Kamal Ghorui
Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood put Delhi Capitals under huge pressure on Monday, reducing them to 13 for 6 in the powerplay during their IPL 2026 match.It became the lowest powerplay score in a full IPL game.Both fast bowlers took three wickets each as Delhi’s top order collapsed early and RCB took control of the match.Their 13 for 6 after six overs broke the previous record for the lowest powerplay total in a full IPL match. At one stage, Delhi were also in danger of being bowled out for the lowest total in IPL history. However, at the time of writing, DC had reached 71 for 9.1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (49) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2017)The current lowest total in IPL history still belongs to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who were bowled out for 49 against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2017.That collapse happened at Eden Gardens when RCB were chasing 132. Their batting lineup was dismissed in just 9.4 overs, and no batter managed to score 10 or more. Nathan Coulter-Nile, Chris Woakes and Colin de Grandhomme took three wickets each.2. Rajasthan Royals (58) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2009)The second-lowest total in IPL history is 58 by Rajasthan Royals against RCB in IPL 2009.That match took place in South Africa during the opening weekend of the season. Anil Kumble led the attack with 5 wickets for 5 runs as Rajasthan were bowled out in 15.1 overs.3. Rajasthan Royals (59) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru in (2023)Rajasthan Royals also hold the third-lowest total — 59 against RCB in IPL 2023.Chasing 172 in Jaipur, they lost five wickets inside the powerplay. Wayne Parnell took three wickets as the middle order failed to recover.4. Delhi Daredevils (66) vs Mumbai Indians (2017)The fourth-lowest IPL total is 66 by Delhi Daredevils against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2017.Mumbai had scored 212, and Delhi collapsed while trying to chase the big target. Harbhajan Singh and Karn Sharma took three wickets each as Delhi were all out in 13.4 overs.5. Delhi Daredevils (67) vs Kings XI Punjab In IPL 2017The fifth-lowest total is 67 by Delhi Daredevils against Kings XI Punjab, also in IPL 2017.In that game, Sandeep Sharma took 4 wickets for 20 runs and broke the top order early. Delhi were bowled out in 17.1 overs, and Punjab chased the target in less than eight overs without losing a wicket.
