Notably, the Netherlands holds the record with 39 runs against Sri Lanka in 2014. Explore the complete list with match details.
The T20 World Cup has become a truly global tournament for cricket, attracting huge viewership and fan interest. The pinnacle of the modern T20 game has also seen many associate nations lock horns with established cricketing nations.
The T20 format does not always emphasize 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.
The ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup has 20 participants including the likes of co-hosts USA, Canada, and Uganda who are all making their World Cup debuts. In this blog, you may discover the lowest team scores in T20 World Cup history up to 2024.
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Lowest Totals in T20 World Cup
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. See below is the list of Lowest totals made by teams in the T20 World Cup.
| Rank | Team | Score | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uganda | 39 | West Indies | 2024 |
| 2 | Netherlands | 39 | Sri Lanka | 2014 |
| 3 | Uganda | 40 | New Zealand | 2024 |
| 4 | Netherlands | 44 | Sri Lanka | 2021 |
| 5 | Oman | 47 | England | 2024 |
| 6 | West Indies | 55 | England | 2021 |
| 7 | Uganda | 58 | Afghanistan | 2024 |
| 8 | New Zealand | 60 | Sri Lanka | 2014 |
| 9 | Scotland | 60 | Afghanistan | 2021 |
| 10 | Ireland | 68 | West Indies | 2010 |
1. Uganda (39 vs West Indies, 2024)
This Record holds the first spot in the table of lowest totals in T20 World Cup history. The batting lineup of Uganda fell apart due to the outstanding bowling performances of Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, and Romario Shepherd. Akeal Hosein takes 5 wicket-haul in their 4 overs, Alzarri Joseph 3 for 6, Gudakesh Motie 2 for 6, and Romario Shepherd 2 for 9. With their attacking bowling West Indies bowlers bowled out Uganda at 39 runs and secured a huge victory of 134 runs.
2. Netherlands (39 vs Sri Lanka, 2014)
This record is the same as the first lowest total ever recorded 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 being bowled out for only 39 runs in 10.3 overs. Sri Lanka then easily reached the target in just 5 overs.
3. Uganda (40 vs New Zealand, 2024)
This lowest total was made by the Uganda team where he played against New Zealand in the 32nd Match, Group C at Tarouba of ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2024. The Kiwi bowlers showed exceptional performances and destroyed the Uganda batting line-up where Tim Southee took 3 for 4, Trent Boult 2 for 7, Mitchell Santner 2 for 8, and Rachin Ravindra 2 for 9. With their attacking bowling, Uganda bowled out on 40 in 18.4 overs.
4. Netherlands (44 vs Sri Lanka, 2021)
The Netherlands also holds the record for the fourth-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.
5. Oman (47 vs England, 2024)
This record was recently made by the Oman team when he played against England in the 28th Match, Group B at North Sound in Antigua where England’s all-around bowling attack destroyed Oman’s batting line-up with their outstanding blowing skills where they bowled out Oman at 47 runs in the 13.2 overs. England bowlers performed well in that match, bowlers like Adil Rashid took 4 for 11, Jofra Archer took 3 for 12 and Mark Wood took 3 for 12.
6. West Indies (55 vs England, 2021)
Ranked sixth 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.
7. Uganda (58 vs Afghanistan, 2024)
Uganda holds the seventh spot on the list of lowest scores in T20 World Cups. In that match, Uganda played against Afghanistan. Afghanistan bowlers collapsed Uganda’s batting line-up and they bowled out the Uganda team at 58 in the 16th over. Fazalhaq Farooqi spearheaded Afghanistan’s bowling attack, causing chaos in Uganda’s batting lineup with remarkable figures of 5 for 9.
8. New Zealand (60 vs Sri Lanka, 2014)
Ranking eighth 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. Kane Williamson’s contribution of 42 runs, and the next highest score was only five runs. Rangana Herath was crucial for the opposition, taking an impressive 5 wickets for 3 runs, leading to New Zealand’s collapse as they were bowled out for a mere 60 runs in 15.3 overs.
9. Scotland (60 vs Afghanistan, 2021)
Scotland holds the ninth-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.
10. 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 pursuing a target of 139 runs against the host team, West Indies, Ireland consistently lost wickets starting from the very first over. The pace trio comprising Ravi Rampaul, Dwayne Bravo, and Darren Sammy caused chaos, collectively claiming eight wickets and restricting Ireland to a mere 68 runs.
Lowest Team Total in T20 Cricket World Cup till 2024
| Rank | Team | Score | Overs | RR | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uganda | 39 | TBA | TBA | TBA | West Indies | TBA | 2024 |
| 2 | Netherlands | 39 | 10.3 | 3.71 | 1 | Sri Lanka | Chattogram | 24 Mar 2014 |
| 3 | Uganda | 40 | TBA | TBA | TBA | New Zealand | TBA | 2024 |
| 4 | Netherlands | 44 | 10 | 4.40 | 1 | Sri Lanka | Sharjah | 22 Oct 2021 |
| 5 | Oman | 47 | TBA | TBA | TBA | England | TBA | 2024 |
| 6 | West Indies | 55 | 14.2 | 3.83 | 1 | England | Dubai (DICS) | 23 Oct 2021 |
| 7 | Uganda | 58 | TBA | TBA | TBA | Afghanistan | TBA | 2024 |
| 8 | New Zealand | 60 | 15.3 | 3.87 | 2 | Sri Lanka | Chattogram | 31 Mar 2014 |
| 9 | Scotland | 60 | 10.2 | 5.80 | 2 | Afghanistan | Sharjah | 25 Oct 2021 |
| 10 | Ireland | 68 | 16.4 | 4.08 | 2 | West Indies | Providence | 30 Apr 2010 |
| 11 | Hong Kong | 69 | 17 | 4.05 | 2 | Nepal | Chattogram | 16 Mar 2014 |
| 12 | Bangladesh | 70 | 15.4 | 4.46 | 2 | New Zealand | Eden Gardens | 26 Mar 2016 |
| 13 | Afghanistan | 72 | 17.1 | 4.19 | 1 | Bangladesh | Mirpur | 16 Mar 2014 |
| 14 | U.A.E. | 73 | 17.1 | 4.25 | 2 | Sri Lanka | Geelong | 18 Oct 2022 |
| 15 | Kenya | 73 | 16.5 | 4.33 | 1 | New Zealand | Durban | 12 Sep 2007 |
| 16 | Bangladesh | 73 | 15 | 4.86 | 1 | Australia | Dubai (DICS) | 4 Nov 2021 |
| 17 | India | 79 | 18.1 | 4.34 | 2 | New Zealand | Nagpur | 15 Mar 2016 |
| 18 | Afghanistan | 80 | 17.2 | 4.61 | 2 | England | Colombo (RPS) | 21 Sep 2012 |
| 19 | Afghanistan | 80 | 16 | 5.00 | 2 | South Africa | Bridgetown | 5 May 2010 |
| 20 | England | 80 | 14.4 | 5.45 | 2 | India | Colombo (RPS) | 23 Sep 2012 |
| 21 | Scotland | 81 | 15.4 | 5.17 | 2 | South Africa | The Oval | 7 Jun 2009 |
| 22 | Pakistan | 82 | 17.5 | 4.59 | 2 | West Indies | Mirpur | 1 Apr 2014 |
| 23 | Bangladesh | 83 | 15.5 | 5.24 | 2 | Sri Lanka | Johannesburg | 18 Sep 2007 |
| 24 | Bangladesh | 84 | 18.2 | 4.58 | 1 | South Africa | Abu Dhabi | 2 Nov 2021 |
| 25 | Zimbabwe | 84 | 15.1 | 5.53 | 1 | New Zealand | Providence | 4 May 2010 |
| 26 | Scotland | 85 | 17.4 | 4.81 | 1 | India | Dubai (DICS) | 5 Nov 2021 |
| 27 | Australia | 86 | 16.2 | 5.26 | 2 | India | Mirpur | 30 Mar 2014 |
| 28 | Sri Lanka | 87 | 16.2 | 5.32 | 2 | Australia | Bridgetown | 9 May 2010 |
| 29 | Kenya | 88 | 19.3 | 4.51 | 2 | Sri Lanka | Johannesburg | 14 Sep 2007 |
| 30 | England | 88 | 17.4 | 4.98 | 2 | Netherlands | Chattogram | 31 Mar 2014 |
| 31 | Netherlands | 91/9 | 20 | 4.55 | 1 | Pakistan | Perth | 30 Oct 2022 |
| 32 | Zimbabwe | 93/8 | 20 | 4.65 | 1 | South Africa | Hambantota | 20 Sep 2012 |
| 33 | Netherlands | 93 | 17.3 | 5.31 | 2 | Pakistan | Lord’s | 9 Jun 2009 |
| 34 | Namibia | 96 | 19.3 | 4.92 | 1 | Sri Lanka | Abu Dhabi | 18 Oct 2021 |
| 35 | P.N.G. | 97 | 19.3 | 4.97 | 2 | Bangladesh | Al Amerat | 21 Oct 2021 |
| 36 | Namibia | 98/9 | 20 | 4.90 | 2 | Afghanistan | Abu Dhabi | 31 Oct 2021 |
| 37 | Bangladesh | 98 | 19.1 | 5.11 | 2 | West Indies | Mirpur | 25 Mar 2014 |
| 38 | New Zealand | 99 | 18.3 | 5.35 | 1 | Pakistan | The Oval | 13 Jun 2009 |
Conclusion
As you guys saw many of the highest-scoring matches were recorded in the T20 World Cup, but in a few matches there were also low-scoring matches recorded. As you will see in the above list of the blog. So for the cricket enthusiast, I will provide the List of Lowest Team Scores in T20 World Cups, on my knowledge’s behalf. If you like the article, then plz comment and share.
