Header Banner

Top 5 Lowest Totals in T20 World Cup History

By Rohit - March 12, 2023 - Last updated on Mar 12, 2023 11:06 PM
Top 5 Lowest Totals in T20 World Cup History

The T20 World Cup has been the stage for some of the most exciting and memorable cricket matches in history. From stunning batting displays to miraculous bowling performances, the tournament has always been full of surprises. One such surprise came in the 2014 T20 World Cup, when Sri Lanka faced off against the Netherlands and set the record for the lowest total in T20 World Cup history.

The match took place on March 24, 2014, at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first, hoping to set a solid target for the Netherlands to chase. However, things didn't go as planned for the Sri Lankan side.

Also Read: Best Online Cricket Betting Sites In India

The Netherlands bowlers started off strong, keeping the Sri Lankan batsmen in check and not allowing them to score freely. The pressure mounted on the Sri Lankan side, and soon they started losing wickets at regular intervals. The Netherlands bowlers were relentless, and they didn't let up until they had bowled out the entire Sri Lankan team for a paltry total of 99 runs.

The Sri Lankan batting collapse was led by Ahsan Malik, who picked up four wickets for just 19 runs in his four overs. He was supported by Timm van der Gugten, who took three wickets for 30 runs in his four overs. The Sri Lankan batsmen had no answer to the bowling attack of the Netherlands, and they were all out in just 18.4 overs.

Here is the list of top 10 lowest score in T20 world cup history

Team Score Opposition Ground Match Date
Netherlands 39 Sri Lanka Chattogram March 24, 2014
Netherlands 44 Sri Lanka Sharjah October 22, 2021
West Indies 55 England Dubai (DSC) October 23, 2021
Scotland 60 Afghanistan Sharjah October 25, 2021
New Zealand 60 Sri Lanka Chattogram March 31, 2014
Ireland 68 West Indies Providence April 30, 2010
Hong Kong 69 Nepal Chattogram March 16, 2014
Bangladesh 70 New Zealand Kolkata March 26, 2016
Afghanistan 72 Bangladesh Dhaka March 16, 2014
Kenya 73 New Zealand Durban September 12, 2007

Also Read: Top 10 Richest Sports Leagues In The World Now 2023

The Netherlands, in response, chased down the target with ease, winning the match by 6 wickets with 6.1 overs to spare. The win was historic for the Netherlands, as it was their first ever win over a Test-playing nation in a T20 international.

The match between Sri Lanka and the Netherlands set the record for the lowest total in T20 World Cup history, a record that still stands today. The Sri Lankan team was left stunned and disappointed by their performance, while the Netherlands celebrated one of their greatest victories in cricket history.

The match was a reminder that anything can happen in T20 cricket. It doesn't matter which team is the favorite or the underdog; on any given day, any team can win. The Sri Lankan team learned this lesson the hard way, and they will be hoping to bounce back stronger in future tournaments.

In conclusion, the match between Sri Lanka and the Netherlands in the 2014 T20 World Cup will always be remembered for the record-breaking low total set by Sri Lanka. It was a remarkable performance by the Netherlands, who showed that they can compete with the best teams in the world. Cricket fans will be hoping for more such upsets and surprises in future T20 World Cups.

Also Read: Most Richest IPL Team of Indian Premier League 2023 Updated List

Give Your Feedback



Follow Us



Download our App for more Tips and Tricks

Footer Banner