Only 13 times in the history of the Indian Premier League did a side succeed in winning by a margin of 10 wickets. In the tournament’s history, only the Royal Challengers Bangalore have won as much as three IPL games by ten wickets. Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have won two games by this margin.
The Indian Premier League has given its fans joy and excitement over the years. There have been a lot of thrilling games that reached their pinnacle. But occasionally, a game will see one team completely overwhelm the other, ending any chance of a match. On occasion, a certain player who makes a remarkable effort will cause these results. In this post, we’ll examine the five IPL matches with the biggest runs-for-victory margins.
To win the match by ten wickets requires a lot of labour. The batting and bowling teams must put in an all-out effort from every player. In the IPL, teams have won by at least 10 wickets only 15 times Past IPL players include Royal Challengers Bangalore has won a maximum of three games by a margin of 10 wickets after two victory each for Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.
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Most Significant Win Margins (by 10 Wickets):
| Team | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC | MI | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India | 27 April 2008 |
| DD | PBKS | Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa | 19 April 2009 |
| RCB | RR | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore, India | 18 March 2010 |
| RR | MI | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India | 20 May 2011 |
| MI | RR | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, India | 20 May 2012 |
| CSK | PBKS | Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, India | 10 April 2013 |
| RCB | DD | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, India | 26 April 2015 |
| SEARCH | GL | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot, India | 21 April 2016 |
| KKR | GL | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot, India | 7 April 2017 |
| PBKS | DD | Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, India | 30 April 2017 |
| RCB | PBKS | Holkar Stadium, Indore, India | 14 May 2018 |
| CSK | PBKS | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, UAE | 4 October 2020 |
| MI | CSK | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, UAE | 23 October 2020 |
| SRH | MI | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, UAE | 3 November 2020 |
| RCB | RR | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India | 22 April 2021 |
Deccan Chargers v Mumbai Indians
The top spot on this ranking of the biggest wicket victories is held by IPL games that only feature the Deccan Chargers’ humiliating defeat to Mumbai Indians in the inaugural season of the competition. Chargers wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist hit a 109 off just 47 balls to lead his team to victory even after Mumbai registered a solid 154/7.
Delhi Daredevils v Kings XI Punjab
The following match on this list of the largest wicket margins of victory in IPL games occurred in Cape Town in 2009, when Delhi Daredevils overcame Kings XI Punjab despite a weather delay. Delhi demolished the goal of 54 runs in six overs in just 4.5 overs to win.
Rajasthan Royals take against the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Only one 10-wicket win was also registered in 2010 when Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Rajasthan Royals in 10.4 overs after bowling them out for just 92.
Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians
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In 2011, Mumbai Indians’ modest score of 133/5 was successfully beaten by Shane Watson’s 89 off 47 balls. Mumbai Indians suffered a 10-wicket defeat at the hands of the previous entry’s victors, who turned the tables on them.
Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals
The next year, the Mumbai Indians made amends by successfully chasing down the even more difficult total of 163 to earn a 10-wicket triumph. Dwayne Smith received the award for player of the game after netting 87 points on 58 balls.
Kings XI Punjab will take against Chennai Super Kings.
Only one team from 2013 is represented on this list of the largest wicket victory in IPL matches: Chennai Super Kings, who defeated Kings XI Punjab in Mohali. Before leading his team to victory with 86 off 54 balls and earning the Orange Cap that year, Michael Hussey’s team, Kings XI, scored 138 in their 20 overs.
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Daredevils
Royal Challengers Bangalore continued the trend of games with the most wickets won in the 2015 IPL season as they skittled Delhi out for 95, which they subsequently chased down in 10.3 overs.
Gujarat Lions vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad
Gujarat Lions, led by Suresh Raina, lost by a 10-wicket margin during their brief IPL stint. The Lions could only manage 135/8 in their 20 overs despite their captain’s heroic 75, which SRH was able to chase down with the aid of Shikhar Dhawan and David Warner’s fifty-plus scores.
Kolkata Knight Riders v Gujarat Lions
Gujarat Lions scored 183/4 in their 20 overs, but they lost heavily because Gautam Gambhir (76 off 48) and Chris Lynn (93 off 41) ran them off the field. This is the Gujarat Lions’ second time making the list of IPL games with the largest margins of wicket victories.
Kings XI Punjab versus Delhi Daredevils
In the second 2017 match to make our list of the biggest wicket wins in IPL matches, Kings XI Punjab knocked Delhi Daredevils out for just 67 before Martin Guptill’s 50 off 27 balls handed them an easy victory.
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