T20 cricket is excitement for the players and the spectators. The recent 1 Run screaming finish between KKR and Rajasthan Royals marks the 15th ever such finish in the history of the IPL. The first 1 Run win in IPL history came when Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) defeated Mumbai Indians on May 21, 2008, at Wankhede Stadium.
Then King XI Punjab secured another close win by one run against Deccan Chargers in 2009 as well. Hence they remain the only side with two wins by such an improbably narrow margin.
There were some of these nail-biters in Mumbai Indians’ life, with them winning one and then losing one by a solitary run. After losing to Kings XI Punjab in 2008, they turned around and won against Pune Warriors India in 2012.
Complete List of least victory margin in IPL History
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Kings XI Punjab vs Mumbai Indians | May 21, 2008 | Wankhede Stadium |
| Kings XI Punjab vs Deccan Chargers | May 17, 2009 | Johannesburg |
| Delhi Daredevils vs Rajasthan Royals | April 29, 2012 | Delhi |
| Mumbai Indians vs Pune Warriors | May 3, 2012 | Pune |
| Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Daredevils | April 9, 2015 | Chennai |
| Gujarat Lions vs Delhi Daredevils | April 27, 2016 | Delhi |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kings XI Punjab | May 9, 2016 | Mohali |
| Mumbai Indians vs Rising Pune Supergiant | May 21, 2017 | Hyderabad |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | April 21, 2019 | Bengaluru |
| Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings | May 12, 2019 | Hyderabad |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals | April 27, 2021 | Ahmedabad |
| Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders | May 20, 2023 | Eden Gardens |
| Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | April 21, 2024 | Eden Gardens |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals | May 2, 2024 | Hyderabad |
| Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals | May 4, 2025 | Eden Gardens |
Some of their close victories by one run also include against Rising Pune Super Giants in the 2017 final and against Chennai Super Kings in 2019.
The Eden Gardens have witnessed their fair share of one-run finishes too, having hosted three of these: KKR vs RCB in 2024, LSG vs KKR in 2023, and the latest, KKR vs RR.
