Top 5 lowest totals of Chennai Super Kings in IPL history

Chennai Super Kings had a disappointing start in their IPL 2026 match against Rajasthan Royals at the ACA Stadium in Barsapara, Guwahati.

The team struggled early and fell to 57 for 6 in just 8 overs. Nandre Burger and former CSK player Ravindra Jadeja took two wickets each and put CSK under pressure.

Key players like Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube could not make an impact, as both scored only 6 runs. Samson’s debut for CSK ended on a disappointing note. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and other batters also got out quickly.

Jadeja continued to trouble his former team with two important wickets, making the situation even more difficult for CSK.

In the middle of the collapse, Jamie Overton played a calm and responsible innings. He scored 43 runs from 36 balls and helped stabilize the innings.

His knock was also historic. Overton now holds the record for the highest score by a CSK batter at No. 8 or lower in IPL history. He went past MS Dhoni’s unbeaten 37 against Delhi Capitals in 2024.

Overton also added a useful 33-run partnership for the last wicket with Anshul Kamboj. This effort helped CSK reach a total of 127 runs. This is not the first time CSK has scored below 150, or even below 100, in the IPL. It has happened several times in the past.

Now, we take a look at Chennai Super Kings’ five lowest totals in IPL history.

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1.79 all out vs Mumbai Indians - Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai (2013)

Chennai Super Kings had a very poor batting performance in this match. Captain MS Dhoni described it as a “comedy of errors.” Chasing 139 runs, CSK were bowled out for just 79 in less than 16 overs, marking their biggest defeat by runs in the IPL at that time. The team started badly, losing wickets quickly and playing too many loose shots.

Early in the innings, Mitchell Johnson troubled the batters with tight bowling. Michael Hussey tried to attack but could not settle, while Kieron Pollard dropped a few chances. Despite these opportunities, CSK continued to struggle as Suresh Raina, Murali Vijay, and others fell cheaply, leaving the team at 18 for 4 in the early overs.

The middle and lower order could not recover. Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin failed to stabilize the innings, and even MS Dhoni could not turn the game around. Pragyan Ojha and Lasith Malinga bowled expertly, taking key wickets. In the end, CSK were all out for 79, losing the match by 60 runs in a disappointing performance.

2. 97 all out vs Mumbai Indians - Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai (2022)

CSK’s second-lowest total in IPL also came against MI at Wankhede Stadium In the 2022 IPL season, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 59 on May 12 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. CSK were asked to bat first but lost wickets early and struggled throughout the innings.

Devon Conway was given out lbw incorrectly due to DRS being unavailable after a power cut. CSK were reduced to 29 for 5 and could not recover. MS Dhoni scored 36 runs off 33 balls to guide the team closer to 100 runs. CSK were eventually all out for 97 in 17 overs. Daniel Sams took 3 wickets for 16 runs, while Riley Meredith and Kartikeya Kak took 2 wickets each. This was CSK’s second-lowest total in IPL history.

3. 103/9 vs Kolkata Knight Riders - MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (2025)

In the 2025 IPL season, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Batting first, CSK struggled to build any substantial partnerships. The top order failed to provide a solid start, and wickets fell at regular intervals. The team was unable to maintain a steady run rate, which put additional pressure on the middle and lower order. Despite their efforts to recover, the batters could not shift momentum, and the innings remained under control by the opposition bowlers.

The middle and lower order contributed some runs, but it was not enough to reach a competitive total. CSK eventually finished at 103 for 9 in 20 overs, well below par for a home venue. The performance highlighted the team’s challenges in maintaining consistency and handling pressure situations. KKR bowlers executed their plans effectively, keeping CSK’s scoring under control and taking key wickets at crucial stages. This was CSK’s third-lowest total in IPL history.

4. 109 all out vs Rajasthan Royals - Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur (2008)

In the 2008 IPL season, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Batting first, CSK struggled to build momentum as wickets fell consistently throughout the innings. Parthiv Patel and Stephen Fleming were dismissed for ducks, leaving the team under early pressure. Suresh Raina top-scored with 27 runs, while S Badrinath contributed 15 runs and Albie Morkel added 42 runs off 33 balls. Contributions from Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan (5) and Makhaya Ntini (11) were not sufficient to lift the total, and CSK were bowled out for 109 in 19 overs.

Rajasthan Royals chased the target efficiently, finishing at 110 for 2 in 14.2 overs. Graeme Smith remained not out on 35, and Swapnil Asnodkar scored 32 runs. Yusuf Pathan added 8 runs, while Shane Watson remained unbeaten on 14. Muthiah Muralidaran and Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan took one wicket each for CSK, but the Royals’ batting depth ensured a comfortable win. The result highlighted CSK’s batting struggles in the match and the dominance of the Rajasthan Royals’ top order during the chase.

5. 109 all out vs Mumbai Indians - MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (2019)

In the 2019 IPL season, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were restricted to 109 all out in 17.4 overs while facing Mumbai Indians (MI) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The top order struggled to establish momentum, with Murali Vijay top-scoring with 38 runs off 35 balls. Dwayne Bravo (20) and Mitchell Santner (22) provided some resistance, but early dismissals of Shane Watson, Suresh Raina, and Ambati Rayudu left CSK under pressure throughout the innings. Contributions from the middle and lower order were insufficient, and the team failed to post a competitive total.

Mumbai Indians chased the target efficiently, finishing at 155 for 4 in their allotted 20 overs. Captain Rohit Sharma led the innings with 67 runs from 48 balls, while Evin Lewis scored 32 and Quinton de Kock added 15. Mitchell Santner claimed 2 wickets, with Imran Tahir and Deepak Chahar taking one each for CSK. However, disciplined bowling from Lasith Malinga and Krunal Pandya ensured control over the run rate, and MI reached the target comfortably. The match highlighted CSK’s vulnerability against disciplined bowling and MI’s batting depth in executing a successful chase.