Delhi Capitals' Lowest Totals In IPL History: Analyzing the 2026 Shambles vs RCB
Explore the darkest batting days for Delhi Capitals, including their recent collapse against RCB in IPL 2026 and the historical lows from the Delhi Daredevils era.
The Delhi Capitals hit a new low in the ongoing IPL 2026 season during their Match 39 encounter against the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In a staggering display of batting fragility, the hosts were bundled out for just 75. At one point, the scoreboard read a haunting 8-6, threatening to break the all-time record for the lowest IPL total before David Miller and Abishek Porel provided a minor salvage operation.
While the 75-run total sent shockwaves through the fan base, it surprisingly only ranks third on their list of all-time lowest scores. Let’s revisit the five most difficult outings for the franchise in IPL history.
1. 66 All Out vs Mumbai Indians (2017)
This remains the absolute nadir for the franchise. Chasing a massive target of 213 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the then-Daredevils collapsed like a house of cards. Sanju Samson fell for a first-ball duck, setting the tone for a 146-run defeat. Karun Nair was the top scorer with 21, but the team was dismissed in just 13.4 overs.
2. 67 All Out vs Kings XI Punjab (2017)
Just a week prior to the Mumbai disaster, Delhi suffered a similar fate in Mohali. Sandeep Sharma’s masterclass in swing bowling (4-20) decimated the top order. Corey Anderson’s 18 was the highest score in an innings that lasted only 17.1 overs, proving that 2017 was a year of batting nightmares for the capital side.
3. 75 All Out vs RCB (2026)
The latest entry to this list occurred in the 2026 season. Facing a relentless RCB attack led by Josh Hazlewood (4-12) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3-5), Delhi’s top order including KL Rahul and Nitish Rana failed to fire. Abishek Porel’s 30 runs saved the side from the ultimate embarrassment of falling below the 50-run mark.
4. 80 All Out vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (2013)
Batting first in Hyderabad, Delhi appeared to be rebuilding at 50-2 before a catastrophic middle-order collapse saw them lose 8 wickets for just 30 runs. Dale Steyn and Thisara Perera were the chief destroyers, ensuring Delhi didn't even use their full quota of 20 overs.
5. 83 All Out vs Chennai Super Kings (2013)
Chasing 170 in Delhi, the hosts never got going. Despite the presence of legends like Virender Sehwag and Mahela Jayawardene, the CSK bowling unit kept a tight lid on the scoring. Interestingly, this remains a rare match where no batter recorded a duck, yet the team failed to cross 83, as eight players were dismissed for single-digit scores.
With 2026 adding another chapter to this unwanted record book, fans are left wondering if the Capitals can find the consistency needed to avoid such collapses in the business end of the tournament.
