IPL 2026: Social media was flooded with “49” references and funny memes on Monday night after Delhi Capitals narrowly avoided the lowest total in Indian Premier League history during their match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Delhi, reeling at 8 for 6 inside four overs, faced the threat of falling below the record-low 49 set by Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017. The collapse sparked widespread online reactions, with fans tracking the possibility of a new unwanted record. The hosts eventually crossed the 50-run mark, prompting a mix of relief and humor across platforms such as X, where users noted that the “49 record” remained intact.
Here are some of the funniest memes:
Delhi were bowled out for 75, their third-lowest total in IPL history. The innings also saw them register the lowest powerplay score in the tournament, managing 13 for 6 in the first six overs.
Fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar led the collapse, sharing seven wickets.
Abishek Porel, introduced as an impact substitute early in the innings, was the only Delhi batter to score more than 20.
The episode revived the long-standing “49 all out” reference, which has remained part of IPL fan culture since 2017 and resurfaces whenever a team suffers a major collapse.
Delhi Capitals’ lowest IPL totals:66 vs Mumbai Indians, Delhi, 201767 vs Kings XI Punjab, Mohali, 201775 vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi, 2026