The IPL (Indian Premier League) is synonymous with entertainment and thrilling matches. However, there are certain matches that set the pulses racing—both for the spectators seated in the stadium and the millions watching on television. Did you know that in the history of the IPL, there have been 16 instances where a team secured victory by a mere one run? In today's blog, we will discuss those closest IPL victories wins decided by the narrowest of margins that have been etched forever into the pages of history.
List of the Closest Wins by Margin of Runs in IPL History
| Winner | Margin | Balls Rem | Target | Overs | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings XI | 1 run | 0 | 190 | 20.0 | vs MI | Wankhede | 21 May 2008 |
| Kings XI | 1 run | 0 | 135 | 20.0 | vs Chargers | Johannesburg | 17 May 2009 |
| Daredevils | 1 run | 0 | 153 | 20.0 | vs RR | Delhi | 29 Apr 2012 |
| MI | 1 run | 0 | 121 | 20.0 | vs Warriors | Pune | 3 May 2012 |
| CSK | 1 run | 0 | 151 | 20.0 | vs Daredevils | Chennai | 9 Apr 2015 |
| Guj Lions | 1 run | 0 | 173 | 20.0 | vs Daredevils | Delhi | 27 Apr 2016 |
| RCB | 1 run | 0 | 176 | 20.0 | vs Kings XI | Mohali | 9 May 2016 |
| MI | 1 run | 0 | 130 | 20.0 | vs Supergiant | Hyderabad | 21 May 2017 |
| RCB | 1 run | 0 | 162 | 20.0 | vs CSK | Bengaluru | 21 Apr 2019 |
| MI | 1 run | 0 | 150 | 20.0 | vs CSK | Hyderabad | 12 May 2019 |
| RCB | 1 run | 0 | 172 | 20.0 | vs DC | Ahmedabad | 27 Apr 2021 |
| LSG | 1 run | 0 | 177 | 20.0 | vs KKR | Eden Gardens | 20 May 2023 |
| KKR | 1 run | 0 | 223 | 20.0 | vs RCB | Eden Gardens | 21 Apr 2024 |
| SRH | 1 run | 0 | 202 | 20.0 | vs RR | Hyderabad | 2 May 2024 |
| KKR | 1 run | 0 | 207 | 20.0 | vs RR | Eden Gardens | 4 May 2025 |
| GT | 1 run | 0 | 211 | 20.0 | vs DC | Delhi | 8 Apr 2026 |
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