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The IPL is one of the most popular and widely followed cricket leagues in the world, with a status comparable to the English Premier League in football. The league is highly competitive, featuring many strong teams and attracting millions of fans across India. Over its more than 15-year history, some teams have achieved glory through consistent performance and championship titles, while others have struggled to make a mark and are considered the "most unsuccessful" teams.
To evaluate whether a team is "unsuccessful," two key metrics are considered: overall win rate and total losses. Based on the latest data as of August 2025, Rajasthan Royals (RR) holds the record for the most losses in IPL history, while Pune Warriors India (PWI) has the lowest win rate among all teams that have participated. Here's a closer look at the Most Unsuccessful Teams in IPL.
| Team | Total Matches | Wins | Losses | Win Rate | Titles Won |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 168 | 92 | 76 | 54.76 | 5 |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | 168 | 88 | 80 | 52.38 | 5 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | 168 | 74 | 93 | 44.05 | 1 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 168 | 72 | 94 | 42.86 | 3 |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 168 | 68 | 99 | 40.48 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 168 | 63 | 105 | 37.50 | 1 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 168 | 63 | 104 | 37.50 | 1 |
| Delhi Daredevils (DD) | 126 | 47 | 79 | 37.30 | 0 |
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | 56 | 34 | 22 | 60.71 | 1 |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 56 | 30 | 26 | 53.57 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers (DEC) | 56 | 19 | 37 | 33.93 | 0 |
| Pune Warriors India (PWI) | 42 | 8 | 34 | 19.05 | 0 |
| Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS) | 28 | 14 | 14 | 50.00 | 0 |
| Gujarat Lions (GL) | 28 | 13 | 15 | 46.43 | 0 |
| Kochi Tuskers Kerala (KTK) | 14 | 6 | 8 | 42.86 | 0 |
Rajasthan Royals famously won the inaugural IPL in 2008, but in subsequent seasons, their performance has been largely mediocre. As of 2025, they have lost 105 out of 168 matches, with a win rate of only 37.50%, tying with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for the lowest among active teams. Despite having talented young players, the team has never achieved the stability of top-tier sides. In the 2025 season, RR finished 9th, showing little improvement.
Pune Warriors India (PWI) was an IPL franchise based in Pune, established in 2011. The team played a total of 42 matches, winning only 8, resulting in a win rate of just 19.05%-the lowest among all IPL teams. PWI withdrew from the league after the 2013 season due to financial and management issues and never won a championship.
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the IPL title in 2016, but their overall performance is similar to that of RR. In 168 matches, they have lost 104, with a win rate of 37.50%. The team often relies on the brilliance of individual star players rather than consistent team performance, which contributes to their classification as an "unsuccessful" team.
Punjab Kings have long been one of the most unfortunate teams in IPL history. Despite having a large fan base and several star players, they have failed to achieve consistent success. As of 2025, PBKS has lost 99 matches, with a win rate of 40.48%, and has yet to win a title, although they reached the finals twice, missing out narrowly due to luck.
Delhi Daredevils (now renamed Delhi Capitals) struggled in the early years of IPL. Out of 126 matches, they lost 79, with a win rate of only 37.30%. Although the team improved after rebranding, their performance has remained mediocre. In the 2025 IPL season, they finished 5th in the regular standings.
Kolkata Knight Riders' record has been highly inconsistent. While they have won three IPL titles, their overall win rate is only 42.86%, with 94 losses in 168 matches. They are a team capable of reaching the top in peak years but struggling for consistency in low periods, which places them among the "less successful" franchises.
Which team has the most losses in IPL?
Rajasthan Royals hold the record with 105 losses, followed closely by Sunrisers Hyderabad with 104.
Which is the unlucky team in IPL?
Punjab Kings are considered the unluckiest team, often coming close to winning the title but never securing it.
Who is the most successful team in IPL?
As of 2025, CSK and MI are tied as the most successful teams, each with 5 championships.
