Top 3 lowest team totals in ODI World Cup history by full member nations
While the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 has witnessed a lot of amazing batting performances, it has also witnessed some superb bowling performances. Apart from hitting centuries and high-scoring games, bowlers have also turned things interesting in the ongoing tournament. Meanwhile, in the history of the ODI World Cup, Canada holds the record for the lowest score.
The team has scored 36 runs after losing ten wickets against Sri Lanka during the 2003 ODI World Cup in South Africa. However, in today’s article, we will discuss the top 3 lowest scores registered by full member nations in the history of the ODI World Cup. Starting from Pakistan to Sri Lanka, the top 3 positions in this unwanted record held by Asian teams
#3. Pakistan 74 runs vs England, Adelaide 1992
While batting first in the rain-interrupted game, Pakistan failed to hold their nerves while facing a quality bowling attack. English bowlers like DR Pringle, P Defretias, and others ripped apart the Pakistani batting line-up and dismissed them for the then-lowest ODI World Cup total. The Asian giants were dismissed for a mere 74 runs.
For Pakistan, Saleem Malik and Mushtaq Ahmed were the top scorers, scoring 17 runs each. Apart from him, not a single batter was able to cross the 15-run mark. However, despite their poor performance, God helped them as the match couldn’t be completed. England was batting at 24/1 when it came down heavily and washed out the game.
