Teams with the Most losses in a single IPL season
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the most popular T20 cricket league in the world. Since its inception in 2008, IPL has seen some absolutely sensational performances from players and teams over the years. However, amidst the domination of champions like Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings , there have been a few forgettable seasons for some franchises.Â
In this blog post, we will look at the teams with the most losses in a single IPL season . The IPL format and auction process make it difficult for teams to have a sustained successful run. Even the most consistent franchises have suffered terrible campaigns at some point.
Most Unsuccessful IPL Seasons
While no IPL franchise has suffered more than 13 losses in a single season so far, some teams have endured multiple disastrous seasons with 11 or 12 losses.
The table below summarizes the worst IPL seasons in terms of losses suffered by a team:
| Team | Most Losses in a Single IPL Season | Most Consecutive Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi Daredevils (2013) | 13 (IPL 2013) | 11 (2014-2015) |
| Deccan Chargers (2008) | 12 (IPL 2008) | Not Recorded |
| Pune Warriors India (2012) | 12 (IPL 2012 & 2013) | 11 (2012-2013) |
| Delhi Daredevils (2014) | 12 (IPL 2014) | Continued from 2013 |
| Deccan Chargers (2012) | 11 (IPL 2012) | Not Recorded |
As we can see, the now-defunct Pune Warriors India and Delhi Daredevils franchises dominate this infamous list.
#1. Delhi Daredevils – 13 Losses in IPL 2013
The Delhi Daredevils have the record of the most losses in a single IPL season . In IPL 2013 , Delhi managed to win just 3 out of their 16 matches, facing 13 losses  the highest number of losses in any IPL season.
 Delhi had a team filled with match-winners like Virender Sehwag , David Warner , and Mahela Jayawardene . But inexplicably, the team failed to click as a unit in 2013. None of the batters managed any consistency, while the bowlers also had a forgettable season.
Mahela Jayawardene captained the franchise in that season but couldn’t inspire his team. The continuous losses completely broke their morale as they finished at the bottom of the points table.
#2. Deccan Chargers – 12 Losses in IPL 2008
IPL 2008 was the inaugural season of the glitzy league where most things were still being figured out by the teams and organizers.
Deccan Chargers endured a nightmare in that first season, losing 12 out of their 14 games. With stars like Adam Gilchrist , VVS Laxman and Herschelle Gibbs in their line-up, much more was expected of the Hyderabad-based franchise.
Initially led by Laxman, Deccan Chargers made Adam Gilchrist their captain midway into the season to revive their fortunes – but in vain. Their solitary bright spot was the emergence of a young [[Rohit Sharma]], who signaled his T20 potential.
#3. Pune Warriors India – 12 Losses in 2012 & 2013
The now-defunct Pune setup holds the record for the most consecutive losses in IPL history . In their debut IPL 2012 season, they lost 12 out of their 16 games. Sadly, their performance only worsened next season.
In IPL 2013 , Pune Warriors India managed a single win and faced 12 losses yet again! A side filled with stars like Yuvraj Singh , Angelo Mathews and Steve Smith was expected to do much better.
They struggled with team balance issues persistently and never really fired as a unit. This resulted in the lowest win percentage (20.8%) in IPL history . After two disastrous seasons, the franchise was terminated due to financial troubles.
#4. Delhi Daredevils – 12 Losses in IPL 2014
 Delhi Daredevils had a tough time in IPL 2014. They let go of big players like Virender Sehwag and David Warner before the season. The team had trouble finding the right mix of players again.
They lost 12 out of 14 matches, making it a very bad season for their fans. The team mostly relied on players like JP Duminy and Quinton de Kock, but they couldn’t win many games. Some famous players like Kevin Pietersen did not play well either.
Losing so many games, especially after a bad season the year before, made the team feel sad and lose confidence. Even though they had good players, they couldn’t work well together as a team.
#5. Deccan Chargers – 11 Losses in IPL 2012
IPL 2012 turned out to be the last season for Deccan Chargers as the franchise ceased to exist next year. And it was another poor season where they finished with the wooden spoon.
The Chargers won just 3 out of their 16 games in 2012 and lost 11 matches – the joint second-highest number of losses in an IPL season. Kumar Sangakkara captained an underperforming side featuring Dale Steyn , Cameron White and JP Duminy .
Their struggle, especially against big hitters, showcased why they are among the Bowlers Who Have Conceded the Most Sixes in IPL History. This poor performance over two seasons played a significant role in the owners losing interest, ultimately leading to the termination of Deccan Chargers from the IPL.
