Most 1-Run Wins: In a league famed for its unpredictability and dramatic finishes, 1-run victories are a rarity in the Indian Premier League (IPL). These razor-thin results are often the product of clinical death bowling, sharp fielding, and the ability to thrive under immense pressure. As of May 2025, only a handful of teams have pulled off this feat multiple times. Here’s a breakdown of the franchises with the most 1-run wins in IPL history.
Teams With the Most 1-Run Wins
| Team | 1-Run Wins |
|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | 3 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 3 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 2 |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS)* | 2 |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 1 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 1 |
| Gujarat Lions (defunct) | 1 |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 1 |
| Delhi Daredevils (now DC) | 1 |
Mumbai Indians (3 Wins)
Mumbai Indians have mastered the art of defending tight totals over the years, with three famous 1-run wins.
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May 3, 2012 vs Pune Warriors – Defended 121 at Pune.
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May 21, 2017 vs Rising Pune Supergiant (Final) – Held RPS to 128 after posting 130 in Hyderabad.
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May 12, 2019 vs Chennai Super Kings (Final) – Secured the title by restricting CSK to 149 after scoring 150.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (3 Wins)
RCB have a reputation for high-scoring games and edge-of-the-seat thrillers.
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May 9, 2016 vs Kings XI Punjab – Won in Mohali defending 176.
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April 21, 2019 vs CSK – Restrained Chennai to 160 chasing 162 in Bengaluru.
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April 27, 2021 vs Delhi Capitals – Defended 172 successfully in Ahmedabad.
Kolkata Knight Riders (2 Wins)
KKR’s two 1-run wins came in consecutive seasons, including the most recent one in 2025.
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April 21, 2024 vs RCB – Defended a mammoth 223 at Eden Gardens.
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May 4, 2025 vs Rajasthan Royals – Another home thriller, this time defending 207.
Punjab Kings / Kings XI Punjab (2 Wins)
Punjab’s early years in the IPL featured some dramatic low-margin victories.
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May 21, 2008 vs Mumbai Indians – Defended 190 at the Wankhede.
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May 17, 2009 vs Deccan Chargers – Held on defending just 135 in Johannesburg.
Chennai Super Kings (1 Win)
CSK may not win often by 1-run margins, but when they do, it’s a memorable contest.
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April 9, 2015 vs Delhi Daredevils – Defended 151 at Chepauk.
Other Notable One-Run Victories
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Delhi Daredevils (2012) – Beat Rajasthan Royals by 1 run defending 153 in Delhi.
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Gujarat Lions (2016) – Edged Delhi Daredevils by 1 run in a tense game in the capital.
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Lucknow Super Giants (2023) – Narrow win over KKR at Eden Gardens, defending 177.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad (2024) – Pulled off a thrilling 1-run win over Rajasthan Royals defending 202 in Hyderabad.
A Game of Inches
What makes a 1-run win so compelling is its unpredictability. It’s the culmination of fine margins: a dropped catch, a missed run-out, or a single miscalculation. These moments linger in the memory, not just for their rarity, but for what they reveal—resilience, tactical clarity, and the sheer volatility that defines the IPL.
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