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Pakistan, a powerhouse in T20 cricket, have had their share of glorious victories and dominant performances over the years. However, there have also been instances where their batting lineup has crumbled under pressure, resulting in some of the lowest team totals in the format.
Similar scenes were on display when the Men in Green faced New Zealand in the first T20I of the five-match series at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday, March 16. The Black Caps put up a commanding bowling performance and completely dominated the proceedings in the game, bundling out Pakistan for one of their lowest scores in T20I cricket.
5 lowest totals for Pakistan in T20I cricket
1. 74 all out vs Australia – Dubai, 2012
Pakistan’s lowest total in T20I cricket came against Australia on September 10, 2012, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Chasing a target of 169, Pakistan’s batting lineup fell apart against Australia’s fiery bowling attack, managing only 74 runs in 19.1 overs. Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc wreaked havoc, picking up three wickets each, as Pakistan failed to put up any resistance.
2. 82 all out vs West Indies – Mirpur, 2014
During the ICC T20 World Cup 2014, Pakistan suffered a humiliating collapse against West Indies at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. Chasing a challenging target of 167, Pakistan was bundled out for just 82 in 17.5 overs. The West Indian spin duo of Samuel Badree and Sunil Narine completely dismantled Pakistan’s batting order, ensuring an emphatic 84-run victory for their team.
3. 83 all out vs India – Mirpur, 2016
Pakistan’s arch-rival India handed them another embarrassing defeat during the Asia Cup 2016 at Mirpur. Batting first on a difficult pitch, Pakistan was skittled out for 83 runs in 17.3 overs. Hardik Pandya was the chief destroyer for India, claiming three wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah and Ashish Nehra provided excellent support. India chased down the target with ease, winning by five wickets.
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4. 89 all out vs England – Cardiff, 2010
Pakistan’s fourth-lowest T20I total came against England on September 7, 2010, at Cardiff. Batting first, Pakistan struggled against England’s disciplined bowling attack and was dismissed for just 89 runs in 18.4 overs. Graeme Swann and Stuart Broad were the pick of the bowlers, ensuring Pakistan had no chance to recover. England comfortably chased the target, winning by five wickets.
5. 91 all out vs New Zealand – Christchurch, 2025
In the first T20I against New Zealand, the visitors were packed for just 91, resulting in their fifth lowest total in the history of T20I cricket. New Zealand’s bowlers featuring Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy put up a clinical performance, ensuring that Pakistan never found any momentum. After restricting Pakistan at 91 in 18.4 overs, the home side completed the chase easily in just 10.1 overs, securing a comfortable nine-wicket victory.
