Most Consecutive Losses in IPL by a Team – The Longest Streak

Longest consecutive Losing Streaks in IPL History: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most popular T20 cricket leagues in the world. Since its inception in 2008, the IPL has seen exhilarating contests between star-studded teams. While some seasons witness teams dominating their opponents, others see teams struggling to register wins. This article will discuss most consecutive losses in IPL by a team.

consecutive losses in IPL history

TEAMS	MATCHES LOST IN A ROW	YEAR
PUNE WARRIORS INDIA	11	2012-2013
DELHI DAREDEVILS	11	2014-2015
PUNE WARRIORS INDIA	9	2013
KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS	9	2009
MUMBAI INDIANS	8	2022
DELHI DAREDEVILS	8	2012-2013
ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE	7	2019
PUNE WARRIORS INDIA	7	2011
DECCAN CHARGERS	7	2008

#1. The Longest Losing Streak in IPL – Pune Warriors India’s 11 Straight Losses

The record for the  most consecutive losses in IPL history  is held by former team Pune Warriors India. In the 2012 and 2013 IPL seasons, Pune lost an astounding  11 matches in a row . 

Having made their IPL debut in 2011, Pune won only 4 out of the 28 matches they played in the league. The team’s tragic run started at the fag end of the 2012 season when they lost their last three games. Their poor form continued into the 2013 season, where Pune lost their first eight matches on the trot.  

Across both seasons, Pune’s losing streak extended to 11 games before they finally registered a win against Delhi in their 10th match of the 2013 season.

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#2. Delhi Capitals – 11 Consecutive Losses from 2014-2015

The second longest losing streak also stands at 11 consecutive matches. Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) holds this joint-record along with Pune Warriors India. 

Delhi struggled in the early years of the IPL, failing to make the playoffs between 2009 to 2013. However, their worst IPL season came in 2014 when they finished rock-bottom in the points table.  

The team lost 11 straight games in the 2014 and 2015 seasons under Gary Kirsten’s coaching. Their miserable run started when they lost their last six league games in IPL 2014. The team continued its poor showing in the next season losing the first five matches of the 2015 season.  

Delhi’s losing streak finally ended after 11 games when they defeated Punjab in their sixth match of IPL 2015.

#3. Pune Warriors’ 9 Consecutive Losses in 2013 

The third highest losing streak also belongs to the now defunct Pune Warriors India franchise. After losing their last three games in IPL 2012, Pune continued their disastrous run in the next season as well.

They lost their first six matches of the 2013 season under the captaincy of Angelo Matthews. This took their tally to nine consecutive losses in the IPL.

Their losing sequence finally came to an end against Delhi Daredevils, when they won by 38 runs in their seventh match of IPL 2013.

Other teams with the most consecutive in IPL

While Pune Warriors India and Delhi Capitals hold the record for the maximum consecutive losses, a few other teams have also suffered significant losing streaks:

#4. Kolkata Knight Riders – 9 Consecutive Losses (2009)

Kolkata Knight Riders, one of the most successful IPL teams today, faced a tough phase in 2009. After a poor start, they lost nine consecutive matches, finishing last in the points table. This streak stood as a record for consecutive losses until surpassed by Pune and Delhi.

#5. Mumbai Indians – 8 Consecutive Losses (2022)

Mumbai Indians, a five-time IPL champion team, faced their worst season in 2022, losing eight consecutive matches. Despite their rich history of success, they managed to win only four out of 14 games and finished last in the points table.

#6. Delhi Daredevils – 8 Consecutive Losses (2013)

Delhi Daredevils’ struggles continued in 2013 as they faced eight consecutive losses. Despite finishing first in 2012, they failed to maintain their form and lost their first seven matches of the 2013 season.

#7. Royal Challengers Bangalore – 7 Consecutive Losses (2019)

RCB faced a difficult phase in the 2019 season, losing seven consecutive matches, including their final game in 2018 and the first six games of the 2019 edition. Their poor performance placed them at the bottom of the points table during this stretch.

#8. Pune Warriors India – 7 Consecutive Losses (2011)

Pune Warriors India, in their debut season in 2011, began strongly with two wins but then suffered seven consecutive losses, marking a difficult entry into the IPL.

#9. Deccan Chargers – 7 Consecutive Losses (2008)

Deccan Chargers, the 2009 IPL champions, had a rocky start during their debut season in 2008. They faced seven consecutive losses after a promising start, making it one of the longest losing streaks in the early years of the IPL.

#10. Royal Challengers Bangalore – 6 Consecutive Losses (2024)

In the 2024 season, Royal Challengers Bangalore experienced another rough patch with six consecutive losses, including defeats against CSK, Punjab Kings, KKR, LSG, Rajasthan Royals, and Mumbai Indians. However, they made a strong comeback, winning crucial matches to secure a playoff spot.

These streaks highlight how even the strongest teams can face challenging phases in the IPL. However, many teams have bounced back from such setbacks to achieve great success in later seasons.

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