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On Tuesday, April 15, Punjab Kings locked horns against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Mullanpur Stadium. PBKS, batting first, tumbled for just 112 runs, which is their lowest total against the defending champions in IPL history.
In reply, KKR too lost early wickets and Yuzvendra Chahal turned the course of the match as KKR tumbled for just 95 runs as Chahal took four wickets. Amid this low scoring-thriller, this article will shed light on the lowest total defended in IPL history.
What Is The Lowest Total Defended In IPL History?
It is worth noting that before the Punjab Kings heroics, the lowest total ever defended in IPL history was by Chennai Super Kings against Punjab Kings in 2009 edition. Notably, CSK, batting first, tumbled for 116 runs. However, PBKS, in reply, only managed to score 92 runs for the fall of eight wickets, resulting in a 24-runs win for CSK.
Although, it is worth noting that it is the lowest total defended in a full twenty over match. Lesser totals have also been defended in IPL but they were rain-reduced matches. Meanwhile, PBKS scripted history as they defended 112 runs, which is the lowest in IPL history.
Complete List Of Lowest Totals Defended In IPL History
- PBKS - 112 vs KKR (Mullanpur, 2025)
- CSK - 116/9 vs KXIP (Durban, 2009)
- SRH - 118 vs MI (Mumbai, 2018)
- KXIP - 119/8 vs MI (Durban, 2009)
- SRH - 119/8 vs PWI (Pune, 2013)
- MI - 120/9 vs PWI (Pune, 2012)
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