Top 10 RCB Lowest Score in IPL History

Another side who didn’t have an official one in IPL history, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, has had a lot of world-class batting names in their batting line-up led by Virat Kohli yet succumbed to some embarrassing batting collapses in IPL history. RCB have scored some outrageously low totals when the batting order failed to explode as per plan no surprises given their aggressive style.

Batting-friendly pitches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium have at times worked against, and aggressive bowling attacks by opponents have made use of RCB’s top-order shortcomings. Here is the complete and updated list of RCB Lowest Score in IPL history.

RCB Lowest Score in IPL History

Rank	Score	Opposition	Ground	Date	Result
1	49	KKR	Eden Gardens, Kolkata	23 Apr 2017	Lost by 82 runs
2	68	SRH	Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai	23 Apr 2022	Lost by 9 wkts
3	70	CSK	MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai	23 Mar 2019	Lost by 7 wkts
4	70	RR	Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi	26 Apr 2014	Lost by 6 wkts
5	82	KKR	M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru	18 Apr 2008	Lost by 140 runs
6	109	PBKS	Dubai International Stadium	24 Sep 2020	Lost by 97 runs
7	113	SRH	Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad	31 Mar 2019	Lost
8	115/9	KKR	JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi	12 May 2013	Lost by 5 wkts
9	115	RR	Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune	26 Apr 2022	Lost
10	119	MI	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai	10 May 2015	Lost

1. RCB 49 vs KKR – Lowest Score in IPL History

On 23 April 2017, RCB registered their lowest ever total in IPL with a mere 49 all out against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens This still stands not only as the RCB Lowest Score in IPL but also the lowest ever total by a team in IPL history. RCB fell for 9.4 overs as they chased 132 and no batter managed to reach a double-digit score. Nathan Coulter-Nile, Chris Woakes and Colin de Grandhomme all took three wickets. The history of this franchise came to mind too on Sunday, as this romantic loss indeed remains one of the darkest days.

2. RCB 68 vs SRH

In April 2022, RCB were dismissed for a mere 68 by Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai The disciplined bowling put paid to a batting order that fell apart in 16.1 overs. That remains the second lowest total by RCB in IPL history. The middle order put up little resistance as they crashed to a heavy 9 wicket loss. For RCB, it brought up the familiar breakdown in must-win matches.

3. RCB 70 vs CSK

RCB scored a mere 70 against Chennai Super Kings in Chennai on 23 March 2019. So Chepauk was left with some spin-friendly conditions here which ruthlessly exposed the weakness and the fragility of RCB’s batting line up, especially the middle order. The batters offered little resistance and they were bowled out in 17.1 overs. One of RCB’s early season lows was the 7-wicket loss to the comfortable CSK. This was evident in their match, when there was perceptibly no easy way ahead when faced with quality spin on sluggishly turning wickets.

4. RCB 70 vs RR

RCB 70 vs Rajasthan Royals, Abu Dhabi, April 2014 The batting order struggled with the pace and spin combined, bowled out in 15 overs. That 6-wicket defeat was yet another disaster for RCB on UAE soil. This left the team with not a good enough platform due to the top order collapse. A bad example of RCB at the middle phase under pressure

5. RCB 82 vs KKR

RCB were thrashed for 82 by Kolkata Knight Riders in the first game of IPL 2008 on 18 April at Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB slumped to 140-run defeat and as they chased down Brendon McCullums media-s 222 having been decimated for just 82 with a top score of 9. One of the most one-sided matches in IPL history. It was a shocking capitulation for a home crowd. And it left RCB campaign in the first edition on a disappointing note.

6. RCB 109 vs PBKS

RCB batted first against Punjab Kings at Dubai in September 2020 and only scored 109. Brilliant by KL Rahul superb 132* helped PBKS to 206/3. The RCB top order collapsed very quickly and rose in the mid order for a moment, but it could not even cross 140 to put up a decent score. They lost by 97 runs. This is one of their low scores in the UAE leg of IPL 2020.

7. RCB 113 vs SRH

However, when RCB toured Hyderabad to face Sunrisers, they could only manage 113. The batting order struggled to put fingers together on a difficult pitch. None of the batting line-up except McDonald got to three figures although some got past fifty. A less-than-par total that resulted in yet another loss. This also once again lay bare RCB’s inconsistency against quality quick bowling.

RCB Batting Struggles in Low-Scoring Matches

RCB are famous for their power-hitting prowess and entertaining style of play but on these occasions, the big name sides fell on their face, proving that star power isn’t everything. These collapses have happened due to bad shot selection along with the bowlers of the opposition getting an early breakthrough and the players not being able to handle pressure. KKR, in particular, have usually been a thorn in RCB’s flesh with bat and ball.

Can RCB Improve Their Batting Consistency?

RCB will, however, look to address these low scores in the coming seasons, especially with a strong legacy already in place with regards to capturing titles behind them. Greater top-order stability, intelligent middle-order rotations and the ability to adapt to varied pitches and conditions will all be necessary to avoid these batting failures.

Suggested Read

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Conclusion

RCB Lowest Score in IPL record 49 vs KKR in one of the biggest collapses in the history of T20 cricket Though RCB remains one of the most popular franchises, these batting failures also remind us of the inherent unpredictability of T20 cricket. Fans appreciate the fact that the teams performed better in some seasons and lesser in other seasons.

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