It was another record for Chennai Super Kings as they defended the lowest total in the history of the Indian Premier League.
It was Punjab Kings who struggled to achieve the 116-run target, while it was CSK who managed to defend the lowest total.
Among the best bowling attacks ever, Chennai Super Kings’ 2009 bowling attack set a record.
Further research saw the top 10 lowest total defended in the history of IPL.
Lowest Score Defended in IPL History
1. Chennai Super Kings – 116 Runs in 2009
Chennai Super Kings made historical records while defending the very low score. Stopped the Punjab Kings on just 92 runs.
Csk get to bat first, and they only managed to score 116 runs, with the contribution of Parthiv Patel, 32 on 23, and Suresh Raina, 20 on 21 balls.
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2. Sunrises Hyderabad – 118 Runs in 2018
Rashid Khan showed his magic with the ball and sent Mumbai Indians Pavillion on just 87 runs.
SRH get to bat first, and they score only 118 runs which is not tough to chase, Yusuf Pathan makes 29 Runs, Which is the highest For the SRH.
3. Punjab Kings – 119 Runs in 2009
Punjab kings only managed to score 119 runs, Kumar Sangakarra is the highest run-maker. He made 45 runs on the 44 balls.
Jean-Paul Duminy had played a fantastic knock where he scored 59 runs in 63 balls, But the Team lost the match by three runs.
4. Sunrises Hyderabad – 119 Runs in 2013
Sunrises had scored only 119 runs which are not tough to chase, but Pune Warriors India got out of the Race by scoring just 108 runs.
The MVP Player Amit Mishra is a game changer. Where he made 30 runs on 24 balls and took 4 Crucial Wickets.
5. Mumbai Indians – 120 Runs in 2012
Mumbai Indians make just 120 runs which are tough to defend but unfortunately, Pune Warriors India lost a Match by Just 1 Run.
Sachin Tendulkar played a Fantastic knock of 34 Runs, and Harbhajan & Malinga took 2 Wickets and grab the Match from an opponent.
list of lowest total defended in ipl
| Team | Runs | win- runs | opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 116 | 24 | Punjab Kings | 2009 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 118 | 21 | Mumbai Indians | 2018 |
| Punjab Kings | 119 | 3 | Mumbai Indians | 2009 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 119 | 11 | Pune Warriors India | 2013 |
| Mumbai Indians | 120 | 1 | Pune Warriors India | 2012 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 126 | 14 | Chennai Super Kings | 2008 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 126 | 22 | Pune Warriors India | 2013 |
| Pune Warriors India | 129 | 28 | Mumbai Indians | 2012 |
| Deccan Chargers | 129 | 50 | Kochi Tuskers Kerala | 2011 |
| Punjab Kings | 132 | 23 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2014 |
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The lowest score was defended in the IPL, a record held by CSK for over ten years.
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The target wasn’t tricky to chase, but CSK’s Muthiah Muralitharan took early wickets, and Punjab was all-out on 92 runs. Thusly, Chennai Super Kings save the smallest total in the ipl History.