ICC Men's T20 World Cups have been thrilling with amazing sixes, catches, and fielding. We've seen high-scoring totals in T20WCs with teams reaching 200+ in just 120 balls, showcasing the game's evolution. Amidst all this, the fans have moreover seen a few low-scoring totals within the game.
Lowest Scores in T20 World Cup History:
Team | Opponent | Score | Year |
Netherlands | vs Sri Lanka | 39 | 2014 |
Uganda | vs West Indies | 39 | 2024 |
Uganda | vs New Zealand | 40 | 2024 |
Netherlands | vs Sri Lanka | 44 | 2021 |
Oman | vs England | 47 | 2024 |
1) 39 all out: Netherlands vs Sri Lanka, 2014
Facing a potent Sri Lankan attack featuring Angelo Mathews (3/15) and Ajantha Mendis (3/17), the Netherlands were bundled out for a meager 39 runs in the 2014 Group Stage. Sri Lanka chased down the target comfortably in just 5 overs by losing only one wicket.
2) 39 all out: Uganda vs West Indies, 2024
After the hosts West Indies scored 173/5 in 20 overs, Uganda were bundled out for only 39 runs in 12 overs. Caribbean left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein had the bowling figures of 4-0-11-5, as only the no.9 batter Juma Miyagi (13 not out) managed to reach the double-digit scores in that innings.
3) 40 all out: Uganda vs New Zealand, 2024
Uganda had no answer against the top New Zealand bowlers, as they were bundled out for only 40 runs in 18.4 overs. All five Blackcaps bowlers got at least one wicket while conceding less than 10 runs. Tim Southee won the Player of the Match award for his bowling figures of 4-1-4-3, as New Zealand won by nine wickets after chasing down the target in 5.2 overs.
4) 44 Runs: Netherlands vs Sri Lanka, 2021
Sri Lanka routed the Netherlands for a mere 44 in the 2021 T20 World Cup. Wanindu Hasaranga (3/9) and Lahiru Kumara (3/7) led the bowling attack with three wickets each. Sri Lanka chased it down easily in 7.1 overs, losing just two wickets.
5) 47 all out: Oman vs England, 2024
It was the do-or-die game for the defending champions England, as they needed a big win to stay in the competition. In that crucial fixture, England bundled out Oman for only 47 runs in 13.2 overs. While Adil Rashid (4/11), Jofra Archer (3/12), and Mark Wood (3/12) dominated with the ball, only the middle-order batter Shoaib Khan (11) managed to reach a double-digit score in that innings. Later, England chased down the target in only 3.1 overs after losing only two wickets.
