Lowest Score in IPL 2025 by A Team: KKR Crumbles for Just 116 Runs
Date: March 31, 2025
Match: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders – Match 12
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
KKR Register Lowest Score in IPL 2025
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had a day to forget in IPL 2025 after getting bowled out for just 116 runs in 16.2 overs against the Mumbai Indians (MI). This is currently the lowest team total in the ongoing IPL 2025 season.
Despite having power-hitters like Andre Russell and Rinku Singh, KKR’s batting lineup fell apart due to some outstanding bowling by MI, particularly by Ashwani Kumar, who took 4 wickets.
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Lowest Team Totals in IPL 2025 (So Far)
Here’s a quick look at the lowest team scores in IPL 2025 till now:
| Team | Score | Opponent | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 116/10 | Mumbai Indians | Mar 31, 2025 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Chennai Super Kings | 146/8 | RCB | Mar 28, 2025 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Rajasthan Royals | 151/9 | KKR | Mar 26, 2025 | Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati |
| Mumbai Indians | 155/9 | CSK | Mar 23, 2025 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 163/10 | DC | Mar 30, 2025 | Visakhapatnam |
KKR’s Historic Lowest IPL Totals
While 116 is KKR’s lowest score this season, it is still not their all-time IPL low. Here’s a look at their worst performances in IPL history:
| Score | Opponent | Year | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | Mumbai Indians | 2008 | Wankhede |
| 84/8 | RCB | 2020 | Abu Dhabi |
| 95 | Mumbai Indians | 2009 | Port Elizabeth |
RCB Still Holds All-Time IPL Lowest Total
Even though KKR’s 116 is the lowest of IPL 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) still hold the record for the lowest team total in IPL history – 49 all out against KKR in 2017.
| Team | Score | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCB | 49 | KKR | Eden Gardens | 2017 |
Other historic low totals include:
- RR – 58 all out vs RCB in 2009
- RR – 59 all out vs RCB in 2023
- Delhi Daredevils – 66 vs MI (2017)
Read more list – CSK Lowest Scores in IPL History
What Went Wrong for KKR in IPL 2025’s Lowest Total?
- Poor start: Lost 2 wickets for just 2 runs.
- No big partnership.
- MI bowlers dominated: Ashwani Kumar (4 wickets), Deepak Chahar (2), and Boult (1) were too good.
- Lack of application on a bowling-friendly pitch.
KKR’s 116 all out against Mumbai Indians has become the talk of IPL 2025, marking it as the lowest team score this season. However, with the tournament still young, more such low-scoring thrillers may be on the way!
Stay tuned for more updates on IPL 2025 team performances, records, and stats.
