The lowest score defended in the IPL playoff history was 129 runs by MI against the now defunct Rising Pune Supergiant back in the IPL 2017 final. Mumbai Indians won the match by just one, securing their third IPL title in a thrilling last-over finish. Let us check out the list of lowest score defended in IPL playoffs history.
Lowest score defended in IPL playoffs
| Year | Team | Score | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Mumbai Indians | 129/8 | Rising Pune Supergiant | Won by 1 run |
| 2010 | Chennai Super Kings | 142/7 | Delhi Capitals | Won by 14 runs |
| 2009 | Delhi Capitals | 143/6 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Won by 6 runs |
| 2013 | Mumbai Indians | 148/9 | Chennai Super Kings | Won by 23 runs |
| 2019 | Mumbai Indians | 149/8 | Chennai Super Kings | Won by 1 run |
Lowest totals in IPL playoffs
The lowest score in IPL playoffs is 82 runs by Deccan against Bangalore in 2010. The Deccan batters failed to counter the Bangalore bowlers and got bowled out in 18.3 overs.
| Rank | Team | Score | Opponent | Match Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deccan Chargers | 82 all out | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | Qualifier 1 | 2010 |
| 2 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 113 all out | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | Qualifier 2 | 2021 |
| 3 | Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) | 115 all out | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Qualifier 2 | 2014 |
| 4 | Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | 116 all out | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Final | 2011 |
| 5 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 125 all out | Delhi Capitals (DC) | Qualifier 2 | 2019 |
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