Lowest Team Score in ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup In History

The lowest team score in ICC ODI Cricket World Cup history is 36, scored by Canada against Sri Lanka in 2003.

The lowest run total in the ICC Cricket World Cup is one of the most embarrassing records in the tournament because it is a sign of a team’s complete batting collapse.

It is also a cautionary reminder to other teams that even the best teams can have a bad day and be bowled out for a low score.

Less popular teams like Canada and Namibia have been on the receiving end of ODI bowlers on multiple occasions, but even strong teams and ICC members like Bangladesh and Pakistan have also registered some of the lowest ICC World Cup totals.

This is a testament to the fact that no team is immune to a batting collapse, and that even the best bowlers can have a day where they take a lot of wickets.

The lowest run total in the ICC Cricket World Cup is 36, scored by Canada against Sri Lanka in 2003. Canada was bowled out in just 18.4 overs, with Prabath Nissanka picking up four wickets for just 12 runs. Sri Lanka chased down the target in just 4.4 overs, winning by 10 wickets.

This record-low total is a cautionary reminder to all teams that they need to be at their best on any given day in the ICC Cricket World Cup. Even a slight batting collapse can lead to a humiliating defeat.

It is worth noting that all of the top 5 lowest team scores in the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup history have been scored by associate teams. This is a testament to the fact that associate teams are still struggling to compete against the top cricketing nations in the world.

Here are some of the factors that have contributed to the low scores by associate teams in the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup:

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

Team	Score	Overs	RR	Inns	Opposition	Ground	Match Date
Canada	36	18.4	1.92	1	v Sri Lanka	Paarl	19 Feb 2003
Canada	45	40.3	1.11	1	v England	Manchester	13 Jun 1979
Namibia	45	14.0	3.21	2	v Australia	Potchefstroom	27 Feb 2003
Sri Lanka	55	19.4	2.79	2	v India	Wankhede	2 Nov 2023
Bangladesh	58	18.5	3.07	1	v West Indies	Mirpur	4 Mar 2011
Scotland	68	31.3	2.15	1	v West Indies	Leicester	27 May 1999
Kenya	69	23.5	2.89	1	v New Zealand	Chennai	20 Feb 2011
Pakistan	74	40.2	1.83	1	v England	Adelaide	1 Mar 1992
Ireland	77	27.4	2.78	1	v Sri Lanka	St George’s	18 Apr 2007
Bangladesh	78	28.0	2.78	2	v South Africa	Mirpur	19 Mar 2011
Bermuda	78	24.4	3.16	2	v Sri Lanka	Port of Spain	15 Mar 2007
South Africa	83	27.1	3.05	2	v India	Eden Gardens	5 Nov 2023
Namibia	84	17.4	4.75	2	v Pakistan	Kimberley	16 Feb 2003
Sri Lanka	86	37.2	2.3	1	v West Indies	Manchester	7 Jun 1975
Netherlands	90	21.0	4.28	2	v Australia	Delhi	25 Oct 2023
Ireland	91	30.0	3.03	1	v Australia	Bridgetown	13 Apr 2007
England	93	36.2	2.55	1	v Australia	Leeds	18 Jun 1975
West Indies	93	35.2	2.63	2	v Kenya	Pune	29 Feb 1996
East Africa	94	52.3	1.79	2	v England	Birmingham	14 Jun 1975
Zimbabwe	99	19.1	5.16	2	v Pakistan	Kingston	21 Mar 2007
U.A.E.	102	31.3	3.23	1	v India	Perth	28 Feb 2015
England	103	41.0	2.51	2	v South Africa	The Oval	22 May 1999
Kenya	104	35.5	2.9	2	v West Indies	Kimberley	4 Mar 2003
Canada	105	33.2	3.15	1	v Australia	Birmingham	16 Jun 1979
Pakistan	105	21.4	4.84	1	v West Indies	Nottingham	31 May 2019
Bangladesh	108	35.1	3.07	1	v South Africa	Bloemfontein	22 Feb 2003
Sri Lanka	109	23.0	4.73	2	v India	Johannesburg	10 Mar 2003
West Indies	110	46.4	2.35	1	v Australia	Manchester	30 May 1999
Sri Lanka	110	35.2	3.11	2	v South Africa	Northampton	19 May 1999
West Indies	112	43.3	2.57	1	v Pakistan	Mirpur	23 Mar 2011
Bangladesh	112	37.0	3.02	2	v Sri Lanka	Port of Spain	21 Mar 2007
Kenya	112	33.1	3.37	2	v Pakistan	Hambantota	23 Feb 2011
New Zealand	112	30.1	3.71	2	v Australia	Gqeberha	11 Mar 2003
Netherlands	115	31.3	3.65	2	v West Indies	Delhi	28 Feb 2011
Bangladesh	116	37.4	3.07	1	v New Zealand	Chelmsford	17 May 1999

Lowest Team Score in ODI World Cup 1975 to 2023

The lowest team scores in the ICC Cricket World Cup from 1975 to 2023 are all from associate teams, which are teams that are not full members of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

These teams typically have fewer resources and less experience than the full member teams, which makes it difficult for them to compete at the highest level.

Here is a brief explanation of each of the five lowest team scores in the ICC Cricket World Cup from 1975 to 2023:

Canada (36 vs. Sri Lanka, 2003)

Canada (36 vs. Sri Lanka, 2003): Canada was bowled out for just 36 runs in 18.4 overs, the lowest team total in World Cup history. Prabath Nissanka took four wickets for just 12 runs for Sri Lanka.

Canada (45 vs. England, 1979)

Canada was bowled out for 45 runs in 40.3 overs, the second-lowest team total in World Cup history. England’s Mike Hendrick took five wickets for just 26 runs.

Namibia (45 vs. Australia, 2003)

Namibia was bowled out for 45 runs in 14 overs, the third-lowest team total in World Cup history. Australia’s Jason Gillespie took five wickets for just 16 runs.

Bangladesh (58 vs. West Indies, 2011):

Bangladesh was bowled out for 58 runs in 18.5 overs, the fourth-lowest team total in World Cup history. West Indies’ Kemar Roach took four wickets for just 13 runs.

Sri Lanka (55 vs. India, 2023):

The match between Sri Lanka and India on November 2, 2023 was a one-sided affair, with India winning by 302 runs. This was the fourth lowest innings total in World Cup history.

India’s bowlers were in top form, dismissing Sri Lanka for just 55 runs in 19.4 overs. Mohammed Shami was the pick of the bowlers, taking five wickets for 18 runs.

Scotland (68 vs. West Indies, 1999):

Scotland was bowled out for 68 runs in 31.3 overs, the fifth-lowest team total in World Cup history. West Indies’ Courtney Walsh took four wickets for just 16 runs.