Lowest Scores in T20 International Cricket History
T20 cricket, renowned for its explosive and high-scoring nature, has also witnessed some notably low totals. These low scores highlight the challenges teams face and the unpredictable nature of the game.
Lowest Scores in T20 International Cricket
Isle of Man’s Historic Low
On February 26, 2023, the Isle of Man recorded the lowest T20I score ever by being bowled out for just 10 runs against Spain in Cartagena. This dismal performance in 8.4 overs set a new benchmark for the lowest total in T20I history.
Mongolia’s Struggle
Mongolia’s batting lineup faced severe difficulties on May 8, 2024, when they were dismissed for 12 runs in 8.2 overs against Japan in Sano. This score is the second lowest in T20I history, showcasing the challenges faced by emerging teams.
Turkey’s Early Record
Before the Isle of Man’s and Mongolia record, Turkey held the distinction of the lowest T20I score. On August 30, 2019, Turkey was bowled out for 21 runs in 8.3 overs against the Czech Republic in Ilfov County.
China’s Low Score
On July 26, 2023, China was restricted to 23 runs in 11.2 overs by Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. This performance highlights the difficulties faced by teams in the lower echelons of international T20 cricket.
Rwanda’s Disappointment
Rwanda struggled to 24 runs in 6.1 overs against Nigeria in Lagos on October 14, 2023. This low total is significant as it reflects the challenges faced by teams in T20I matches.
Mongolia’s Repeated Low Score
Mongolia recorded another low score on May 9, 2024, with 26 runs in 15.2 overs against Japan in Sano. This match further underscored the difficulties faced by the team in this format.
Lesotho’s Performance
On October 19, 2021, Lesotho was bowled out for 26 runs in 12.4 overs against Uganda in Kigali. This score marks one of the lower totals in T20I cricket, reflecting the challenges in the game.
China’s Another Low
China was restricted to 26 runs in 10.5 overs against Thailand on July 27, 2023, in Kuala Lumpur. This match is another example of the struggles faced by teams in the T20I format.
Turkey’s Struggles Against Luxembourg
On August 29, 2019, Turkey scored 28 runs in 11.3 overs against Luxembourg in Ilfov County. This low total reflects the difficulties faced by Turkey in T20 cricket.
Thailand’s Low Total
Thailand was bowled out for 30 runs in 13.1 overs by Malaysia in Bangi on July 4, 2022. This score is significant in illustrating the challenges faced by teams in international T20 cricket.
Lowest Scores by Test-Playing Nations
Test-playing nations have also faced their share of low scores in T20Is:
West Indies’ Lowest Total
The West Indies cricket team recorded the lowest total by a Test-playing nation when they were bowled out for 45 runs in 11.5 overs against England in St. Lucia in 2019.
West Indies’ Continued Struggles
In 2021, the West Indies were restricted to 55 runs in 14.2 overs against England in Dubai. This low score highlights the team’s struggles in T20 cricket.
New Zealand’s Low Total
New Zealand was bowled out for 60 runs in 16.5 overs against Bangladesh in Mirpur in 2021. This performance reflects the challenges faced by the team in T20I cricket.
New Zealand’s Additional Low Score
In 2014, New Zealand scored 60 runs in 15.3 overs against Sri Lanka in Chattogram. This low total is a significant example of the difficulties faced by Test-playing nations in T20Is.
West Indies’ Further Low
The West Indies scored 60 runs in 13.4 overs against Pakistan in Karachi in 2018. This low total showcases the challenges faced by the team in T20I matches.
Australia’s Low Score
In 2021, Australia was restricted to 62 runs in 13.4 overs against Bangladesh in Mirpur. This performance highlights the difficulties faced by Australia in T20I cricket.
New Zealand’s Low Score Against India
New Zealand scored 66 runs in 12.1 overs against India in Ahmedabad in 2023. This low total is a significant example of the challenges faced by Test-playing nations in T20Is.
Ireland’s Low Total
In 2010, Ireland was bowled out for 68 runs in 16.4 overs by the West Indies in Providence. This score illustrates the challenges faced by Ireland in T20I cricket.
Bangladesh’s Low Score
Bangladesh was restricted to 70 runs in 15.4 overs by New Zealand in Kolkata in 2016. This performance highlights the difficulties faced by the team in T20 cricket.
Ireland’s Additional Low
Ireland scored 70 runs in 12.3 overs against India in Malahide in 2018. This low total reflects the challenges faced by Ireland in the T20I format.
Conclusion
T20 cricket, while known for its high-scoring and explosive nature, has also seen some remarkably low totals that underline the unpredictable and challenging aspects of the game. From the Isle of Man’s record-breaking low of 10 runs to Test-playing nations like the West Indies and New Zealand grappling with their own struggles, these scores offer a fascinating look at the game’s extremes.
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FAQ’s ?
The lowest score ever recorded in T20 International cricket is 10 runs, achieved by the Isle of Man against Spain on February 26, 2023.
Mongolia scored 12 runs against Japan on May 8, 2024, marking the second lowest total in T20I history.
Ireland's lowest T20I score was 68 runs, made against the West Indies on February 19, 2010.
Mongolia holds the second lowest score in T20 Internationals with 12 runs, achieved against Japan on May 8, 2024.
In 2024, Mongolia scored 12 runs against Japan on May 8, making it one of the lowest scores of the year.