Lowest Team Score in T20 World Cup -List of Lowest Team Scores in Cricket Match

The lowest team score in T20 World Cup is an embarrassing record and a cautionary tale for all teams. While lesser-known teams like Canada and Namibia have often been dismissed for humiliating scores, even strong teams and full ICC members such as Bangladesh and Pakistan have recorded some of the lowest totals in ICC World Cup history.

The Netherlands have twice registered the lowest team scores in T20 World Cup history. In a match against Sri Lanka during the 2014 T20 World Cup in Chattogram, they were bowled out for 39 in 10.3 overs, the lowest team score in the tournament’s history. Again, in the 2021 T20 World Cup in Sharjah, the Netherlands were all out for 44 in 10 overs, once again against Sri Lanka.

Third on the list is the West Indies, who were bowled out for 55 in 14.2 overs by England during the 2021 T20 World Cup in Dubai. New Zealand were all out for 60 in 15.3 overs against Sri Lanka in Chattogram during the 2014 T20 World Cup. 

The fifth team on the list is Scotland, who were dismissed for 60 in 10.2 overs by Afghanistan in the 2021 ICC world cup cricket match. India’s lowest total is 79, achieved when they were bowled out in 18.1 overs by New Zealand in Nagpur during the 2016 T20 World Cup.

Lowest Score in T20 International cricket

If we look at all international matches, Turkey’s score of 21 against the Czech Republic in 2019 is the lowest in T20I history. In fact, the Turkey cricket team holds the top three spots for the lowest scores in T20I cricket – 21 all out against the Czech Republic (lost by 257 runs), 28 all out against Luxembourg (lost by 8 wickets), and 32 all out against Austria (lost by 10 wickets).

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This article focuses on the lowest scores in T20 International cricket by Full Member nations. You might be surprised to learn that even the best cricketing nations have occasionally fallen well below the 100-run mark.

1) West Indies – 45 all-out vs England (March 2019)

The reigning T20 World Cup champions, West Indies, hold the record for the lowest score in T20Is by a Full Member nation. In the 2nd T20I in Basseterre in 2019, England scored 182/6 in 20 overs. With stars like Chris Gayle, Shimron Hetmyer, and Nicholas Pooran in the lineup, the hosts were expected to mount a challenge.

Instead, West Indies collapsed, with only two batsmen reaching double figures. England’s Chris Jordan starred with 4 wickets for just 6 runs in 4 overs, leading England to a massive 137-run victory.

2) New Zealand – 60 all-out vs Sri Lanka (March 2014)

New Zealand’s 60 all out against Sri Lanka during the 2014 T20 World Cup is the second-lowest score for Full Member nations. Sri Lanka batted first and managed 119. New Zealand’s chase should have been straightforward, but Rangana Herath had other plans. He spun a web around the New Zealand batsmen, taking 5/3 in 3.3 overs, including 2 maidens. Only Kane Williamson scored significantly with 42 runs, and New Zealand was bowled out for 60 in 15.3 overs, losing by 59 runs.

3) West Indies – 60 all-out vs Pakistan (April 2018)

West Indies appear again with 60 all out against Pakistan in April 2018. Pakistan set a target of 203/5, but West Indies could not cope with the pressure. They were bowled out for 60 in 13.4 overs, with none of the batsmen reaching double figures. Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Amir, and Shoaib Malik each took two wickets, with Amir achieving figures of 2-0-3-2. Pakistan won by 143 runs.

4) Australia – 62 all-out vs Bangladesh (August 2021)

In August 2021, Bangladesh bowled Australia out for their lowest-ever T20I score of 62. Batting first, Bangladesh posted 122/8. Shakib Al Hasan then took 4 wickets for 9 runs in 3.4 overs, leading Bangladesh to a 60-run victory.

5) Ireland – 68 all-out vs West Indies (April 2010)

Ireland’s 68 all out against West Indies in April 2010 is the fifth-lowest total by a Full Member nation. Chasing 139, Ireland crumbled as Ravi Rampaul and Daren Sammy took three wickets each. Ireland was bowled out in 16.4 overs, and West Indies won by 70 runs.

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List of Lowest Team Scores in Cricket World Cup 2023

Sri Lanka currently holds the lowest score in the Cricket World Cup 2023, with 55/10. They are followed by South Africa with 83/10 and the Netherlands with 90/10.

Here is the list of the lowest team scores in the ICC World Cup 2023.

Lowest Team Scores in Cricket World Cup History

Here is a list of the lowest team scores in ICC World Cup live history, ordered by year in descending order:

The T20 and ODI World Cups not only show the best of cricket but also remind us how unpredictable the game can be. Even the top teams can have bad days and score very low. These records of the lowest scores, like those by the Netherlands and West Indies, show that any team can struggle under pressure. 

It highlights the need for teams to be resilient, adaptable, and well-prepared. These moments are a key part of cricket’s excitement, proving that every run matters and anything can happen in the game.

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