We have seen teams scoring 300+, or even 400+ runs in cricket and won that match easily. But do you know about the least scores which they defended and won. Let’s see the Lowest Total Defended in the History of Cricket.
It is worth remembering that these are the lowest totals successfully defended in international cricket. It is a big thing.
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Lowest Total Defended in the History of Cricket –
West Indies vs Zimbabwe – ODI (2010)
The lowest total defended in a One Day International (ODI) match is 83 runs, achieved by the West Indies against Zimbabwe in the 2010 tri-series.
In that match, Zimbabwe was dismissed for just 79 runs in 23.1 overs while chasing the target of 163 set by the West Indies. In that macth Kemar Roach took 6 wickets for 27 runs in his 8.1 overs, which is the best ever bowling performance by a West Indian player in ODI cricket.
Afganistan vs West Indies – ICC T20 World Cup (2019)
In T20I cricket, the lowest total successfully defended is 67 runs, achieved by Afghanistan against West Indies in the ICC T20 World Cup in India. In that match, Afghanistan were bowled out for just 106 runs, but they managed to restrict West Indies to 45 all out in 11.5 overs.
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Pakistan vs South Africa – ODI (2013)
Team Pakistan defended the total of 123 runs against South Africa in the 2nd ODI of the 2013 series where Pakistan bowled out for 123 in 40.1 overs, but South Africa was not able to capatilize it and were dismissed for just 155 in 42.2 overs.
Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka – World Cup (2003)
Zimbabwe defended a total of 130 runs against Sri Lanka in the 2003 World Cup as they were bowled out for 129 runs in 38.4 overs, and Sri Lanka were then decimated for just 123 runs in 42.1 overs.
India vs Sri Lanka – India Oil Cup (2005)
Team India also defended a low total of 140 runs against Sri Lanka where India was bowled out for 139 runs in 44.5 overs. The situation was tense but India managed to stop Sri Lanka’s batting lineup and cleaned them at the score of 109 runs in 38.2 overs.
In this match, Irfan Pathan took 4 wickets for just 32 runs in his 10 overs and played a vital role in India’s victory.
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Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan – ODI (2017)
While batting first Zimbabwe made 129 runs in their 50 overs and Afganistan team and crowd already started clebrating but what happened next, shocked everyone. Afganistan batted even worse than their opponents and lost that match by 3 runs.
Australia vs Pakistan – ODI (2012)
In that match, Australia batted first and were bowled out for just 151 runs in 46.5 overs thanks to the bowling attack fromPakistani bowlers Saeed Ajmal and Mohammad Hafeez which took seven wickets between them.
In that response, Pakistan’s batting lineup collapsed under pressure and were bowled out for just 127 runs in 47 overs, giving Australia a 23-run win. Australian pacer Mitchell Starc was the star performer with the ball, claiming 5 wickets for just 42 runs in his 10 overs and helping his team defend that total.
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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – ODI (2009)
In that match, Pakistan batted first and were bowled out for 159 runs in 43.5 overs because of the Sri Lankan bowlers, especially Nuwan Kulasekara, Ajantha Mendis, and Thilan Thushara, bowled brilliantly to keep the Pakistani team in control.
In second Inning, Sri Lanka’s batting lineup also struggled against the Pakistan’s bowling attack and were bowled out for just 134 runs in 39.2 overs, giving Pakistan a 25-run win.
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These are just a few examples of the Lowest Total Defended in the History of Cricket.
It is important to note that defending a low total in cricket is quite rare and requires a combination of disciplined bowling, sharp fielding, and perhaps some help from the pitch or weather conditions. Therefore, records related to the lowest total defended are rare to see.
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