The Lanka Premier League (LPL) has witnessed plenty of high-scoring matches since its inaugural season in 2020, but there have also been games where batting line-ups failed to put up competitive totals.
Disciplined bowling, difficult batting conditions, and regular wickets have resulted in several memorable collapses over the years. As of the end of the 2024 season, Dambulla’s 69 against Jaffna Kings in 2021 remains the lowest team total in the tournament’s history.
In this article, we rank the ten lowest team totals recorded in LPL history.
Top 10 Lowest Team Totals in LPL
Although the LPL is known for aggressive batting, several matches have been dominated by bowlers. The table below lists the ten lowest completed team totals in the tournament’s history.
The table below shows the lowest completed innings recorded in the LPL.
| Rank | Team | Score | Opposition | Venue | Result | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dambulla | 69 | Jaffna Kings | Colombo (RPS) | Lost | 2021 |
| 2 | Colombo | 74 | Galle Titans | Colombo (RPS) | Lost | 2023 |
| 3 | Jaffna Kings | 89 | Galle Titans | Colombo (RPS) | Lost | 2023 |
| 4 | Dambulla Aura | 89 | Colombo Stars | Pallekele | Lost | 2022 |
| 5 | Kandy Falcons | 90 | Colombo Stars | Hambantota | Lost | 2022 |
| 6 | Colombo Stars | 91 | Jaffna Kings | Colombo (RPS) | Lost | 2021 |
| 7 | Colombo | 95 | Kandy Falcons | Colombo (RPS) | Lost | 2024 |
| 8 | B-Love Kandy | 97 | Galle Titans | Colombo (RPS) | Lost | 2023 |
| 9 | Kandy Tuskers | 105 | Jaffna Stallions | Hambantota | Lost | 2020 |
| 10 | Colombo Stars | 106 | Kandy Falcons | Colombo (RPS) | Lost | 2022 |
Below is a closer look at each of these low-scoring innings.
1. Dambulla – 69 vs Jaffna Kings (2021)
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Team | Dambulla |
| Score | 69 |
| Overs | 14.1 |
| Opposition | Jaffna Kings |
| Venue | Colombo (RPS) |
| Result | Lost |
| Match Date | 13 December 2021 |
Dambulla recorded the lowest team total in Lanka Premier League history after being bowled out for just 69 against Jaffna Kings. The innings lasted only 14.1 overs as wickets kept falling at regular intervals, leaving no room for a recovery.
Source: Cricket World
Jaffna Kings made full use of the collapse and secured a comfortable win, while the total remains unmatched as the lowest in the tournament.
2. Colombo – 74 vs Galle Titans (2023)
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Team | Colombo |
| Score | 74 |
| Overs | 15.4 |
| Opposition | Galle Titans |
| Venue | Colombo (RPS) |
| Result | Lost |
| Match Date | 15 August 2023 |
Colombo were dismissed for 74 after Galle Titans kept the batters under pressure from the opening over. Early breakthroughs left the middle order with plenty to do, but partnerships never developed.
The innings ended inside 16 overs, making it the second-lowest total in LPL history and Colombo’s lowest score in the competition.
3. Jaffna Kings – 89 vs Galle Titans (2023)
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Team | Jaffna Kings |
| Score | 89 |
| Overs | 20.0 |
| Opposition | Galle Titans |
| Venue | Colombo (RPS) |
| Result | Lost |
| Match Date | 13 August 2023 |
Jaffna Kings struggled throughout their innings against Galle Titans and could only manage 89 from the allotted 20 overs.
The batting side found it difficult to score boundaries and lost wickets at important stages of the innings. The total remains one of the lowest ever defended or recorded in the Lanka Premier League.
4. Dambulla Aura – 89 vs Colombo Stars (2022)
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Team | Dambulla Aura |
| Score | 89 |
| Overs | 13.5 |
| Opposition | Colombo Stars |
| Venue | Pallekele |
| Result | Lost |
| Match Date | 14 December 2022 |
Dambulla Aura were bowled out for 89 in only 13.5 overs after Colombo Stars dominated with the ball. The batting line-up never settled, and regular wickets prevented any momentum from building.
The innings ended quickly and remains tied for the third-lowest total recorded in the history of the Lanka Premier League.
5. Kandy Falcons – 90 vs Colombo Stars (2022)
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Team | Kandy Falcons |
| Score | 90 |
| Overs | 14.3 |
| Opposition | Colombo Stars |
| Venue | Hambantota |
| Result | Lost |
| Match Date | 6 December 2022 |
Kandy Falcons were dismissed for 90 while chasing against Colombo Stars in Hambantota. The innings never gained momentum as the top order failed to provide a solid start and the lower order could not change the course of the match.
The total remains the fifth-lowest completed innings in LPL history.
6. Colombo Stars – 91 vs Jaffna Kings (2021)
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Team | Colombo Stars |
| Score | 91 |
| Overs | 15.5 |
| Opposition | Jaffna Kings |
| Venue | Colombo (RPS) |
| Result | Lost |
| Match Date | 16 December 2021 |
Colombo Stars were bowled out for 91 while chasing against Jaffna Kings in Colombo. The innings never found any rhythm as wickets continued to fall throughout the chase.
The team failed to build a meaningful partnership, and Jaffna Kings completed a comfortable victory to hand Colombo Stars one of their lowest totals in the competition.
7. Colombo – 95 vs Dambulla Sixers (2024)
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Team | Colombo |
| Score | 95 |
| Overs | 18.1 |
| Opposition | Dambulla Sixers |
| Venue | Colombo (RPS) |
| Result | Lost |
| Match Date | 16 July 2024 |
Colombo’s batting line-up struggled to put runs on the board against Dambulla Sixers and was dismissed for 95.
The innings lasted more than 18 overs, but regular wickets prevented the batters from increasing the scoring rate. It became Colombo’s second appearance among the ten lowest totals in LPL history.
8. B-Love Kandy – 97 vs Galle Titans (2023)
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Team | B-Love Kandy |
| Score | 97 |
| Overs | 17.1 |
| Opposition | Galle Titans |
| Venue | Colombo (RPS) |
| Result | Lost |
| Match Date | 1 August 2023 |
B-Love Kandy managed only 97 against Galle Titans after losing wickets at regular intervals. The batting unit found it difficult to build partnerships, and no batter was able to play a long innings.
Galle Titans comfortably defended their target, while the total remains among the lowest recorded in the tournament.
9. Kandy Tuskers – 105 vs Jaffna Stallions (2020)
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Team | Kandy Tuskers |
| Score | 105 |
| Overs | 19.2 |
| Opposition | Jaffna Stallions |
| Venue | Hambantota |
| Result | Lost |
| Match Date | 5 December 2020 |
Kandy Tuskers were dismissed for 105 during the inaugural edition of the Lanka Premier League.
Jaffna Stallions controlled the innings with disciplined bowling and did not allow the batting side to score freely. Although the innings lasted more than 19 overs, the total proved well below what was needed to stay competitive.
10. Colombo Stars – 106 vs Kandy Falcons (2022)
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Team | Colombo Stars |
| Score | 106 |
| Overs | 19.1 |
| Opposition | Kandy Falcons |
| Venue | Colombo (RPS) |
| Result | Lost |
| Match Date | 17 December 2022 |
Colombo Stars complete the top ten after being bowled out for 106 against Kandy Falcons. The innings started steadily but lost momentum after the middle order collapsed.
Kandy Falcons kept the pressure on throughout the chase and secured the win, while Colombo Stars recorded their second-lowest total of the 2022 season.
Lowest Team Totals by Season
The distribution of low-scoring innings across LPL editions reveals patterns in match conditions and bowling excellence. The 2023 season produced multiple sub-90 totals, suggesting particularly difficult batting conditions or sustained bowling pressure during that tournament phase.
Notable low-scoring seasons and their circumstances provide context for understanding the factors contributing to team collapses.
| Season | Lowest Total | Team | Opposition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 105 | Kandy Tuskers | Jaffna Stallions | Hambantota |
| 2021 | 69 | Dambulla | Jaffna Kings | Colombo (RPS) |
| 2022 | 89 | Dambulla Aura | Colombo Stars | Pallekele |
| 2023 | 74 | Colombo | Galle Titans | Colombo (RPS) |
| 2024 | 95 | Colombo | Kandy Falcons | Colombo (RPS) |
Other Notable LPL Team Records
The Lanka Premier League has produced several memorable team performances, from record-breaking totals to dramatic batting collapses.
The table below highlights a few notable team records from the tournament.
| Record | Team/Match |
|---|---|
| Lowest Team Total | Dambulla – 69 vs Jaffna Kings (2021) |
| Highest Team Total | Jaffna Kings – 240/4 vs Dambulla Aura (2022) |
| Lowest Total in 2024 | Colombo – 95 vs Dambulla Sixers |
| Only Total Below 70 | Dambulla – 69 |
| Teams With Multiple Top 10 Lowest Totals | Colombo and Colombo Stars |
Conclusion: Dambulla Recorded the Lowest Score in LPL History
Dambulla continues to hold the unwanted record for the lowest score in LPL history after being dismissed for 69 against Jaffna Kings during the 2021 season. No other team has been bowled out for fewer than 70 runs in the tournament so far.
Colombo, Jaffna Kings, Dambulla Aura and Kandy Falcons also feature among the lowest team totals after struggling against disciplined bowling attacks. Their collapses remain some of the most one-sided batting performances seen in the competition.
As the Lanka Premier League continues to grow, teams have become stronger, and batting standards have improved. Even so, these low totals remain a reminder of how quickly a T20 innings can unravel when wickets fall regularly and partnerships fail to develop.
