The-two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are one of the most popular franchises in the IPL and have an immense fanbase. The Bengal-based franchises emerged as champions in 2012 and 2014 respectively under the captaincy of Gautam Gambhir. Now, Gambhir is back in his KKR family in a new role as he has been appointed as Mentor of the franchise for IPL 2024.
KKR will kickstart their IPL 2024 campaign on 23rd March with a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Eden Gardens. They are known to be one of the consistent team in the tournament who make it into the playoffs in every second season. KKR even finished as the runners-up in IPL 2022. However, the last couple of seasons haven’t been that great for the Men in Purple as they failed to qualify into the playoffs on both occasions. Talking about their lowest IPL total, KKR have got out under 100 runs just three times. In the following listicle, we will discuss KKR’s top 10 lowest totals in the IPL.
Top 10 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Lowest Totals in IPL
Score | Overs | RR | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
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67 | 15.2 | 4.36 | 1 | v MI | Wankhede | 16 May 2008 |
84/8 | 20.0 | 4.2 | 1 | v RCB | Abu Dhabi | 21 Oct 2020 |
95 | 15.2 | 6.19 | 2 | v MI | Gqeberha | 27 Apr 2009 |
101 | 19.4 | 5.13 | 1 | v Chargers | Cape Town | 19 Apr 2009 |
101 | 14.3 | 6.96 | 2 | v LSG | Pune | 7 May 2022 |
105 | 18.2 | 5.72 | 2 | v MI | Wankhede | 7 May 2013 |
107 | 18.5 | 5.68 | 1 | v MI | Bengaluru | 19 May 2017 |
108/9 | 20.0 | 5.4 | 1 | v CSK | Chennai | 9 Apr 2019 |
108 | 18.1 | 5.94 | 2 | v MI | Eden Gardens | 9 May 2018 |
109 | 19.2 | 5.63 | 2 | v CSK | Eden Gardens | 16 Mar 2010 |
1. 67/10 against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2008
Kolkata Knight Riders registered their lowest-ever IPL total against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium on 16th May, 2008. Batting first, KKR were bowled out for just 67 runs in 15.2 overs. For MI, Shaun Pollock registered the figures of 3/12 in four overs. In reply, MI chased the winning total in just 5.3 overs losing two wickets with Sanath Jayasuriya smashing unbeaten 48 runs off just 17 balls.
2. 84/8 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2020
In a match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Abu Dhabi on 21st October, 2020. KKR kept losing wickets at regular intervals and were restricted to just 84 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Mohammed Siraj was the star of RCB bowling with figures of 3/8 in four overs. Chasing the winning total, RCB scored 85 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in 13.3 overs.
3. 95/10 against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2009
Kolkata Knight Riders were bowled out for just 95 runs against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2009 match at Gqeberha on 27th April. Batting first, MI 187 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Sanath Jaysuriya and the skipper Sachin Tendulkar came up with half-centuries. Chasing the winning total, the KKR batters couldn’t spend much time in the crease as the whole team was bowled for 95 runs in 15.2 overs. MI won the match by 92 runs with Abhishek Nayar and Lasith Malinga picking up three wicket each.
4. 101/10 against Deccan Chargers in IPL 2009
Batting against Deccan Chargers in Cape Town on 19th April, 2009, Kolkata Knight Riders were bowled out for just 101 runs in 19.4 overs. Brad Hodge was the top scorer with 31 runs off 34 balls. RP Singh was the star with the ball for the Chargers by taking 4 scalps by conceding 22 runs in 3.4 overs. In reply, Deccan Chargers chased the winning total in 13.1 overs losing 2 wickets with Herschelle Gibbs scoring an unbeaten 43 runs off 26 balls.
5. 101/10 against Lucknow Supergiants in IPL 2022
Kolkata Knight Riders registered their fourth lowest IPL total in a match against Lucknow Supergiants (LSG) in Pune on 7th May, 2022. Batting first LSG posted 176/7 with the help of the half-century by Quinton de Kock. In reply, KKR were bowled out for just 101 runs in 14.3 overs losing the game by 75 runs. Andre Russell was a lone warrior for KKR by smashing 45 runs off 19 balls. For LSG, Avesh Khan and Jason Holder took 3-3 wickets each.
6. 105/10 against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2013
In a match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium on 7th May, 2013, MI posted 170 runs for the loss 6 wickets after electing to bat first. Sachin Tendulkar was the top scorer with 48 runs off 28 balls. In reply, KKR were bowled out for just 105 runs in 18.2 and lost the match by 65 runs. For MI, Harbhajan Singh registered figures of 3/27, while Pragyan Ojha and Mitchell Johnson took 2-2 wickets each.
7. 107/10 against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2017
Kolkata Knight Rider faced Mumbai Indians again the IPL 2017 Qualifier at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on 19th May. However, KKR couldn’t take the advantage of a batting friendly pitch and were bowled out just 107 runs in 18.5 overs. Karn Sharma was MI’s star with the ball by taking 4 wickets by conceding 16 runs in 4 overs. In reply, MI chased the winning total in 14.3 overs losing four wickets and qualified for their fourth IPL final.
8. 108/9 against Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2019
Batting first against Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk Stadium on 9th April, 2019. Kolkata Knight Riders could only score 108 runs for the loss of 9 wickets. Andre Russell was a lone-warrior with 50 runs off 44 balls, while Deepak Chahar shone with the ball with the figures of 3/20 in four overs. In reply, Faf du Plessis came up with an unbeaten 45-ball 43-run knock as CSK scored 111 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 17.2 overs and won the match by 7 wickets.
9. 108/10 against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2018
In a match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens on 9th May, 2018, MI posted 210/6 while batting first with Ishan Kishan smashing 62 runs off just 21 balls. In reply, KKR were bowled out for just 108 runs in 18.1 overs and lost the match by a big margin of 102 runs.
10. 109/10 against Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2010
Kolkata Knight Riders registered their 10th lowest IPL total in a match against Chennai Super Kings at Eden Gardens on 16th March, 2010. Batting first, CSK posted 164/3 with the skipper MS Dhoni top scoring with 66 runs off 33 balls. In reply, KKR were bowled out for just 109 runs in 19.2 overs losing the match by 55 runs.