This article ranks the lowest match aggregates in IPL history, counting down from number 10 to number 1. These matches feature the fewest combined runs between both teams and are proof that low scores can still lead to high tension and drama. Here’s the list in table format for easy reference.

Table: IPL’s 10 Lowest Match Aggregates

10 — A Quiet Clash: Deccan Chargers vs RCB (2010)

The 2010 match between the Deccan Chargers and Royal Challengers Bangalore ranks 10th in the lowest match aggregates in IPL history. The total of 168 runs over 32.2 overs revealed just how challenging the pitch at DY Patil Stadium could be for batters. With wickets tumbling at regular intervals, it became a bowler-dominated encounter that kept fans guessing until the final overs.

9 — Kolkata’s Low-Scorer: KKR vs Rajasthan Royals (2011)

At Eden Gardens in April 2011, the Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals produced a gritty battle that ended with a combined total of 166 runs. Despite a decent run rate of 5.69, the game saw 12 wickets fall, marking it as one of the lowest match aggregates due to frequent breakthroughs and tight bowling.

8 — The Short but Sharp Battle: Delhi Daredevils vs Kings XI (2009)

In a shortened 2009 season held in South Africa, Delhi Daredevils and Kings XI Punjab played a match that lasted only 16.5 overs — but still made it to the lowest match aggregates list with 162 runs. What made this game unique was its high run rate of 9.62, yet a relatively low combined total due to the shortened duration.

7 — Hyderabad Thriller: SRH vs Delhi Daredevils (2013)

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Daredevils gave fans a thriller in 2013 with a low scoreline of 161 runs across 33 overs. With 14 wickets falling and a low run rate of 4.87, the game cemented its place among the IPL’s lowest match aggregates. It was a showcase of Hyderabad’s potent bowling attack strangling Delhi’s batting lineup.

6 — Pune Pressure: Supergiant vs Kings XI (2017)

With both teams fighting for survival in the playoff race, the 2017 match between Rising Pune Supergiant and Kings XI Punjab became a tense affair. Scoring just 151 runs across 27.5 overs, the game had tight bowling spells and critical fielding efforts. It’s a clear reminder of how IPL games under pressure often make it into the lowest match aggregates list.

5 — Collapse in the Desert: RR vs RCB (2014)

In 2014, Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore played in Abu Dhabi under extremely dry conditions. Both sides managed just 141 runs in 28 overs, and an incredible 14 wickets fell in the process. A pitch favoring bowlers led to an unforgettable collapse that still ranks high in the lowest match aggregates of all time.

4 — Spin-Fest in Chennai: CSK vs RCB (2019)

The opening match of IPL 2019 was anything but a run-fest. Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium proved to be a spinning graveyard for batsmen. RCB collapsed against CSK’s spin trio, and the two teams combined for only 141 runs across 34.5 overs. A record-breaking 13 wickets fell, and the run rate remained a dismal 4.04 — one of the slowest ever in IPL history.

3 — Bangalore’s Batting Woes: RCB vs SRH (2022)

In a 2022 game played at Brabourne Stadium, Royal Challengers Bangalore faced Sunrisers Hyderabad in a shockingly low-scoring game. The total tally reached just 140 runs with 11 wickets falling in only 24.1 overs. With SRH blowing away RCB’s batting lineup, this encounter ranks third in the lowest match aggregates.

2 — Early Days, Low Scores: MI vs KKR (2008)

Back in IPL’s debut season in 2008, Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders featured in a game that surprised fans with its brief and low-scoring nature. Both teams together scored 135 runs over 20.5 overs. With 12 wickets falling and a modest run rate of 6.48, this game proved early on that the IPL was just as capable of delivering tense, bowler-friendly affairs.

1 — The Lowest of Them All: Kings XI Punjab vs Delhi Daredevils (2017)

Topping the chart for the lowest match aggregates in IPL history is the 2017 clash between Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Daredevils in Mohali. The match ended with a combined total of just 135 runs — the same as the #2 match — but with only 10 wickets falling in 25 overs, and a run rate of 5.4. Delhi was bowled out for a shocking 67, and Punjab chased it down with ease. This remains the lowest combined score in a full IPL game and is unlikely to be forgotten anytime soon.

Low Scores, High Tension

Although IPL is known for massive chases and superstar batting, these matches prove that the real thrill often lies in tight, gritty, low-scoring encounters. The lowest match aggregates tell stories of bowling brilliance, unpredictable pitches, and immense pressure. They remind us that T20 cricket isn’t just about power — it’s also about precision, patience, and the ability to defend even the smallest of totals.

As the league grows and evolves, the balance between bat and ball continues to shift. But fans will always remember the drama created not just by explosive scores — but by games where every single run mattered.

FAQ

Q1: What is the lowest match aggregate in IPL history?

The lowest match aggregate in IPL history is 135 runs, scored in the match between Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Daredevils on 30 April 2017 in Mohali.

Q2: Which IPL match had the most wickets fall in a low-scoring game?

The match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore on 26 April 2014 saw 14 wickets fall, with a combined total of just 141 runs, making it one of the most dramatic low-scoring games.

Q3: Has any IPL match with a low aggregate also had a high run rate?

Yes, the match between Delhi Daredevils and Kings XI Punjab on 19 April 2009 had a combined score of 162 runs in just 16.5 overs, with a run rate of 9.62, despite being among the lowest match aggregates.