India lowest score in T20. Check complete list
Published on: Jul 22, 2023 12:18 am IST|Updated on: Jul 22, 2023 11:26 am IST
In February 2008, India faced Australia in Melbourne and recorded India lowest score in T20 of 74. The second-lowest total came against New Zealand in Nagpur, with India managing only 79 runs. In the 3rd T20I against Sri Lanka in Colombo, a depleted Indian team struggled to put up a competitive score and settled for 81/8 in their 20 overs, marking their third-lowest T20I score.
India lowest score in T20
| Score | Overs | Opposition | Ground | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 17.3 | Australia | Melbourne | 1 Feb 2008 |
| 79 | 18.1 | New Zealand | Nagpur | 15 Mar 2016 |
| 81 | 20 | Sri Lanka | Colombo | 29 Jul 2021 |
| 92 | 17.2 | South Africa | Cuttack | 5 Oct 2015 |
| 101 | 18.5 | Sri Lanka | Pune | 9 Feb 2016 |
1. 74 vs Australia, 2008
During Australia’s visit to India in 2008, a solitary T20I match was contested. In a disappointing first innings, the Australian team managed to score only 74 runs before being all out in 17.3 overs. Nathan Bracken proved to be the star bowler, claiming three wickets for just 11 runs.
Australia’s response was swift and dominant. They chased down the target in a mere 11.2 overs, securing a comprehensive nine-wicket victory. The home side’s formidable duo, Adam Gilchrist and Michael Clarke, both delivered impressive performances with the bat.
2. 79 vs New Zealand, 2016
In the opening match of the 2016 T20 World Cup, India faced New Zealand. Corey Anderson played a crucial role for the Kiwis, scoring an impressive 34 off 42 balls and reaching a total of 126/7. Unfortunately, India’s batting line-up struggled to make an impact, managing to score only 79 runs in 18.1 overs. Mitchell Santner’s brilliant performance was the highlight of the game, as he took 4 wickets for just 11 runs.
3. 81/8 vs Sri Lanka, 2021
In a critical T20 match held in 2021, India confronted Sri Lanka with a depleted team, which had a significant impact on their performance. Disappointingly, the Indian batters had a dismal outing, managing to score a mere 81 runs. The batting lineup, consisting of only five players, could only muster a combined output of 29 runs.
The hero of the day for Sri Lanka was Wanindu Hasaranga, who showcased an exceptional bowling display, claiming an impressive 4 wickets for a mere 9 runs in his four overs. His outstanding performance played a pivotal role in guiding his team to victory.
However, India faced setbacks as key players like Shikhar Dhawan and Sanju Samson failed to make an impact and couldn’t contribute any runs during the game. Their inability to score added to the team’s struggles and contributed to the challenging defeat.
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