Shane Watson's run-out by Krunal Pandya shifted the momentum towards Mumbai. Malinga took the wicket of Shardul Thakur on the last ball of the game and Mumbai won the match by 1 run. Mumbai secured the epic win over Chennai.
5. 129 By MI Vs. RPS, 2017
Mumbai Indians claimed their third IPL title by registering a remarkable win over Rising Pune Supergiants in the final game. Mumbai Indians managed to score 129 runs for the loss of 8 wickets within the allotted 20 overs. Krunal Pandya was the leading run scorer for Mumbai, scoring crucial 47 runs for his team. Pune was in a favorable position, but Mumbai shifted the momentum in their favor with a phenomenal bowling performance. In a nail-biting thriller, Mumbai won the epic thriller match by 1 run.
6. 120 By MI Vs. PWI, 2012
Mumbai Indians, a five-time IPL champion, stands as one of the most successful franchises in the IPL. Mumbai managed to score 120 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs. The legend Sachin Tendulkar was the highest run scorer for Mumbai in the first innings. Pune had a challenging start, losing wickets at regular intervals. Mithun Manhas tried his best to win the game, he scored a crucial knock of 42 runs. At last, they need 15 runs off the last 10 balls. Mumbai won the low scoring thriller match by just 1 run. Mumbai clarified why they are a champion team.
7. 119 By SRH Vs. PWI 2013
Hyderabad set a total of 119 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. Pune Warriors were dismissed for just 108 runs, resulting in their loss by 11 runs. Pune batters disappointed with their batting performance. Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 3 wickets and led his team towards victory.
8. 119 By KXIP Vs. MI, 2009
Kings XI Punjab won a thrilling match against Mumbai Indians. MI failed to chase the target of 120 runs against Punjab. Punjab played really well in the second innings and successfully restricted Mumbai to a score of 116 runs. Punjab secured a magnificent win over Mumbai Indians.
9. 118 By MI Vs. SRH, 2018
Mumbai Indians were set a target of 119 runs against Hyderabad. At one point, it seemed like MI could easily chase the target. However, SRH bowlers bowled well and managed to dismiss Mumbai for 87 runs. Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a significant victory over the Mumbai Indians.
10. 116 By CSK Vs. KXIP, 2009
MS Dhoni, team CSK, holds the record for defending the lowest score in IPL Cricket History. They set a total of 116 runs in 20 overs. CSK did a great job in the second innings, the Punjab team looked under confident from the beginning. They managed to score 98 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs. CSK defended the total successfully and won the match by 24 runs. It is indeed the lowest scoring thriller in the IPL.
