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The history of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is known for exciting matches, big scores and matches lasting till the last over. However, in this tournament many times such innings have been seen which surprised the cricket fans. Some teams completely disintegrated under pressure and settled for very low scores. Let us know about the top 5 such shameful records before the T20 World Cup 2026.
Uganda vs West Indies (8 June 2024)
Uganda holds the unwanted record of making the lowest score in the history of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. In the year 2024, in the match played against West Indies in Providence, the Ugandan team was all out for just 39 runs. His entire innings was limited to just 12 overs and the team had to face a crushing defeat.
Netherlands vs Sri Lanka (8 June 2024)
The second lowest score in T20 World Cup history was also 39 runs, made by Netherlands. In 2014, while playing against Sri Lanka in Chattogram, Netherlands’ batting completely collapsed. Netherlands batsmen could not stand against the Sri Lankan bowlers and the team got out on an embarrassing score.
Uganda vs New Zealand (14 June 2024)
Uganda’s name is included in this shameful list for the second time. In 2024, the entire Ugandan team was reduced to just 40 runs against New Zealand at the Taruba ground in Trinidad. Ugandan batsmen once again proved unsuccessful in front of strong Kiwi bowling.
Netherlands vs Sri Lanka (22 October 2021)
Netherlands also disappointed in the 2021 T20 World Cup. While playing against Sri Lanka in Sharjah, the team could score only 44 runs. This match was completely one-sided and Netherlands had to face a big defeat.
Oman vs England (13 June 2024)
Oman’s team also could not withstand the pressure of the big stage in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Oman’s entire innings against England in North Sound ended on just 47 runs. England’s fast and accurate bowlers did not give Oman any chance to recover.
Warning figures before T20 World Cup 2026
T20 World Cup 2026 will start from 7th February and the final will be played on 8th March. In this tournament to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka, fans are hopeful that the teams will avoid such shameful records and show more competitive cricket.