In the annals of IPL, few moments are as infamous as RCB’s 49 all out against KKR in 2017. Played at the iconic Eden Gardens, RCB’s batsmen were dismantled by KKR’s fiery bowlers on April 23. It remains the lowest score ever recorded in the league.
Virat Kohli fell first ball, setting the tone for disaster. Chris Gayle scratched around for 7 before being sent back. The middle order offered no resistance, collapsing the total innings in a blink.
Rajasthan Royals bookend the top three with collapses of 58 in 2009 and 59 in 2023, both against RCB ironically. The 2009 game saw Rajasthan’s batsmen paralyzed, unable to counter RCB’s attack. Fast forward to 2023, another surrender at the same opponent’s hands.
Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals) endured twin heartbreaks in 2017: 66 against MI and 67 versus Punjab. Key players like Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer flopped badly in these outings.
As excitement builds for IPL 2026 starting March 28—featuring RCB vs SRH opener—these records serve as cautionary tales. T20’s high-stakes environment punishes complacency ruthlessly, turning strong lineups into statistics overnight.