Check Out The Lowest Totals Defended in T20 World Cup 2024

T20 Cricket is more of a batter game, smashing half-centuries, sending the ball over the ropes consistently, and chasing 12 an over, It's all too easy for the batters. This is the mindset of a Cricket fan.

However, there have many instances where the bowlers have had their say too. There have been instances where chasing even small totals has been difficult for the teams.

In this article, we will discuss the lowest targets defended in T20 World Cups.

Lowest Targets Defended In T20 World Cup History

1. Bangladesh(106) vs Nepal - Kingstown, St. Vincent 2024

The game between Bangladesh and Nepal was played at the Arnos Vale ground in St. Vincent. Bangladesh managed a paltry 106 in their allotted 20 overs. Run scoring at this particular ground has been difficult. Nepal started on the worst possible note losing wickets in the first few overs itself before folding for a paltry 85. Becoming first in the list in terms of the lowest score being defended in T20 World Cup 2024

2. South Africa(113) vs Bangladesh- Nassau County Ground 2024

The pitch at Nassau has been under the scanner ever since the first ball was bowled on this surface. Nassau only had one game crossing over 120 out of the 9 games it hosted. South Africa took on Bangladesh on the very same ground where South Africa managed to defend 113 by a whisker. Bangladesh struggled and eventually was restricted to 109 losing by 4 runs. Becoming second in the list in terms of lowest score being defended in T20 World Cup 2024

3. Afghanistan(114) vs Bangladesh- Kingstown, St. Vincent 2024

Another tense game took place at the Arnos Vale Ground in St. Vincent. Things became even more tense because the future of the three sides was dependent on this game. Australia hoped for a Bangladesh victory, Bangladesh needed to chase this target in 12 overs to qualify and Afghanistan had the easiest of jobs to just win irrespective of the margins.

Afghanistan while batting first could only muster 115 which was later adjusted to 114 due to the DLS method. Bangladesh's batting faltered again to fold for a 105 in the penultimate over. Becoming third in the list in terms of lowest score being defended in T20 World Cup 2024

4. South Africa(115) vs Nepal- Kingstown, St. Vincent 2024

Again South Africa features in the list and again St. Vincent is on the radar. This time South Africa was facing Nepal. The Proteas could not muster big and folded for another low score of 115. Nepal were spirited in their chase as they were looking for a maiden victory. Nepal Couldn't handle the pressure and lost the game by slimmest of the margins by 1 run. Becoming fourth in the list in terms of the lowest score being defended in T20 World Cup 2024.

5. India(120) vs Pakistan- Nassau County Ground 2024

A big game features in our list in terms of lowest scores in T20 World Cup 2024. The game played at Nassau was on June 9th. The game was hampered by rain. India was asked to bat first on a spicy wicket. The Men In Blue had a good first half, but they lost their steam towards the death overs and folded for a mere 120 with an over still left to be played.

The Men in Green started off slowly and couldn't really capitalize on increasing the scoring rate. Pakistan needed 12 in the last over to chase which they failed to do lose by 7 runs.