Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood produced a devastating spell on Monday, reducing Delhi Capitals to 13 for 6 in the powerplay during their IPL 2026 encounter. This became the lowest powerplay score in a full IPL match.
Powerplay Carnage
Both fast bowlers claimed three wickets each as Delhi's top order collapsed spectacularly, handing RCB complete control of the contest. The score of 13 for 6 after six overs broke the previous record for the lowest powerplay total in a full IPL game. At one stage, Delhi were in danger of being bowled out for the lowest total in IPL history, but they eventually reached 71 for 9 at the time of writing.
Lowest Totals in IPL History
1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (49) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2017)
The current lowest total in IPL history remains Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who were dismissed for 49 against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2017. That collapse occurred at Eden Gardens while chasing 132. The batting lineup was bowled out in just 9.4 overs, with no batter reaching double figures. Nathan Coulter-Nile, Chris Woakes, and Colin de Grandhomme each took three wickets.
2. Rajasthan Royals (58) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2009)
The second-lowest total is 58 by Rajasthan Royals against RCB in IPL 2009. The 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 (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 chasing 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 (2017)
The fifth-lowest total is 67 by Delhi Daredevils against Kings XI Punjab, also in IPL 2017. 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.
