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List of Lowest Scoring IPL Grounds

A ranking of the most challenging IPL stadiums for batters, where spin and slow tracks dominate the game.

5 itemsUpdated Mar 26, 2026

Despite the 'Impact Player' era driving scores higher, stadiums like MA Chidambaram and Ekana remain outliers. These venues often feature multi-layered clay pitches that offer significant grip to spinners and vary in bounce, making it difficult for power-hitters to find timing. In 2025, while the league average hovered near 190, these grounds consistently saw winning totals in the 150–165 range.

#	Name	Lowest Total	Pitch Nature	Avg First Innings
1	MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai, Tamil Nadu The ultimate 'Spin Fortress.' Historically the lowest-scoring major venue, where the average first innings score remains around 158.	70 (RCB vs CSK)	Slow & Turning	158
2	Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Known for its 'black soil' pitches that offer zero pace, making it a nightmare for stroke-makers.	108 (LSG vs RCB)	Sluggish	160
3	Sawai Mansingh Stadium Jaipur, Rajasthan Large boundaries and a pitch that slows down as the game progresses often result in grind-out totals.	59 (RR vs RCB)	Balanced/Slow	164
4	Zayed Cricket Stadium Abu Dhabi, UAE A frequent host for overseas legs, famous for its long boundaries and 'sticky' surfaces that prevent high-scoring bursts.	70 (RCB vs RR)	Dry	162
5	ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Often used as a secondary home, the coastal humidity can make the ball stop on the surface, aiding change-of-pace bowlers.	92 (MI vs SRH)	Varied Bounce	165

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

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