The ICC T20 World Cup has delivered countless memories over the years. There have been some edge-of-the-seat performances, high-scoring thrillers, but there have also been some dramatic collapses. Those serve as stark reminders of how things can change in a span of a delivery. During the past nine editions of the T20 World Cup, the tournament has seen it all, including some of the strongest batting line-ups skittled to a lowest total.
These moments keep fans and cricket enthusiasts hooked to the fast-paced T20 format. We have revisited the lowest team totals in T20 World Cup history, examining how disciplined bowling and missed opportunities can turn the tide of the game.
3 Lowest team totals in T20 World Cup history
Uganda: 40 vs New Zealand in T20 World Cup 2024
Not a cricket powerhouse, but Uganda have made a steady rise in T20 format. However, despite their recent rise, they feature in this list three times. In fact, in T20 World Cup 2024, the Uganda Cricket Team suffered two humiliating collapses, against New Zealand and against West Indies.
Playing the T20 World Cup 2024, which was co-hosted by West Indies and the USA, Uganda suffered a humbling defeat to New Zealand in the group stage fixture in Tarouba. The Uganda side were bundled out at the score of 40 in 18.4 overs. Kenneth Waiswa top-scored with 11.
Netherlands: 39 vs Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup 2014
In the T20 World Cup 2014, the Netherlands were restricted to 39/10 in 10.3 overs against Sri Lanka in Chattogram. While this score remains the joint-lowest team total in the T20 World Cup, along with another one registered by Uganda.
Uganda: 39 vs West Indies in T20 World Cup 2024
Uganda also hold an unforgettable record of the joint-lowest team total in T20 World Cup history. Featuring in the T20 World Cup 2024, Uganda were bundled out at the score of 39 against co-hosts West Indies at the Providence Stadium. It came in the second innings when Uganda were chasing 174. But they could play just 12 overs. Juma Miyagi top-scored with 13.
Lowest team totals in T20 World Cup history
| Team | Score | Ovs | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uganda | 39 | 12.0 | Second | West Indies | Providence | 2024 |
| Netherlands | 39 | 10.3 | First | Sri Lanka | Chattogram | 2014 |
| Uganda | 40 | 18.4 | First | New Zealand | Tarouba | 2024 |
| Netherlands | 44 | 10.0 | First | Sri Lanka | Sharjah | 2021 |
| Oman | 47 | 13.2 | First | England | North Sound | 2024 |
| West Indies | 55 | 14.2 | First | England | Dubai | 2021 |
| Afghanistan | 56 | 11.5 | First | South Africa | Tarouba | 2024 |
| Uganda | 58 | 16.0 | Second | Afghanistan | Providence | 2024 |
| New Zealand | 60 | 15.3 | Second | Sri Lanka | Chattogram | 2014 |
| Scotland | 60 | 10.2 | Second | Afghanistan | Sharjah | 2021 |
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