The Lowest Totals in T20 World Cup History

The T20 World Cup is a spectacle of power-hitting, audacious sixes, and nail-biting finishes. However, amidst the high scores and thrilling chases, there have also been batting collapses that have stunned fans. This article explores the unwanted record of the lowest scores in T20 World Cup history.

Lowest Team Total in T20 World Cup

The record for the lowest team total in a T20 World Cup match was previously held by the Netherlands. In 2014, at Chattogram, Sri Lanka's bowlers ran riot, dismissing the Dutch team for a mere 39 runs. Lasith Malinga and Ajantha Mendis led the bowling attack, dismantling the Netherlands' batting lineup with exceptional pace and spin.

Sri Lanka nearly replicated this feat in the 2021 World Cup, dismissing the Netherlands again, this time for 44 runs in Sharjah. This highlights the Netherlands' vulnerability against top bowling attacks in the shortest-game format.

Other established teams have also found themselves on the wrong side of history. The West Indies, known for their aggressive batting, suffered a humiliating collapse against England in 2021, mustering only 55 runs.

Uganda all-out on 39 by West Indies

However, in a remarkable turn of events on June 9th, 2024, during the ongoing T20 World Cup, Uganda's batting woes against West Indies reached a new low. The Ugandan team was bundled out for a mere 39 runs, tying the record for the lowest team total in T20 World Cup history. West Indies' Akeal Hosein spearheaded the bowling attack, claiming a well-deserved five-wicket haul.

Lowest Scores in T20 World Cup history

Here's an updated look at some of the lowest team totals in T20 World Cup history, including this new entry:

1. Netherlands - 39 all out vs Sri Lanka (Chattogram, 2014)
2. Uganda - 39 all out vs West Indies (Guyana, 2024)
3. Netherlands - 44 all out vs Sri Lanka (Sharjah, 2021)
4. West Indies - 55 all out vs England (Dubai, 2021)
5. Uganda - 58 vs Afghanistan (Guyana, June 4, 2024)

While these scores paint a picture of batting miseries, they also highlight the quality of bowling attacks in the T20 World Cup. It's a constant battle between the brute force of batsmen and the strategic guile of bowlers, making the T20 World Cup an ever-engaging spectacle.