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 |
Netherlands | vs Sri Lanka | 44 | 2021 |
West Indies | vs England | 55 | 2021 |
New Zealand | vs Sri Lanka | 60 | 2014 |
Scotland | vs Afghanistan | 60 | 2021 |
1) 39 Runs: Netherlands vs Sri Lanka, 2014
Facing a potent Sri Lankan attack featuring Angelo Mathews (3/15) and Ajantha Mendis (3/17), 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.
2) 44 Runs: Netherlands vs Sri Lanka, 2021
Sri Lanka routed Netherlands for a mere 44 in the 2021 T20 World Cup. Wanindu Hasaranga and Lahiru Kumara (3 wickets each) led the bowling attack. Sri Lanka chased it down easily in 7.1 overs, losing just 2 wickets.
3) 55 Runs: West Indies vs England, 2021
England dismantled West Indies for a mere 55 runs in the 2021 Group Stage. Adil Rashid shone with 4 wickets, while Moeen Ali claimed 2. England chased it down in just 8.2 overs, losing 4 wickets.
4) 60 Runs: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 2014
Despite bowling out Sri Lanka for 119 with the help of Boult, Neesham's impressive bowling, New Zealand collapsed for just 60 runs, with only Williamson (42) showing any resistance. Rangana Herath (5/3) became the hero of the match. They lost by a massive 59 runs.
5) 60 Runs: Scotland vs Afghanistan, 2021
Scotland also equalled the fourth lowest total i.e. 60 runs in the T20 World Cup history, when they were chasing the target of 191 runs against Afghanistan. Five Scottish batsmen couldn’t score a single run. Mujeeb Ur Rahman (5/20) and Rashid Khan (4/9) both put up an excellent performance with the ball. Afghanistan won by 130 runs.
