Lowest Team Scores In T20 International Cricket

In the high-octane world of T20 International Cricket, some encounters unfold with unexpected twists, where the cricketing narrative takes an unexpected turn. 

Join us as we explore the Top 10 Lowest Team Scores in T20 International Cricket, where batsmen faced formidable challenges and scoreboards reflected the intensity of the shortest format.

List of Lowest Team Scores In T20 International Cricket

Sr. No.TeamScoreOpponentDateResult
1Isle of Man10 all outSpain (13/0)February 26, 2023Spain won by 10 wickets
2Turkey21 all out Czech Republic (278/4)August 30, 2019Czech Republic won by a huge margin of 257 runs
3China23 all outMalaysia (24/2)July 26, 2023Malaysia won by 8 wickets 
4Rwanda24 all outNigeria (27/2) October 14, 2023Nigeria won by 8 wickets 
5Lesotho26 all outUganda (27/0)October 19, 2021Uganda won by 10 wickets 
6China26 all outThailand (27/1)July 27, 2023Thailand won by 9 wickets 
7Turkey28 all outLuxembourg (29/2)August 29, 2019Luxembourg won by 8 wickets 
8Thailand30Malaysia (34/1) July 4, 2022Malaysia won by 9 wickets
9Mali30Rwanda (34/0)November 24, 2022Rwanda won by a massive margin of 10 wickets with more than half of their innings remaining
10Cayman Islands30Canada (196/5)October 4, 2023Canada won by a massive margin of 166 runs. 

1. Isle of Man (10) vs Spain, 2023

TeamScoreOpponentDateResult
Isle of Man10 all outSpain (13/0)February 26, 2023Spain won by 10 wickets

The lowest team scores in T20 international cricket stands at ten all out. 

The Isle of Man was bowled out for a mere 10 runs in 8.4 overs, facing a formidable bowling attack from Spain. 

Spain chased down the target comfortably, winning the match by 10 wickets with 19.4 overs to spare.

2. Turkey (21) vs Czech Republic, 2019

TeamScoreOpponentDateResult
Turkey21 all out Czech Republic (278/4)August 30, 2019Czech Republic won by a huge margin of 257 runs

The second-lowest team scores in T20 international cricket stands at 21 all out.

Turkey faced a batting collapse, managing only 21 runs in 8.3 overs against the Czech Republic. 

The Czech Republic team then clinched victory by 257 runs, with Sudesh Wickramasekara (104*) and Sumit Pokhriyal (79) being the top scorers. 

3. China (23) vs Malaysia, 2023

TeamScoreOpponentDateResult
China23 all outMalaysia (24/2)July 26, 2023Malaysia won by 8 wickets 

The third-lowest team scores in T20 international cricket stands at 23 all out. 

In this match, China struggled to make an impact with the bat, scoring just 23 runs in 11.2 overs. 

Malaysia chased down the target comfortably, winning by 8 wickets with 91 balls to spare.

4. Rwanda (24) vs Nigeria, 2023

TeamScoreOpponentDateResult
Rwanda24 all outNigeria (27/2) October 14, 2023Nigeria won by 8 wickets 

The fourth-lowest team score in T20 international cricket stands at 24 all out.

Rwanda’s batting woes continued as they were bowled out for a mere 24 runs in 6.1 overs.

Nigeria secured an emphatic win, with their opener Runsewe (19*) guiding them to a victory.

5. Lesotho (26) vs Uganda, 2021

TeamScoreOpponentDateResult
Lesotho26 all outUganda (27/0)October 19, 2021Uganda won by 10 wickets 

The fifth-lowest team scores in T20 international cricket stands at 26 all out.

Lesotho found themselves in a difficult situation, managing only 26 runs in 12.4 overs. 

Uganda then dominated with the bat, securing a 10-wicket victory with 16.2 overs to spare.

6. China (26) vs Thailand, 2023

TeamScoreOpponentDateResult
China26 all outThailand (27/1)July 27, 2023Thailand won by 9 wickets 

The sixth-lowest team scores in T20 international cricket stands at 26 all out.

China posted just 26 runs in 10.5 overs. Thailand’s batsmen comfortably chased down the target, winning by 9 wickets with 15.5 overs to spare.

7. Turkey (28) vs Luxembourg, 2019

TeamScoreOpponentDateResult
Turkey28 all outLuxembourg (29/2)August 29, 2019Luxembourg won by 8 wickets 

The seventh-lowest team scores in T20 international cricket stands at 28 all out.

Turkey faced another low total, scoring only 28 runs in 11.3 overs. Luxembourg’s team secured an 8-wicket victory with 16.5 overs to spare.

8. Thailand (30) vs Malaysia, 2022

TeamScoreOpponentDateResult
Thailand30Malaysia (34/1) July 4, 2022Malaysia won by 9 wickets

The eighth-lowest team scores in T20 international cricket stands at 30 all out. Thailand struggled with the bat and posted just 30 runs in 13 overs. 

Malaysia, on the other hand, displayed a dominant performance, winning the match by 9 wickets with 97 balls left. 

9. Mali (30) vs Rwanda, 2022

TeamScoreOpponentDateResult
Mali30Rwanda (34/0)November 24, 2022Rwanda won by a massive margin of 10 wickets with more than half of their innings remaining

The ninth-lowest team scores in T20 international cricket stands at 30 all out.

Mali’s innings saw them score only 30 runs in 12.3 overs. Rwanda secured a 10-wicket win in just 2.3 overs. 

10. Cayman Islands (30) vs Canada, 2023

TeamScoreOpponentDateResult
Cayman Islands30Canada (196/5)October 4, 2023Canada won by a massive margin of 166 runs. 

The tenth-lowest team scores in T20 international cricket stands at, again, 30 all out.

The Cayman Islands managed only 30 runs in 11 overs. Canada’s bowlers dominated, leading their team to a victory by a margin of 166 runs. 

Conclusion

From the Isle of Man’s tough fight to Turkey’s tricky innings, these games show us that cricket can be full of surprises. 

As we reach the end of the article, remember that low scores aren’t just about losing; they are also about teams showing determination and bowlers giving their best. 

T20 cricket keeps us hooked because, in this game, anything can happen. 

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