Lowest Team Scores of All Time in the ICC Cricket World Cup

Lowest Score In ODI Cricket World Cup -Canada and Namibia occupy the top spots in the list of the teams with the lowest run totals in the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup. While some matches are marked by high-scoring thrillers, there have also been instances where teams have faced the ignominy of posting the lowest scores in World Cup history. In this article, we’ll explore list of the teams with the lowest run totals in the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup.

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ICC Cricket World Cup: Lowest Team Scores

Here is a list of the top 10 lowest scores in the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup.

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Team	Score	Overs	Innings	Opposition	Match Date
Canada	36	18.4	1	Sri Lanka	19 Feb 2003
Canada	45	40.3	1	England	13 Jun 1979
Namibia	45	14.0	2	Australia	27 Feb 2003
Sri Lanka	55	19.4	2	India	2 Nov 2023
Bangladesh	58	18.5	1	West Indies	4 Mar 2011
Scotland	68	31.3	1	West Indies	27 May 1999
Kenya	69	23.5	1	New Zealand	20 Feb 2011
Pakistan	74	40.2	1	England	1 Mar 1992
Ireland	77	27.4	1	Sri Lanka	18 Apr 2007
Bangladesh	78	28.0	2	South Africa	19 Mar 2011
Bermuda	78	24.4	2	Sri Lanka	15 Mar 2007
South Africa	83	27.1	2	India	5 Nov 2023
Namibia	84	17.4	2	Pakistan	16 Feb 2003
Sri Lanka	86	37.2	1	West Indies	7 Jun 1975
Netherlands	90	21.0	2	Australia	25 Oct 2023
Ireland	91	30.0	1	Australia	13 Apr 2007
England	93	36.2	1	Australia	18 Jun 1975
West Indies	93	35.2	2	Kenya	29 Feb 1996
East Africa	94	52.3	2	England	14 Jun 1975
Zimbabwe	99	19.1	2	Pakistan	21 Mar 2007
U.A.E.	102	31.3	1	India	28 Feb 2015
England	103	41.0	2	South Africa	22 May 1999
Kenya	104	35.5	2	West Indies	4 Mar 2003
Canada	105	33.2	1	Australia	16 Jun 1979
Pakistan	105	21.4	1	West Indies	31 May 2019
Bangladesh	108	35.1	1	South Africa	22 Feb 2003
Sri Lanka	109	23.0	2	India	10 Mar 2003
West Indies	110	46.4	1	Australia	30 May 1999
Sri Lanka	110	35.2	2	South Africa	19 May 1999
West Indies	112	43.3	1	Pakistan	23 Mar 2011
Bangladesh	112	37.0	2	Sri Lanka	21 Mar 2007
Kenya	112	33.1	2	Pakistan	23 Feb 2011
New Zealand	112	30.1	2	Australia	11 Mar 2003
Netherlands	115	31.3	2	West Indies	28 Feb 2011
Bangladesh	116	37.4	1	New Zealand	17 May 1999
East Africa	120	55.3	1	India	11 Jun 1975
Netherlands	120	34.5	2	South Africa	3 Mar 2011
Bangladesh	120	28.0	2	Canada	11 Feb 2003
Scotland	121	42.1	1	New Zealand	31 May 1999
Canada	122	36.5	2	Sri Lanka	20 Feb 2011
Netherlands	122	30.2	2	Australia	20 Feb 2003
Canada	123	42.1	2	Zimbabwe	28 Feb 2011
Zimbabwe	123	40.3	2	Pakistan	11 Jun 1999
England	123	33.2	1	New Zealand	20 Feb 2015
Bangladesh	124	31.1	1	Sri Lanka	14 Feb 2003
England	125	49.1	2	Zimbabwe	18 Mar 1992
India	125	41.4	1	Australia	15 Feb 2003
Afghanistan	125	34.1	1	South Africa	15 Jun 2019
East Africa	128	60.0	2	New Zealand	7 Jun 1975
Australia	129	38.2	2	India	20 Jun 1983
England	129	34.5	2	India	29 Oct 2023
Netherlands	129	26.5	2	Australia	18 Mar 2007

Canada – 36 vs. Sri Lanka (2003)

In the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup, Canada played against Sri Lanka. It was a tough match at Boland Park, Paarl. Sri Lanka’s fast bowlers, like Chaminda Vaas and Prabath Nissanka, overwhelmed Canada’s batters. Canada ended up with just 36 runs, the lowest ever in a World Cup game. It was a disappointing day for Canadian cricket.

Namibia – 45 vs. Australia (2003)

During the 2003 Cricket World Cup, Namibia played against Australia in Potchefstroom. Namibia’s batters faced tough challenges from Brett Lee’s fast bowling and Brad Hogg’s spin. They struggled and ended with a low score of 45 runs, the second lowest in World Cup history.

Canada – 45 vs. England (1979)

In the 1979 ICC Cricket World Cup, Canada faced England at Headingley. Canada’s batting struggled against Mike Hendrick and Ian Botham’s bowling attack. They were all out for just 45 runs, marking it as one of the lowest team scores in World Cup history.

Ireland – 77 vs. Sri Lanka (2007)

During the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup, Ireland faced a daunting task against Sri Lanka in Providence Stadium, Guyana. Sri Lanka’s experienced bowlers, led by Chaminda Vaas, wreaked havoc on the Irish batting line-up. Struggling to cope with the pace and swing, Ireland folded for a total of 77 runs, marking one of the lowest scores in World Cup history.

Scotland – 68 vs. West Indies (2015)

The 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup witnessed Scotland locking horns with the West Indies in a group-stage match in Nelson. Facing the West Indies’ fiery pace attack, including Jason Holder and Andre Russell, Scotland endured a batting collapse and were bundled out for a meager 68 runs, etching their name among the lowest team scores in World Cup history.

While these matches were undoubtedly challenging for the batting sides, they also serve as a testament to the prowess of the bowlers who displayed exceptional skills on the world stage. The ICC Cricket World Cup continues to thrill fans with its moments of triumph and despair, making it one of the most celebrated sporting events globally.

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