Lowest Team Scores in T20 World Cup till 2024

The T20 format does not always emphasise high scores and batting supremacy; occasionally, the bowlers assert dominance. Throughout T20 World Cup history, there have been instances where teams have been bowled out for remarkably low scores.

Notably, the Netherlands holds the record for the lowest team total in T20 World Cup history. On 24 March 2014, the Netherlands were dismissed for a mere 39 runs courtesy of Sri Lanka at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.

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The Netherlands also registered the second-lowest total in T20 World Cup history. During the 2021 T20 World Cup in Sharjah, they were bowled out for 44 runs in 10 overs against Sri Lanka, the same team that had previously dismissed them for the lowest total. Here is the list:

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1. Netherlands (39 vs Sri Lanka, 2014)

This record stands as the lowest total ever documented in T20 World Cup history. The Dutch batting order crumbled against the exceptional performances of Lasith Malinga and Ajantha Mendis. Malinga secured figures of 2 for 5, Mendis claimed 3 for 12, and Matthews contributed with 3 for 16, collectively dismantling the Dutch team for a mere 39 runs in 10.3 overs. Sri Lanka then effortlessly chased down the target within just 5 overs.

2. Netherlands (44 vs Sri Lanka, 2021)

The Netherlands also holds the record for the second-lowest team score in the T20 World Cup. Seven years after their earlier encounter, the Dutch once again succumbed to a fierce Sri Lankan bowling attack, being bowled out for just 44 runs. Hasaranga and Lahiru Kumara each claimed three wickets, enabling Sri Lanka to achieve the target in 7.1 overs.

3. West Indies (55 vs England, 2021)

Ranked third on the list of lowest scores in T20 World Cups is the West Indies. Renowned for their explosive batting prowess, the Caribbean lineup endured a stunning collapse, being dismissed for a mere 55 runs against England during the 2021 World Cup in Dubai. Adil Rashid spearheaded England's bowling attack, wreaking havoc on the Windies batting order with impressive figures of 4 for 2.

4. New Zealand (60 vs Sri Lanka, 2014)

Ranking fourth on the list of the lowest team totals in the T20 World Cup is New Zealand. In a pivotal Super 10 encounter, their batsmen faced an uphill battle chasing 120 runs. Despite Kane Williamson's contribution of 42 runs, the subsequent highest score amounted to just five runs. Rangana Herath proved instrumental for the opposition, claiming an impressive 5 for 3, leading to New Zealand's collapse as they were bowled out for a mere 60 runs in 15.3 overs.

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5. Scotland (60 vs Afghanistan, 2021)

Scotland holds the fifth-lowest total in the T20 World Cup. In the 2021 edition, they were dismissed for just 60 runs while chasing a target of 191 against Afghanistan at Sharjah. Mujeeb claimed five wickets, while Rashid Khan added four more, sealing a comprehensive victory for the Asian team. 

6. Ireland (68 vs West Indies, 2010)

Ranked sixth among the lowest totals recorded in the T20 World Cup is Ireland. In the 2010 edition, while chasing 139 runs against hosts West Indies, Ireland faced a continuous loss of wickets right from the first over. The pace trio comprising Ravi Rampaul, Dwayne Bravo, and Darren Sammy wreaked havoc, collectively claiming eight wickets and restricting Ireland to a mere 68 runs.

7. Hong Kong (69 vs Nepal, 2014)

The seventh-lowest total in the T20 World Cup belongs to Hong Kong, with a meagre 69 all out. In a first-round match against Nepal during the 2014 tournament, while chasing 150 runs, only three Hong Kong batsmen reached double figures. Basant Regmi and Shakti Gauchan were the key architects of Nepal's bowling attack, each claiming three wickets to bundle out the opposition in 17 overs. Hong Kong's total is the third-lowest score of the 2014 T20 World Cup.

8. Bangladesh (70 vs New Zealand, 2016)

Eighth on the list of lowest team scores in the T20 World Cup is Bangladesh. During the Super 10 match of the 2016 T20 World Cup, Bangladesh faced a formidable challenge from New Zealand's bowling lineup. Grant Elliot and Ish Sodhi led the onslaught, each claiming three wickets, as Bangladesh succumbed to a mere 70 runs, bowled out in just 15.4 overs. 

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9. Afghanistan (72 vs Bangladesh, 2014)

This marks Afghanistan's lowest total in the history of the T20 World Cup. Despite Gulbadin Naib's effort as the top-scorer with 21 runs, Shakib's impressive bowling performance of 3 for 8 dismantled the Afghani batting order, restricting them to just 72 runs while batting first. Bangladesh secured a commanding victory by 9 wickets in a mere 12 overs. Notably, the 2014 T20 World Cup features a record fourth total in the top 10 list of lowest scores in the tournament's history.

10. UAE (73 vs Sri Lanka, 2022)

The UAE notched the 10th lowest score in T20 World Cup history. During the 2022 World Cup First Round encounter, Sri Lanka posted a respectable total of 152 runs, while Karthik Meiyappan claimed a hat-trick for the UAE. Despite their efforts, the UAE team faltered and were bowled out for just 73 runs. Chameera and Hasaranga contributed to their downfall by taking 3 wickets each. Remarkably, this marks Sri Lanka's fourth appearance as an opponent on this list of lowest scores.

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