Netherlands (39 vs Sri Lanka, 2014)

This remains the lowest total ever recorded in the T20 World Cup. The Dutch batting lineup was no match for the brilliance of Lasith Malinga and Ajantha Mendis. Malinga took 2/5, Mendis took 3/12, and Matthews took 3/16 to dismiss them at 39 runs in 10.3 overs. Sri Lanka reached the target in 5 overs.

Uganda (39 vs West Indies, 2024)

Uganda recorded the joint lowest score in T20 World Cups. Playing against hosts West Indies in the T20 World Cup match in Guyana, 2024, the Uganda batters were all out for 39 runs in 12 overs. Akeal Hosein was the star with the ball with figures of 5/11 in 4 overs. This is the sixth best bowling spell in T20 World Cup history.

Uganda (40 vs New Zealand, 2024)

Uganda has the third lowest total in T20 World Cups. Put into bat first by New Zealand in the T20 World Cup match in Tarouba, Uganda was all out for 40 runs in 18.4 overs. Tim Southee was the pick of the New Zealand of 3/4 in 4 overs. New Zealand completed the run chase in 5.2 overs with 9 wickets remaining.

Netherlands (44 vs Sri Lanka, 2021)

The Netherlands has the record of registering the fourth-lowest team score in the T20 World Cup. Seven years after their previous match, the Dutch once again faced a Sri Lankan bowling onslaught and were dismissed for a lowly 44 runs. Hasaranga and Lahiru Kumara took three wickets each, and Sri Lanka chased down the total in 7.1 overs.

Oman (47 vs England, 2024)

Oman is fifth on the list of lowest scores in T20 World Cups. Put into bat first bat in a crucial group match, Oman was all out for just 47 runs against England in the 2024 World Cup in North Sound, Antigua. Jofra Archer, Mark Wood and Adil Rashid ripped through the Oman batting order in just 13.2 overs. Rashid had figures of 4/11. England reached the target in 3.1 overs.

West Indies (55 vs England, 2021)

West Indies is sixth on the list of lowest scores in T20 World Cups. The Caribbean lineup, Known for their explosive power, suffered a shocking collapse and was all out for just 55 runs against England in the 2021 World Cup in Dubai. Adil Rashid ripped through the Windies batting order and had impressive figures of 4/2. England reached the target in 8.2 overs.

 Afghanistan (56 vs South Africa, 2024)

Afghanistan is seventh on the list of lowest scores in T20 World Cups. Playing their maiden T20 World Cup semifinal match in Tarouba, 2024, the Afghanistan batters were no match for South Africa's bowling lineup. Afghanistan were all out for 56 runs in just 11.5 overs. Tabraiz Shamis was the standout with figures of 3/6 in 1.5 overs. South Africa completed the chase in 8.5 overs.

Uganda (58 vs Afghanistan, 2024)

Uganda is eight on the list of lowest scores in T20 World Cups. Playing their maiden T20 World Cup match in Guyana, 2024, the Uganda batters were no match for Afghanistan's bowling lineup. Uganda were all out for 58 runs in 16 overs. Fazalhaq Farooqi was the standout with figures of 5/9 in 4 overs. This is the fourth best bowling spell in T20 World Cup history.

New Zealand (60 vs Sri Lanka, 2014)

New Zealand is ninth on the list of the lowest team total in the T20 World Cup. Chasing 120 runs in a crucial Super 10 match, New Zealand batters were in trouble from the start. Kane Williamson scored 42 runs, but the next highest score was just five runs. Rangana Herath took 5/3, and the Kiwis were all out for 60 runs in 15.3 overs.

Scotland (60 vs Afghanistan, 2021)

Scotland has the joint ninth-lowest total in the T20 World Cup. During the 2021 T20 World Cup, Scotland was all out for 60 runs chasing 191 runs against Afghanistan at Sharjah. Mujeeb took five wickets, and Rashid Khan took four wickets in the second innings to complete a one-sided win for the Asian team. 

FAQs

What is the lowest total in T20 World Cup?

Netherlands 39 all out against Sri Lanka in Chattogram, 2014 and Uganda's 39 all out against West Indies in Guyana, 2024 are the lowest totals in T20 World Cup history. 

What is the lowest total in T20 World Cup knockout match?

Afghanistan 56 all out against South Africa in Tarouba, 2024 is the lowest total in the 2024 T20 World Cup knockout match. Sri Lanka's 101 against West Indies in the 2012 Final was the previous lowest. 

What is the lowest total in T20 World Cup 2024?

Uganda 39 all out against West Indies in Guyana is the lowest total in the 2024 T20 World Cup. 

What is India's lowest score in T20 World Cup?

India’s lowest score in T20 World Cup is 79 against New Zealand in Nagpur, 2016. In T20 international cricket, India's lowest score is 74 all out against Australia in Melbourne on 1 February 2008.
 

What is the lowest score in T20 history?

Isle of Man holds the record for the lowest total in T20 history. Isle of Man were all out for just 10 runs in 8.4 overs against Spain in Cartagena on 23rd February 2023.