Rajasthan Royals (RR) Lowest Totals Score in IPL History

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) made history by winning the first IPL season in 2008, surprising everyone by defeating Chennai Super Kings in the final. Over the years, RR has become a competitive team in the league. However, they have also faced tough times.

Here, we examine the RR lowest score in IPL history, listing each instance and explaining the circumstances behind the RR lowest score in IPL scorecard.

List of the Lowest Scores of RR in IPL History

Rajasthan Royals have found themselves on the wrong end of the scoreline several times. Here’s a detailed list of RR’s lowest scores in the IPL, with each match offering a glimpse into the challenges they faced.

Score	Overs	Innings	Against	Venue	Date
58	15.1	2	RCB	Cape Town	18 Apr 2009
59	10.3	2	RCB	Jaipur	14 May 2023
81	15.2	1	KKR	Kolkata	17 Apr 2011
85	16.1	2	KKR	Sharjah	7 Oct 2021
90/9	20.0	1	MI	Sharjah	5 Oct 2021
92	19.5	1	RCB	Bengaluru	18 Mar 2010
97	18.3	1	Kochi Tuskers	Indore	15 May 2011
101/9	20.0	1	KKR	Durban	20 May 2009
102	19.5	2	SRH	Ahmedabad	8 May 2014
103	16.2	1	MI	DY Patil	7 May 2008
109	19.0	2	RCB	Pune	20 May 2015

RR’s Lowest Score in The IPL: 58 Against RCB (2009)

The lowest score for Rajasthan Royals in IPL history is a mere 58 runs, scored against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on April 18, 2009, in Cape Town. This match is etched in IPL history for all the wrong reasons for RR. RCB batted first and struggled initially, losing three wickets for just 17 runs. However, contributions from Rahul Dravid (66 off 48 balls) and Kevin Pietersen (32 off 30 balls) helped RCB reach 133/8 in their 20 overs.

Chasing a modest target, RR’s batting lineup collapsed dramatically. None of the batsmen could get going, and they were bowled out for 58 runs in 15.1 overs. Anil Kumble was the star of the show, claiming 5 wickets for just 5 runs, ensuring a 75-run victory for RCB.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Lowest Score in IPL

RR’s Second Lowest Score: 59 Against RCB (2023)

Fast forward to May 14, 2023, and Rajasthan Royals recorded their second-lowest score in the IPL, again against RCB, but this time in Jaipur. Chasing a target of 172, RR’s innings never took off, with their top order collapsing under pressure. They were bowled out for 59 runs in just 10.3 overs, making it another embarrassing outing for the team.

RR’s Third Lowest Score: 81 Against KKR (2011)

Rajasthan Royals’ third-lowest total came against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 17, 2011, in Kolkata. Batting first, RR struggled to find momentum and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Ashok Menaria was the top scorer with 21 runs, but the team could only muster 81 runs in 15.2 overs. KKR chased down the target comfortably, winning by 8 wickets.

85 Against KKR (2021):

Rajasthan Royals recorded another low score against KKR on October 7, 2021, in Sharjah. Chasing a target of 172, RR had a disastrous start and never recovered, being bowled out for 85 runs in 16.1 overs. This performance marked their third-lowest score in IPL history.

90/9 Against MI (2021):

Just two days before their 85 all-out performance, RR managed to score only 90/9 against Mumbai Indians on October 5, 2021, in Sharjah. Despite playing out their full 20 overs, RR struggled to put runs on the board, resulting in a comprehensive defeat.

92 Against RCB (2010):

On March 18, 2010, RR recorded another low score of 92 runs against RCB in Bengaluru. Chasing a target of 134, RR’s batsmen failed to build partnerships, leading to a disappointing loss.