The batters have a larger say in T20 matches, but on some occasions, bowlers rattle the batting lineups like a pack of cards. And when bowlers are on song during a match, they make sure to dismiss their opponents on paltry scores.
In the newly inducted Women’s Premier League (WPL), bowlers have performed collectively to restrict opponents to humiliating scores.
This article will list the top 10 instances of the lowest team totals in WPL history.
Lowest Team Totals in WPL
| Team Total | Team | Innings | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Giants | 64/10 | 2 | Mumbai Indians | DY Patil Stadium | 4 Mar 2023 |
| Delhi Capitals | 105/10 | 1 | Mumbai Indians | DY Patil Stadium | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Gujarat Giants | 105/9 | 1 | Delhi Capitals | DY Patil Stadium | 11 Mar 2023 |
| Gujarat Giants | 107/9 | 2 | Mumbai Indians | Brabourne | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Gujarat Giants | 107/7 | 1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Bengaluru | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Mumbai Indians | 109/8 | 1 | Delhi Capitals | DY Patil Stadium | 20 Mar 2023 |
| UP Warriorz | 110/10 | 2 | Mumbai Indians | DY Patil Stadium | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Mumbai Indians | 113/10 | 1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Delhi | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Delhi Capitals | 113/10 | 1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Delhi | 17 Mar 2024 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 115/2 | 2 | Delhi Capitals | Delhi | 17 Mar 2024 |
(You can check out other WPL stats here.)
Key Insights
64: The Gujarat Giants hold the record for scoring the lowest team total in the WPL. While chasing the target of 208 set by MI, the Giants were bundled out for a mere 64 runs. GG ed this unwanted record in the first-ever WPL match played on 4 March 2023.
110: Gujarat Giants are the only team that has posted 3 or more totals of less than 110 runs.
150: On the other hand, Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals have restricted their opponent teams below the score of 150 in 5 or more instances.
147: This is the lowest total successfully defended by a team in the WPL. The Gujarat Giants mustered 147/4 in the first innings against the Delhi Capitals. During the chase, the Capitals were bowled out for 136 runs, and the Giants won the match by 11 runs.
