Do you know which are the 3 worst teams in IPL History? There are some teams in the IPL with a high loss percentage. Some of them are very famous but have not won a single trophy since the inaugural season of 2008. Every team tries to perform their best in the league, but wrong selection, bad decisions, and non-luck factors lead to their downfall even with their full efforts.
As we all know, IPL is the biggest cricket league in the world which is organized in India, and players from all major cricket-playing countries take part in it. Since its inception, 16 seasons of IPL have been hosted successfully, with season 17 is on its way. In the 2024 IPL Season, there are a total of 10 teams, some of which are very popular, like the Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings.
In this article, we are going to talk about the three worst teams in IPL history. We have mentioned the team based on their total win percentage since the inception of the IPL.
Top 3 Worst Teams in IPL History
1). Punjab Kings
On No. 1, we have Punjab Kings. With a total of 44–45 percent of win percent in the IPL, except for the 2008 and 2014 seasons, there was not a single time we could see the winning intent in the team. The team always sucks in big matches due to the wrong player selection and bad decisions. Punjab Kings should take important decisions with care, and the decisions of team management should be analyzed after every match to lead the team to new heights. Also Read: 10 Fastest Runners in Cricket History
2). Delhi Capitals
Delhi capitals, earlier called Delhi Daredevils, is ranked at No. 2 in our list of the top three worst teams in IPL history, with 46 percent win percentage of all seasons. The team was always packed with many star players, but due to a lack of efficient formation and coordination between the team, they were unable to win a single IPL title. However, in recent years, the team has made a commendable comeback by making correct formations and taking accurate decisions in matches.
3). Royal Challengers Banglore
[Ee sala cup namde] It would be nothing wrong to say that some teams are not meant to win, and unfortunately, RCB is one of them. Due to their repeat instances of being failed in knockout matches, the fans have labeled them as the Biggest Chokers of IPL. RCB has a huge fan base and consists of many big stars like Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Maxwell, etc., but even with their full efforts, they are not able to win even a single IPL title. Notably, RCB qualified for the playoffs eight times, but losing their qualifier game always disrupts their entire winning campaign. RCB always lacks a bowling unit, which is one of the reasons for not having success in any season. However, in recent years, the team has started focusing on the bowling unit and making the correct formations. The RCB winning percentage is around 48–49 percent, approx. Also Read: Indian National Cricket Team Coaches (Since 2000)
NOTE: The article is not meant to hurt the sentiments of fans of any of the above-mentioned teams. The article is based on the official figures and stats of the respective team.