RCB Lowest Score in IPL – Lowest Scores by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL history

RCB: Royal Challengers Bangalore is one of the most unpredictable teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Despite having a powerful batting lineup and some of the biggest stars in cricket, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have had their share of low-scoring games in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The lowest team score for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL is 49/10, registered against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on April 23, 2017. Here’s a list of the top 10 lowest team scores by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL.

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RCB’s Lowest Scores in IPL

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#1. 49 vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2017)

RCB’s lowest score in IPL history came against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2017. After restricting KKR to just 131 runs, RCB’s star-studded batting lineup collapsed, with none of the players reaching double digits. The team was bowled out for a mere 49 runs in 9.4 overs, handing KKR an 82-run victory.

#2. 68 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (2022)

RCB’s second-lowest total in the IPL was posted against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 2022 season. Put in to bat first, RCB lost wickets at regular intervals and was eventually bowled out for just 68 runs in 16.1 overs. In response, SRH comfortably chased down the target with nine wickets in hand and 72 balls to spare.

#3. 70 vs Chennai Super Kings (2019)

In the 2019 IPL opener, CSK asked RCB to bat first after winning the toss. RCB could not play well against CSK’s spin bowlers, as they were bundled out for a mere 70 runs in just 17.1 overs. Parthiv Patel top-scored with 29, while no other RCB batter could reach double figures. The trio of Harbhajan, Tahir, and Jadeja shared eight wickets among them as RCB struggled against spin.

#4. 70 vs Rajasthan Royals (2014)

RCB’s joint-third lowest total in the IPL came against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 2014 season. After being put in to bat first in Abu Dhabi, RCB was bowled out for a mere 70 runs in 15 overs. RR comfortably chased down the target, winning the match by six wickets with 30 balls to spare.

#5. 82 vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2008)

In their debut IPL season, RCB managed to score just 82 runs in their allotted 20 overs against KKR in Bengaluru. KKR won the match comfortably, reaching the target in just 15.1 overs with nine wickets in hand.

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RCB were out for 59 minutes during the second innings, leaving them completely red-faced. As of now, this score is the lowest in the IPL’s history.

S.NO.	RCB’s Lowest IPL Totals	Opposition	Venue	Years
1	49	Kolkata Knight Riders	Kolkata	2017
2	70	Rajasthan Royals	Abu Dhabi	2014
3	70	Chennai Super Kings	Chennai	2019
4	82	Kolkata Knight Riders	Bengaluru	2008
5	87	Chennai Super Kings	Port Elizabeth	2009
6	92	Kolkata Knight Riders	Abu Dhabi	2021

Conclusion

While RCB has had some incredible high-scoring games and thrilling victories in IPL history, they have also experienced their fair share of low-scoring matches and batting collapses. By analyzing these performances, the team can learn from their mistakes and work towards building a more balanced and resilient squad for future IPL seasons.