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List of IPL Matches Where Top 4 Failed to Score 50

A comprehensive ranked list of IPL matches where the first four batsmen (top order) collectively scored less than 50 runs, highlighting severe top-order collapses from 2008 to 2025.

7 itemsUpdated Mar 26, 2026

In the high-scoring world of IPL, a top-order collapse where the first four batsmen manage less than 50 runs combined is a rare and shocking event. These matches usually feature exceptional bowling spells in the powerplay and middle overs. The most extreme case remains Royal Challengers Bengaluru's infamous 49 all out against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017, where the entire top order (and almost the whole team) failed to reach double digits. Other low totals like Rajasthan Royals' 58 and 59 also saw heavy top-order contributions under 50. Such collapses often decide the fate of the match early.

#	Name	Teams	Result	Season	Notable
1	Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders 23 April 2017, Eden Gardens, Kolkata RCB bundled out for 49 (lowest team total in IPL history). Top 4 batsmen scored less than 20 runs combined (Virat Kohli 0, AB de Villiers 5, and others failed early).	RCB vs KKR	KKR won by 82 runs	2017	Most extreme top-order failure in IPL history
2	Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 18 April 2009, Newlands, Cape Town RR all out for 58. Top 4 batsmen collapsed heavily with minimal contributions against RP Singh's swing.	RR vs RCB	RCB won by 75 runs	2009	Early IPL top-order disaster
3	Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 May 2023, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur RR all out for 59. Top-order batsmen including Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson struggled, contributing very low totals.	RR vs RCB	RCB won convincingly	2023	Recent low total with top-order failure
4	Delhi Daredevils vs Mumbai Indians 6 May 2017, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi DD all out for 66. Top 4 batsmen failed to provide a solid start against MI's bowling attack.	DD vs MI	MI won	2017	Severe collapse in 2017 season
5	Delhi Daredevils vs Kings XI Punjab 30 April 2017, Mohali DD all out for 67. Top-order struggled significantly against KXIP bowlers.	DD vs KXIP	KXIP won	2017	Another 2017 top-order failure
6	Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians 16 May 2008, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai KKR all out for 67. Early top 4 contributed very little in the inaugural season.	KKR vs MI	MI won	2008	Inaugural season collapse
7	Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad 23 April 2022, Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai RCB all out for 68. Top 4 batsmen failed to build any momentum.	RCB vs SRH	SRH won	2022	Modern era top-order collapse

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 26, 2026.

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