The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been running for nearly 16 seasons and keeps getting bigger each year. The big question is, which active team is currently the worst IPL Team? Right now, the Delhi Capitals have the lowest win percentage among the active teams, so they could be considered the worst. However, this might change as the team has a chance to perform better in future seasons. Do you know the worst team in IPL history? If you’re guessing RCB, think again. Let’s find out who holds that title.
Let’s also look at the five teams with the lowest win percentages in IPL history, which are considered some of the worst in the league.
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Which is the worst team in IPL?
Most people would point to Delhi Daredevils (Delhi Capitals) or Kings XI Punjab as the worst teams. Both teams have finished last three times and have never won the IPL. They’ve often been at the bottom of the points table. Their problem isn’t just poor on-field performance, but also failing to build a strong core group of players off the field, which has prevented them from forming a solid team.
However, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are a different story. Despite having some of the best T20 players in the world, they still struggle to perform.
Let’s look at the top 5 worst teams of IPL given below:
1. Delhi Capitals
With a win percentage of 43.96, Delhi Capitals is the no. 1 worst team in IPL which is at the top of the list of the least successful teams in the IPL. Despite having some of the biggest names in cricket on their team, like David Warner, AB de Villiers, Andre Russell, Glenn Maxwell, Gautam Gambhir, and Virender Sehwag, they have not managed to win a title.
However, things have started looking up for Delhi in recent years. Since the team underwent a rebranding, their performance has improved significantly. It looks promising that they might win some trophies soon.
2. Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings are ranked second on the list of least successful and worst team of IPL with a win percentage of 45.33. They had a strong start in the first IPL season in 2008, winning 66 percent of their matches. However, they could not keep up the momentum in subsequent seasons.
Their peak performance came in 2014 when they had a 77 percent win rate and topped the league table, marking their best season ever. Despite this, Punjab Kings have only made it to the playoffs once in 14 seasons.
This is notably low, especially since they have had star players like Kumar Sangakkara, Chris Gayle, Brett Lee, and KL Rahul, who hold one of the highest partnerships in IPL history. Although the team has consistently had talented players, they’ve struggled with consistency.
They have not been very successful in securing top local talent, with a few exceptions, and their international players also have not significantly impacted their overall success.
3. Royal Challengers Bangalore
Despite having cricket superstars like Virat Kohli – the king of IPL, AB de Villiers, Glenn Maxwell, Chris Gayle, Anil Kumble, and KL Rahul, this team is on the list with only a 46.83 percent win rate.
They’ve always boasted some of the best batsmen, making them a formidable team in the IPL. However, they’ve consistently lacked strong Indian bowlers, which has often cost them crucial matches towards the end of the league, earning them the reputation of being IPL chokers. While they have reached the playoffs five times and made it to three finals, they have yet to win a trophy.
In recent years, RCB’s Indian pacers, including Mohammad Siraj and Harshal Patel, have begun to deliver consistent performances for the team.
4. Sunsrisers Hyderabad
They began their IPL journey in 2013 and quickly built a loyal fan base. Initially, they were among the top performers in the league, even claiming the championship in 2016 by defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore.
However, their performance has declined since then, leading to a decrease in their overall win percentage. Currently, they have a win percentage of 47.50, and the outlook isn’t very promising.
In the 2021 season, they faced their worst performance to date, losing 11 out of 14 matches. This is an area they need to improve on in future seasons.
5. Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals ranks as the fifth worst team in IPL but they began their IPL journey impressively.
They won the very first IPL tournament in 2008 under Shane Warne’s leadership, guiding a young team to victory. However, they haven’t been able to match their inaugural season’s performance since then. Over the years, they’ve remained an average team, as reflected in their win rate.
In an attempt to improve, they’ve made numerous changes to their setup, which has led to inconsistency. They’ve frequently changed captains and team members, and have relied too heavily on foreign players. As a result, they currently have a win percentage of 48.51, making them the fifth-worst team in the IPL.
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Lowest IPL Team Scores (2008 – 2024)
| Team | Score | Overs | RR | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
| RCB | 49 | 9.4 | 5.06 | 2 | v KKR | Eden Gardens | 23 Apr 2017 |
| RR | 58 | 15.1 | 3.82 | 2 | v RCB | Cape Town | 18 Apr 2009 |
| RR | 59 | 10.3 | 5.61 | 2 | v RCB | Jaipur | 14 May 2023 |
| Daredevils | 66 | 13.4 | 4.82 | 2 | v MI | Delhi | 6 May 2017 |
| Daredevils | 67 | 17.1 | 3.9 | 1 | v Kings XI | Mohali | 30 Apr 2017 |
| KKR | 67 | 15.2 | 4.36 | 1 | v MI | Wankhede | 16 May 2008 |
| RCB | 68 | 16.1 | 4.2 | 1 | v SRH | Brabourne | 23 Apr 2022 |
| RCB | 70 | 17.1 | 4.07 | 1 | v CSK | Chennai | 23 Mar 2019 |
| RCB | 70 | 15 | 4.66 | 1 | v RR | Abu Dhabi | 26 Apr 2014 |
| Kings XI | 73 | 15.5 | 4.61 | 1 | v Supergiant | Pune | 14 May 2017 |
| Kochi | 74 | 16.3 | 4.48 | 2 | v Chargers | Kochi | 27 Apr 2011 |
| CSK | 79 | 15.2 | 5.15 | 2 | v MI | Wankhede | 5 May 2013 |
| Daredevils | 80 | 19.1 | 4.17 | 1 | v SRH | Hyderabad | 4 May 2013 |
| RR | 81 | 15.2 | 5.28 | 1 | v KKR | Eden Gardens | 17 Apr 2011 |
| Chargers | 82 | 18.3 | 4.43 | 1 | v RCB | DY Patil | 24 Apr 2010 |
| RCB | 82 | 15.1 | 5.4 | 2 | v KKR | Bengaluru | 18 Apr 2008 |
| LSG | 82 | 13.5 | 5.92 | 2 | v GT | Pune | 10 May 2022 |
| Daredevils | 83 | 17.3 | 4.74 | 2 | v CSK | Delhi | 18 Apr 2013 |
| KKR | 84/8 | 20 | 4.2 | 1 | v RCB | Abu Dhabi | 21 Oct 2020 |
| Daredevils | 84 | 15.4 | 5.36 | 2 | v CSK | Abu Dhabi | 21 Apr 2014 |
| RR | 85 | 16.1 | 5.25 | 2 | v KKR | Sharjah | 7 Oct 2021 |
| MI | 87 | 18.5 | 4.61 | 2 | v SRH | Wankhede | 24 Apr 2018 |
| Daredevils | 87 | 16.1 | 5.38 | 2 | v RR | Wankhede | 30 May 2008 |
| RCB | 87 | 15.2 | 5.67 | 2 | v CSK | Gqeberha | 20 Apr 2009 |
| MI | 87 | 12.5 | 6.77 | 2 | v Kings XI | Mohali | 10 May 2011 |
| Kings XI | 88 | 15.1 | 5.8 | 1 | v RCB | Indore | 14 May 2018 |
| Kings XI | 88 | 13.4 | 6.43 | 2 | v RCB | Bengaluru | 6 May 2015 |
| GT | 89 | 17.3 | 5.08 | 1 | v DC | Ahmedabad | 17 Apr 2024 |
The lowest team scores in IPL history highlight the unpredictable nature of cricket and the challenges teams face in the fast-paced T20 format. Over the years, some teams have been overwhelmed by strong bowling attacks or have suffered dramatic collapses, leading to unusually low scores.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Which team has the lowest win percentage in IPL history?
Ans: The Delhi Capitals currently hold the lowest win percentage among active teams in the IPL.
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Why is Delhi Capitals considered one of the worst teams in the IPL?
Ans: Despite having big names like David Warner and AB de Villiers, Delhi Capitals have struggled to win matches consistently, leading to their reputation as one of the least successful teams.
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Who are the top five worst teams in IPL history based on win percentage?
Ans: The top five worst teams in IPL history, based on win percentage, are Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Rajasthan Royals.
