Top 5 Lowest Totals by CSK in IPL
The term CSK refers to the Chennai Super Kings, a professional cricket team based in Chennai, India. They are one of eight teams that participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL), India's popular domestic Twenty20 cricket league. Founded in 2008, CSK has won the IPL title three times (2010, 2011, 2018) and has a large fan base in the city of Chennai and beyond. The team is owned by India Cement Limited and is led by captain MS Dhoni, one of the most successful and respected cricketers in the world.
1.79 against Mumbai Indians in 2013
Chennai Super Kings had their worst ever performance as they managed just 79 runs while chasing 140 against Mumbai Indians. It was Mitchell Johnson and Pragyan Ojha who tore the batting apart and ended the match by 60 runs in Mumbai's favour. This remains CSK's lowest score in IPL history.
2,109 vs Rajasthan Royals (2008)
In the first season of the IPL, CSK could only score 109 runs against Rajasthan Royals. Tanvir's 6/14 runs are the best by any IPL player so far, but it proved costly for CSK as their momentum dwindled. Rajasthan won comfortably by 8 wickets.
3. 109 vs Mumbai Indians (2019)
CSK suffered another defeat against Mumbai Indians, this time being bowled out for 109 despite chasing a modest target of 156. Rashid Malinga's four-wicket haul contributed significantly to the defeat by 46 runs.
4. 110/8 vs Delhi Daredevils (2012)
CSK struggled against Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and were bowled out for just 110/8. A disciplined bowling performance led by Morne Morkel helped Delhi achieve the target with ease, leading by 40 balls.
5,112/8 vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2008)
In another low-scoring match of the inaugural season, CSK lost for 112/8 chasing 127 runs. Anil Kumble's figures of 3/14 in the series helped RCB secure a victory by 14 runs.
These matches show that CSK's batting line-up rarely failed and there were major setbacks. CSK is one of the highly successful teams in the Indian Premier League, having won several titles.