Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are one of IPL’s most successful teams, with five titles and the most playoff appearances. Led by MS Dhoni since 2008, they’ve become a dominant force. However, despite their strength, CSK has also endured some shocking batting collapses. Here’s a look at the top five lowest totals registered by CSK in IPL history.
Lowest Team Totals by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL History
5. 109/10 vs Mumbai Indians (IPL 2019)
In the 2019 season, Mumbai Indians, led by Rohit Sharma, dismantled CSK for just 109 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Suresh Raina, captaining CSK, chose to bowl first. MI posted 155/4 with Sharma scoring a half-century. During the chase, CSK suffered a massive collapse, with Murali Vijay’s 38 being the top score. Lasith Malinga claimed 4 wickets, while Krunal Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah picked up 2 each. CSK eventually lost by 46 runs.
4. 109/10 vs Rajasthan Royals (IPL 2008)
Back in the inaugural IPL season, CSK were bowled out for 109 runs against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur. MS Dhoni won the toss and opted to bat, but RR’s Sohail Tanvir produced a brilliant spell, claiming 6 wickets. Openers Parthiv Patel and Stephen Fleming departed for ducks. Only Suresh Raina (27) and Albie Morkel (42) resisted briefly. RR chased the target comfortably, winning by 8 wickets.
3. 103/9 vs Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL 2025)
In the 2025 season, CSK struggled once again at home against KKR. Ajinkya Rahane’s side chose to bowl first at Chepauk. KKR’s bowlers dominated, with Sunil Narine (3), Varun Chakaravarthy (2), and Harshit Rana (2) restricting CSK to 103/9. The match was notable as MS Dhoni returned to captain CSK in place of the injured Ruturaj Gaikwad. Shivam Dube’s 31 was the highest score, and CSK lost by 8 wickets with 59 balls remaining.
2. 97/10 vs Mumbai Indians (IPL 2022)
CSK faced another batting collapse against MI in 2022 at Wankhede Stadium. In the 59th match of the season, MI opted to bowl and bundled out CSK for just 97 runs in 16 overs. Daniel Sams led with 3 wickets, supported by Riley Meredith and Kumar Kartikeya with 2 each. The Super Kings lost four of their top batters for single-digit scores. MS Dhoni remained unbeaten on 36, but MI chased the target down with ease, winning by 5 wickets.
1. 79/10 vs Mumbai Indians (IPL 2013)
CSK’s lowest-ever total came in 2013, again against MI at Wankhede. After MI posted a modest 139/5, thanks to Rohit Sharma’s unbeaten 39, CSK crumbled during the chase. Seven batters failed to reach double digits as the team folded for 79 runs. Mitchell Johnson and Pragyan Ojha both picked up 3 wickets each, sealing a 60-run victory for Mumbai.
