The Indian Premier League has seen many dominant performances from Kolkata Knight Riders over the years -- including two championship wins. But like every team, KKR has had its rough days too -- days when the batting just didn’t click.
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April 15, 2025 was one such evening. KKR were bowled out for just 95 -- chasing a modest target of 112 runs against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur. It was a huge collapse that now ranks among the franchise’s all-time lowest totals in IPL history.
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That PBKS managed to defend 111 -- now the lowest total ever defended in IPL -- only made the loss more humiliating. At 62 for 2, KKR looked set to cruise home but a four-wicket haul from Yuzvendra Chahal flipped the match on its head.
The rest of the innings unraveled quickly as Marco Jansen and Arshdeep Singh cleaned up the tail to secure a dramatic 16-run win.
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Top 5 lowest scores of Kolkata Knight Riders in Indian Premier League history
Here’s a look at KKR’s five lowest scores in IPL history:
| Score | Overs | Inns | Opponent | Venue | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 15.2 | 1st | MI | Wankhede | Lost | 16 May 2008 |
| 84/8 | 20.0 | 1st | RCB | Abu Dhabi | Lost | 21 Oct 2020 |
| 95 | 15.2 | 2nd | MI | Gqeberha | Lost | 27 Apr 2009 |
| 95 | 15.1 | 2nd | PBKS | Mullanpur | Lost | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 101 | 19.4 | 1st | Chargers | Cape Town | Lost | 19 Apr 2009 |
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This latest collapse not only cost KKR two points but also sparked serious questions about their middle-order reliability and approach under pressure. For a team eyeing the playoffs, bouncing back quickly from this will be crucial.