Punjab Kings endured a dismal collapse with the bat in Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2025, unraveling under the sustained pressure of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s clinical bowling attack at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium in Mullanpur. Bowled out for just 101 in 14.1 overs, Punjab’s total now stands tied for the third-lowest score ever recorded in IPL playoff history, matching Lucknow Super Giants` tally from the 2023 Eliminator against Mumbai Indians.

Only Deccan Chargers (82 in 2010) and Delhi Daredevils (87 in 2008) have posted lower playoff totals, both of which also came in high-stakes knockout clashes. Below are the five lowest scores in IPL playoff history:

107 – KKR vs MI (2017)