Lowest Score in T20 Cricket History - Top 10 Ranked 2023
by Krishika M
Updated Mar 16, 2023
Lowest Score in T20 Cricket History
On February 26th, 2023, the Isle of Man cricket team set a new record for the lowest-ever T20 score by making just 10 runs in 8.4 overs in a match against Spain at Cartagena. This was a disappointing result for the team, who were hoping to perform better in the match. The previous lowest T20 score was held by the Sydney Thunder in a match against the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League in 2022. The Sydney Thunder were bowled out for just 15 runs in 12.5 overs, which was a shocking performance from a team that had a lot of talented players.
It's worth noting that low scores like these are quite rare in T20 cricket, which is known for its fast-paced, high-scoring matches. However, they can happen from time to time, especially when teams are struggling with their batting or facing a particularly strong bowling attack. Despite the disappointment of the Isle of Man team's low score, it's worth remembering that cricket is a game of ups and downs, and there are always opportunities for teams to bounce back and improve their performance in future matches.
Top 10 Lowest Score in T20 Cricket 2023
We have provided you with the top 10 lowest score in T20 cricket, in the table mentioned below:
1
10 (8.4)
Isle of Man
Spain
2023
2
15 (5.5)
Sydney Thunder
Adelaide Strikers
2022
3
21 (8.3)
Turkey
Czech Republic
2019
4
26 (12.4)
Lesotho
Uganda
2021
5
28 (11.3)
Turkey
Luxembourg
2019
6
30 (13.1)
Thailand
Bangi
2022
7
30 (12.3)
Mali
Rwanda
2022
8
30 (11.1)
Tripura
Jharkhand
2009
9
30 (10.4)
Mali
Kenya
2022
10
32 (8.5)
Turkey
Ilfov County
2019
S.No.
Score
Team
Opposition
Year
What is the lowest score in T20 cricket history?
During a T20I match against Spain on February 26, 2023, the Isle of Man cricket team registered the lowest T20 score in the history of the format. In their innings, the team was bowled out for a paltry total of 10 runs, which they managed to score in just 8.4 overs.
Isle of Man's batsmen struggled to get going from the outset, with the Spanish bowlers making quick inroads into their batting line-up. The team's innings consisted of only two boundaries, with the highest individual score being just 3 runs.
Spain's response was swift and decisive, as they chased down the target in just two balls, winning the match by ten wickets. This comprehensive victory by Spain further highlights the gulf in class between the two teams in the match. The result was a disappointment for Isle of Man, but it is important to note that the game of cricket is known for its unpredictability and any team can have a bad day on the field.
Lowest Score in Test Cricket
We have provided you with the details about the lowest scores in test cricket history, in the table below:
New Zealand
26
England
28 March 1955
South Africa
30
England
14 February 1896
South Africa
30
England
16 June 1924
South Africa
35
England
04 April 1899
South Africa
36
Australia
15 February 1932
Australia
36
England
30 May 1902
Ireland
38
England
26 July 2019
New Zealand
42
Australia
29 March 1946
Australia
42
England
14 February 1888
India
42
England
24 June 1974
S.No
Team
Score
Against
Date
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
What is the lowest T20 score in cricket history 2022?
On December 16, 2022, the Sydney Thunder cricket team suffered a humiliating defeat against the Adelaide Strikers during a match in the Australia T20 Bash League 2022-23. The Thunder managed to score a mere 15 runs before being bowled out by the Strikers.
The Thunder's innings were a disaster from the start, as they lost early wickets and were unable to put together any significant partnerships. None of the Thunder's batsmen managed to reach double figures, and the team's innings lasted just 12.5 overs.
The Strikers' bowlers were in dominant form, with three of them taking three wickets each. They maintained a tight line and length throughout the Thunder's innings, never letting the batsmen settle and constantly applying pressure.
In response, the Strikers made short work of the target, chasing it down in just 2.4 overs and winning the match by ten wickets. The Thunder's dismal performance in this match is a reminder of the unpredictable nature of cricket, where even the best teams can have a bad day on the field.
What is the lowest T20 score in cricket history 2021?
During a cricket match played in 2021, the West Indies cricket team suffered a shocking defeat after being dismissed for a mere score of 55 runs in just 14.2 overs. The match took place between the West Indies and an opposing team, who managed to outclass the West Indies team in every aspect of the game. The West Indies' innings was a disaster from the outset, as they lost early wickets and struggled to put together any significant partnerships. None of the West Indies' batsmen managed to score more than 13 runs, and their innings came to an end in just 14.2 overs.
The opposing team's bowlers were in dominant form and delivered a clinical performance, with their quicks and spinners combining to take wickets at regular intervals. The West Indies were never allowed to settle into a rhythm and the opposing team's bowlers applied immense pressure throughout the innings.
The match ended in a one-sided affair as the opposing team chased down the target with ease, winning the match by a huge margin. The West Indies' performance in this match was a clear indication of how difficult the game of cricket can be and how even the best teams can have an off day.
Lowest Score in T20 Cricket History - FAQs
The Isle of Man cricket team holds the record for the lowest score in T20 cricket, having been dismissed for just 10 runs in a T20I match against Spain on 26th February 2023.
The lowest score ever recorded in Test cricket is 26 runs, and it was scored by the New Zealand cricket team during the second Test of England tour of New Zealand in 1955.
Before New Zealand, the South African cricket team held the record for the lowest score in Test cricket. They were dismissed for just 30 runs in a Test match against England in 1896.
The lowest score ever recorded in T20 cricket is 10 runs, and it was scored by the Isle of Man cricket team in a T20I match against Spain on 26th February 2023.
The Sydney Thunder cricket team holds the record for the lowest score in the Australia T20 Bash League, having been dismissed for just 15 runs during a match against the Adelaide Strikers on 16th December 2022.