Punjab Kings has always boasted of some of the biggest hitters in the cricket world which included names like Virender Sehwag, Adam Gilchrist, Shaun Marsh, and David Miller. Even with such match-winners, they were never able to win something tangible during their franchise history due to their propensity to capitulate on big occasions. Let us look at PBKS lowest scores in IPL history.
In the list of PBKS lowest scores in IPL, Chennai Super Kings make the highest number of appearances followed by Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals. Their head-to-head records against CSK have also not been favourable to them which is reflected in this list. It is not like PBKS have had no depth in their batting line-up but unlike other teams, their batsmen were never able to contribute when it mattered the most.
Top 10 PBKS Lowest Scores in IPL History
PBKS Score | Opposition | Ground | Year |
73 | Rising Pune Supergiant | Pune | 2017 |
88 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Indore | 2018 |
88 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Bengaluru | 2015 |
92/8 | Chennai Super Kings | Durban | 2009 |
95/9 | Chennai Super Kings | Chennai | 2015 |
106/8 | Chennai Super Kings | Wankhede | 2021 |
111/9 | Delhi Daredevils | Delhi | 2016 |
112/8 | Chennai Super Kings | Wankhede | 2008 |
112/8 | Pune Warriors | DY Patil | 2011 |
115 | Delhi Capitals | Brabourne | 2022 |
73 Vs Rising Pune Supergiants
The Punjab Kings were bowled out for 73 runs when they faced the Rising Pune Supergiants at the MCA Stadium Pune on 14 May 2017. They could only play for 15.5 overs and scored at a rate of 4.61. This remains to date PBKS lowest score in the IPL.
88 Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
Second in the list of PBKS lowest scores in IPL history is their encounter with the Royal Challengers Bangalore side at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on 14 May 2018. They were bowled out for 88 runs after playing just 15.1 overs in which they scored at a rate of 5.80.
88 Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
Royal Challengers have been a constant thorn for the PBKS side. On 6 May 2015, PBKS were again bowled out for 88 runs at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. PBKS was only able to play for 13.4 overs and was restricted to a run rate of 6.43.
92/8 Vs Chennai Super Kings
The PBKS were restricted to a measly score of 92 runs while losing 8 wickets when they met Chennai Super Kings at Kingsmead, Durban on 20 May 2009. They scored at a rate of 4.60.
95/9 Vs Chennai Super Kings
The PBKS side was restrained to a score of 95 runs while losing 9 wickets in the process when they met CSK again on 25 April 2015 at Chepauk in Chennai. They were chasing a score of 193 runs but were only able to play their quota of 20 overs but were only able to score at a rate of 4.75.
106/8 Vs Chennai Super Kings
No other team makes as many appearances as CSK in the list of PBKS lowest scores in IPL. They were able to restrict PBKS to 106 runs while dismissing 8 batsmen and keeping their run rate limited to 5.30 in 20 overs. The match took place on 16 April 2021 at the Wankhede ground in Mumbai.
111/9 Vs Delhi Daredevils
This is the first appearance of Delhi Capitals (formerly known as Delhi Daredevils) in the list of PBKS lowest scores in IPL history. PBKS could only score 111 runs while losing 9 wickets in the process and scoring at a rate of 5.55 runs per over in 20 overs. The match took place at the Firoz Shah Kotla in Delhi.
112/8 Vs Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings is like the nemesis of the PBKS franchise, making the life of the batsmen difficult. They were able to restrict them to a score of 112 runs while picking up 8 wickets in the process. PBKS played the entirety of the 20 overs and scored at a rate of 5.60 in the match that took place at the Wankhede Stadium on 31 May 2008.
112/8 Vs Pune Warriors
9th in the list of PBKS lowest scores in IPL is their match against Pune Warriors on 10 April 2011 at the DY Patil Stadium in Pune. The PBKS side was restricted for a total of 112 runs again while losing 8 wickets and scoring at a rate of 5.60.
115 Vs Delhi Capitals
Last in the list is their match against the Delhi Capitals at the Brabourne Stadium on 20 April 2022. In this match, the PBKS side was bowled out for 115 runs after playing 20 overs and scored at a rate of 5.75 runs per over.