IPL 2024 Final, KKR vs SRH: What Is The Lowest Total That Has Been Defended In An IPL Match?
IPL 2024 Final, KKR vs SRH: In a stunning display of dominance, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) overpowered the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL 2024 final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Opting to bat first, SRH faced relentless pressure from KKR's bowling attack, leading to a continuous fall of wickets. As a result, SRH?was restricted?to a?meagre total of 113 runs in 18.3 overs. This performance set a new record for the lowest total ever in an IPL final, surpassing the previous low of 129 for?8?by Mumbai Indians against Rising Pune Supergiant in the IPL 2017 final.
This match brought to mind another memorable low-scoring?defense?in IPL history.?On May 20, 2009, Chennai Super Kings defended the lowest total in IPL history against Kings XI Punjab. Batting first, Chennai posted 116/9, with Parthiv Patel top-scoring with 32 off 23 balls and Suresh Raina contributing 20 off 21.
In response, Punjab struggled, scoring only 92/8, as eight of their batsmen were dismissed for single-digit scores. Luke Pommersbach was the top scorer for Punjab with 26 off 32 balls.
Chennai's bowlers were exceptional, with four bowlers taking two wickets each. The standout performer was Muttiah Muralitharan, who bowled a sensational spell, giving away just 8 runs in 4 overs and taking the crucial wickets of Simon Katich and Pommersbach. Muralitharan was named Player of the Match for his impactful performance, leading Chennai to a 24-run victory.
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Throughout IPL history, several remarkable low-scoring?defenses?have?been recorded. Besides CSK's?defense?of 116/9 in 2009, the Sunrisers Hyderabad defended 118 against Mumbai Indians in Mumbai in 2018 and 119/8 against Pune Warriors India in Pune in 2013. Kings XI Punjab also defended 119/8 against Mumbai Indians in Durban in 2009, while Mumbai Indians defended 120/9 against Pune Warriors India in Pune in 2012.
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The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has also witnessed notable low-scoring?defenses. For instance, Delhi Capitals defended 130/8 against Gujarat Titans in 2023, and Sunrisers Hyderabad defended 134/9 against Rajasthan Royals in 2014. Additionally, Rajasthan Royals defended 168/7 against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2010, Gujarat Titans defended 168/6 against Mumbai Indians in 2024, and Rajasthan Royals defended 170/6 against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2014.
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