The Indian Premier League since its inception in 2008 has seen some truly unforgettable matches, with nail-biting finishes, last-ball thrillers, and super overs becoming a regular feature of the tournament.
Here are the top 10 closest matches in IPL history:
1. Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2020)
This match saw Sunrisers Hyderabad chasing a target of 164 runs set by Kolkata Knight Riders. The match ultimately came down to the wire, with Sunrisers needing 17 runs from the last over. In the end, they managed to tie the match, with Sunrisers’ David Warner and Kolkata’s Shubman Gill both being the top scorers for their team. The match was eventually decided in a Super Over, which Kolkata won later.
2. Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians (2019)
This was a closely contested match between two of the most favorite teams in the IPL. Mumbai Indians set a target of 188 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore. The match eventually came down to the last over, with Royal Challengers needing 17 runs to win. In the end, they fell short by just 6 runs, with Mumbai Indians coming out as narrow winners.
3. Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab (2015)
In this match, Kings XI Punjab was chasing a target of 192 runs set by Rajasthan Royals. The match ultimately came down to the last over, with Punjab needing 14 runs to win. In the end, they managed to score 13 in the last over and the match was tied, with both teams finishing on 191 runs each. The match was eventually decided in a Super Over, in which Kings XI Punjab won by 9 runs.
4. Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings (2011)
This was another closely contested match between two of the most successful teams in the IPL. Chennai Super Kings set a target of 154 runs for Kolkata Knight Riders. The match ultimately came down to the last over, with Kolkata needing 9 runs to win. In the end, they fell short by just 2 runs, with Chennai Super Kings coming out as narrow winners.
5. Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2008)
In the 10th match of IPL 2009, Kolkata Knight Riders were chasing a target of 151 runs set by Rajasthan Royals. The match ultimately came down to the last over, with Rajasthan needing 7 runs to win. In the end, they managed to tie the match, with both teams finishing with 150 runs each. The match was eventually decided in a Super Over, which Rajasthan Royals won with 2 balls remaining.
6. Gujarat Lions vs Mumbai Indians (2017)
In this match, Mumbai Indians were chasing a target of 154 runs set by the Gujarat Lions. The match ultimately came down to the last over, with Mumbai needing 11 runs to win. In the end, they managed to tie the match, with both teams finishing on 153 runs each. The match was eventually decided in a Super Over, which Mumbai Indians won by 5 runs.
7. Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2019)
In this match, Delhi Capitals were chasing a target of 186 runs set by Kolkata Knight Riders. The match came down to the last over, with Delhi needing 6 runs to win. In the end, they managed to tie the match, with both teams finishing with 185 runs each. The match was eventually decided in a Super Over, which Delhi Capitals won by 3 runs.
8. Mumbai Indians vs Kings XI Punjab (2020)
In this match, Kings XI Punjab was chasing a target of 177 runs set by Mumbai Indians. The match eventually came down to the last over, and Kings XI Punjab managed to tie the match, with both teams finishing on 176 runs each. The match was eventually decided in a Super Over, and Kings XI Punjab won.
9. Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians (2020)
In this match, Mumbai Indians were chasing a target of 202 runs set by Royal Challengers Bangalore. The match boiled down to the last over, with the Sunrisers needing 19 runs to win. In the end, they managed to tie the match, with both teams finishing with 201 runs each. The match was eventually decided in a Super Over, which Royal Challengers Bangalore won.
10. Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (2019)
In this match, Sunrisers Hyderabad was chasing a target of 163 runs set by Mumbai Indians. The match ultimately came down to the last over, with Mumbai needing 17 runs to win. In the end, they managed to tie the match, with both teams finishing with 162 runs each. The match was eventually decided in a Super Over, which Mumbai Indians won with 3 balls left.
