The T20 internationals (T20Is) is often hailed as one of the most prestigious and popular formats of international cricket, religiously followed by millions of cricket aficionados from all over the world. The glorious history of the T20Is, which spans over decades, has witnessed numerous path-breaking teams that have left the fans absolutely stunned with their formidable feats and records in the format.
While the star-studded history of the T20Is has been a witness to such powerhouses, it has also been a witness to a few teams that have left the fans majorly disappointed after posting the lowest totals in the history of the T20 internationals. Have you ever wondered about the top four teams that have posted the lowest ever totals in the history of the T20Is? Well, let’s find out.
In this article we will take a look at the top four teams with the lowest totals of all-time in the history of the T20 internationals.
Top 4 Lowest Totals Scored by Teams in T20 Internationals
-
Ivory Coast – 7 Runs
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub‑Regional Africa Qualifier Group C, on 24 November 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria undoubtedly witnessed one of the most shocking instances in the history of the men’s T20 internationals when Ivory Coast and Nigeria ended up facing each other in a thriller match. Nigeria won the toss, chose to bat first and posted a massive score of 271 runs at the loss of four wickets in their twenty overs, including Selim Salau’s iconic innings of 112 runs off just 53 deliveries and Isaac Okpe’s phenomenal knock of 65 runs off just 23 deliveries.
Read More
While Ivory Coast were anticipated to give a befitting reply to the Nigerian side, their batting lineup ended up collapsing for just seven runs in 7.3 overs, leaving the fans shocked and heartbroken. Ivory Coast’s seven runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub‑Regional Africa Qualifier Group C match continues to be the lowest recorded total in the history of the T20Is.
-
Mongolia – 10 Runs
At the second spot in our list of the top four teams with the lowest totals of all-time in the history of the T20 internationals, we have Mongolia. During the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier A match in 2024, Mongolia faced Singapore in Bangui, Malaysia. Mongolia won the toss and chose to bat first owing to the batting-friendly condition of the pitch.
Read More
While Mongolia was anticipated by the fans to make the most out of the batting-friendly pitch after winning the toss and choosing to bat first, the team shockingly ended up collapsing after scoring a total of just ten runs against the brutal and ruthless bowling attack from the Singapore bowlers. The seventeen-year-old leg bowler from Singapore played a crucial role in annihilating Mongolia’s batting lineup and picked up a total of six wickets, allowing only three runs in four overs.
-
Isle of Man – 10 Runs
Next, at the third spot in our list of the top four lowest totals scored by teams in the history of T20 internationals, we have the Isle of Man who were shockingly bowled out for just 10 runs against Spain on February 26, 2023, in Cartagena, Spain. The Spanish pace spearhead bowler, Muhammad Kamran, turned out to be a nightmare for the batting lineup of the Isle of Man and ended up picking up a total of four wickets, allowing just four runs.
Additionally, other Spanish bowling sensations, including Lorne Burns and Atif Mehmood picked up a record total of three wickets each, leaving the Isle of Man entirely destroyed. Shockingly, not even a single batsman from the Isle of Man squad managed to reach a score in double figures, leaving the team bundled out for ten runs in just 8.4 overs, making it the third-quickest collapse in the history of the T20 internationals.
-
Mongolia – 12 Runs
Finally, at the fourth spot in our list of the top four teams with the lowest totals of all-time in the history of the T20 internationals, we again have Mongolia, who were shockingly bundled out for just 12 runs against Japan on May 8, 2024, at Sano International Cricket Ground, Japan. The deadly bowling unit of Japan, including sensational bowlers like Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming and Makoto Taniyama, annihilated Mongolia’s batting lineup for just twelve runs in 8.2 overs.
Although Mongolia chose to bat first, their batting lineup ended up being a major disappointment for the fans. In response, Japan clinched the match after chasing down the target in just 1.3 overs, sealing a ten-wicket victory on time. Additionally, Mongolia also established itself as the only cricket team in the world to appear twice in the list of the lowest T20I totals of all time.
