In the IPL 2024 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, we witnessed a thriller as the match concluded with a full 40-over game. KKR clinched the victory by the barest of margins, winning by just one run. This isn’t the first time a match has ended with such a tight margin in the Indian Premier League. There is ample evidence of similar instances in the history of the Indian Premier League. Let’s revisit all the games where a team has emerged victorious with just a one-run margin in the IPL.
One Run Wins in IPL
| Match | Year | Winner |
| PBKS vs MI | 2008 | PBKS |
| PBKS vs Deccan Chargers | 2009 | PBKS |
| DC vs RR | 2012 | DC |
| MI vs PWI | 2012 | MI |
| CSK vs DC | 2015 | CSK |
| GL vs DC | 2016 | GL |
| RCB vs PBKS | 2017 | RCB |
| MI vs RPS | 2017 | MI |
| RCB vs CSK | 2019 | RCB |
| MI vs CSK | 2019 | MI |
| RCB vs DC | 2021 | RCB |
| LSG vs KKR | 2023 | LSG |
| KKR vs RCB | 2024* | KKR |
IPL synonyms for ‘thriller’
It’s fair to give IPL the synonym ‘thriller,’ as the IPL has witnessed more cruch games than any T20 league in the world.
Looking at the list, RCB has been part of these one run wins in IPL moments. Having experienced these crunch moments four times and emerging as winners on most occasions. Because of these crucial games, the IPL has become the most popular cricket league around the globe. It’s right to say that, in the end, IPL wins.
