After last year’s disappointment, PBKS will start fresh under the captaincy of Shikhar Dhawan in the IPL 2024. Punjab Kings will face off their first IPL 2024 match with the Delhi Capitals on 23rd March at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mohali.
Punjab Kings (formerly known as Kings XI Punjab) had many great performances in the IPL. However, they haven’t lifted their maiden IPL trophy yet. Punjab Kings have a record for most 200+ totals among other IPL teams in the tournaments.
Apart from some of the successful highest run chase PBKS has scored some of the lowest totals in the IPL history. Here is a list of the lowest totals scored by the PBKS in the IPL of all time.
The table below has the 10 lowest totals scored by the Punjab Kings in IPL history.
Top 10 Punjab Kings (PBKS) Lowest Totals in IPL
Score | Overs | RR | Inns | Opposition | Venue | Match Date |
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73 | 15.5 | 4.61 | 1 | Supergiant | Pune | 14 May 2017 |
88 | 15.1 | 5.8 | 1 | RCB | Indore | 14 May 2018 |
88 | 13.4 | 6.43 | 2 | RCB | Bengaluru | 6 May 2015 |
92/8 | 20 | 4.6 | 2 | CSK | Durban | 20 May 2009 |
95/9 | 20 | 4.75 | 2 | CSK | Chennai | 25 Apr 2015 |
106/8 | 20 | 5.3 | 1 | CSK | Wankhede | 16 Apr 2021 |
111/9 | 20 | 5.55 | 1 | Daredevils | Delhi | 15 Apr 2016 |
112/8 | 20 | 5.6 | 1 | CSK | Wankhede | 31 May 2008 |
112/8 | 20 | 5.6 | 1 | Warriors | DY Patil | 10 Apr 2011 |
115 | 20 | 5.75 | 1 | DC | Brabourne | 20 Apr 2022 |
1. 73/10 vs Pune Supergiant in IPL 2017
In the IPL 2017, Punjab Kings scored the lowest totals against Pune Supergiants at MCA stadium in Pune. Batting first Punjab Kings scored 73 runs in 15.5 overs. In response, Pune Supergiant (now defunct) chased successfully and scored 78 runs for one wicket loss. The Pune Supergiants won the match by 9 wickets and 48 balls remaining. The Player of the Match was awarded to the Supergiants Jaydev Unadkat for his 2/12 wickets haul in 3 overs.
2. 88/10 vs RCB in IPL 2018
The second lowest of Punjab Kings scored against the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. In the IPL 2018 season, PBKS scored only 88 runs in 15.1 overs. To chase the winning total, RCB bagged 92 runs without a loss and won the match by 10 wickets with 71 balls remaining. Player of the Match awarded to Umesh Yadav for his 3/23 in four overs against PBKS.
3. 88/10 vs RCB in IPL 2015
Once again Punjab Kings scored their lowest against the RCB in the IPL 2015. It was PBKS’ third lowest in the IPL history. This time Royal Challengers Bangalore gave a huge target of 226 for 3 wickets. The PBKS batters failed to achieve the target and the team was sent back to the pavilion in 13.4 overs. The RCB won the match by 138 runs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
4. 92/8 vs CSK in IPL 2009
The fourth-lowest total of PBKS was recorded against the CSK at Kingsmead, Durban. In IPL 2009, Chennai batted first and gave a target of 116 runs for just 9 wickets. The Punjab batters failed to chase the target and scored only 92/8 in 20 overs. The CSK won the match by 24 runs and defeated the Punjab Kings.
5. 95/9 vs CSK in IPL 2015
The next lowest total of Punjab Kings is against the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2015 season. Batting first CSK gave a target of 192 runs for 3 wickets falls at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk. PBKS couldn’t achieve the target and only scored 95 runs. The Player Of The Match was the CSK’s Brendon McCullum who bagged 66 runs off 44 balls.
6. 106/8 vs CSK in IPL 2021
In IPL 2021, once again PBKS scored their lowest score against CSK at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Punjab Kings played the first innings and gave a 106-run target to Chennai Super Kings. CSK easily achieved in 15.4 overs and won the match by 6 wickets. Deepak Chahar was awarded Player of the Match for his amazing four-wicket haul of Punjab Kings.
7. 111/9 vs DC in IPL 2016
In the 2009 IPL season, Punjab Kings gave a target of 111 runs to the Delhi Capitals (formerly known as Delhi Daredevils) at Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi. Coming to the winning chase Delhi Capitas bagged 113 runs for two wickets fall in 13.3 overs. The DC defeated the PBKS and won the match by 8 wickets. Amit Mishra clinched the Player of The Match for his impressive 4/11 wickets.
8. 112/8 vs CSK in IPL 2008
In the IPL 2008 inaugural season, the Punjab Kings (formerly known as KXIP) recorded their lowest total of 112 runs against Chennai Super Kings. In response to that target, CSK batters bagged 116 runs for one wicket-fall. The CSK crushed the Punjab teams and won the match by 9 wickets at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
9. 112/8 vs Warriors in IPL 2011
The 9th lowest PBKS total is against the Pune Warriors (now defunct) in the IPL 2011 season. The Punjab Kings batted first and scored 112/8 runs in 20 overs. The Pune Warriors achieved the target and scored 113/3 in just 13.1 overs. The PWI won the match by 7 wickets and defeated the PBKS at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai.
10. 115 vs DC in IPL 2022
Punjab Kings have recorded their 10th-lowest scores against Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2022 season. Batted first Punjab Kings scored 115 runs in 20 overs. The Delhi Capitals achieved the target and scored 119 runs in just 10.3 overs. The Delhi Capitals won the match by 9 wickets and defeated the Delhi Capitals at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
So these are the top 10 lowest scores recorded by the Punjab Kings in the IPL history.