Bangladesh Women hold the record for the lowest team total in Women’s T20 World Cup history. They scored just 46 runs against West Indies Women in 2018.
Pakistan Women also feature three times on the list, including a total of 56 against New Zealand Women in 2024.
Sri Lanka Women, South Africa Women, and New Zealand Women also recorded very low scores in the tournament.
These matches show how strong bowling attacks can change a game. Eight of the ten lowest totals came while chasing a target, which highlights the pressure teams face in the second innings.
None of the teams on this list managed to score more than 71 runs. The records cover tournaments from 2009 onwards and highlight some of the toughest batting performances in Women’s T20 World Cup history.
Lowest Team Totals in Women’s T20 World Cup History
This list shows the ten lowest scores in tournament history:
| Team | Score | Overs | RR | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Result | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh Women | 46 | 14.4 | 3.13 | 2 | West Indies Women | Providence | Lost | 9 Nov 2018 |
| Pakistan Women | 56 | 11.4 | 4.8 | 2 | New Zealand Women | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | Lost | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Bangladesh Women | 58/9 | 20 | 2.9 | 2 | England Women | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium | Lost | 28 Mar 2014 |
| Pakistan Women | 60 | 16.5 | 3.56 | 2 | England Women | Taunton | Lost | 16 Jun 2009 |
| Sri Lanka Women | 60 | 15.5 | 3.78 | 2 | New Zealand Women | Paarl | Lost | 19 Feb 2023 |
| Pakistan Women | 65/9 | 20 | 3.25 | 1 | New Zealand Women | Basseterre | Lost | 10 May 2010 |
| New Zealand Women | 67 | 18.1 | 3.68 | 2 | South Africa Women | Paarl | Lost | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Sri Lanka Women | 69/8 | 20 | 3.45 | 2 | England Women | Taunton | Lost | 14 Jun 2009 |
| South Africa Women | 70/8 | 20 | 3.5 | 1 | West Indies Women | Galle | Lost | 30 Sep 2012 |
| West Indies Women | 71 | 17.3 | 4.05 | 2 | Australia Women | North Sound | Lost | 22 Nov 2018 |
New Zealand Women and England Women were the opposition in seven of the ten lowest team totals in Women’s T20 World Cup history. Paarl and Taunton hosted two matches each, the joint-most among the venues on this list.
1. Bangladesh Women (46 Runs)
Bangladesh Women hold the record for the lowest team score in tournament history. They faced West Indies Women in Providence during the 2018 tournament.
| Team | Score | Overs | RR | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Result | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh Women | 46 | 14.4 | 3.13 | 2 | West Indies Women | Providence | Lost | 9 Nov 2018 |
The opposition bowling attack completely dismantled the Bangladesh lineup. Deandra Dottin delivered an incredible spell by taking five wickets for just five runs. The batting team collapsed in less than fifteen overs.
The heavy defeat showed a massive gap between the two teams. Bangladesh could not handle the extra bounce and pace of the pitch. They lost the match by a large margin of 60 runs.
2. Pakistan Women (56 Runs)
Pakistan Women suffered a major batting collapse during the 2024 tournament in Dubai.
They played against New Zealand Women in an important group stage match. The batters looked clueless against a disciplined bowling attack.
| Team | Score | Overs | RR | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Result | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan Women | 56 | 11.4 | 4.8 | 2 | New Zealand Women | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | Lost | 14 Oct 2024 |
The team failed miserably while chasing a small target of 111 runs. New Zealand bowlers maintained excellent line and length throughout the second innings. Melie Kerr and Eden Carson took vital wickets to trigger the collapse.
None of the top-order Pakistan batters could cross twenty runs. The entire team got out in just 11.4 overs. This loss ended their hopes of moving forward in the competition.
3. Bangladesh Women (58 Runs)
Bangladesh Women appear for the second time on this low-scoring list. They hosted England Women at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in 2014. The local fans watched a very tough batting performance.
| Team | Score | Overs | RR | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Result | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh Women | 58/9 | 20 | 2.9 | 2 | England Women | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium | Lost | 28 Mar 2014 |
England set a competitive target of 138 runs in the first innings. Bangladesh chose a defensive approach but kept losing wickets regularly. Danielle Hazell and Nat Sciver-Brunt bowled beautifully to restrict the scoring.
The batters managed to survive their full quota of twenty overs. However, they only scored 58 runs while losing nine wickets. They fell short of the target by 79 runs.
4. Pakistan Women (60 Runs)
Pakistan Women recorded another low score during the inaugural tournament in 2009. They faced a powerful England Women’s team at Taunton.
The English conditions proved too difficult for the Pakistani batters.
| Team | Score | Overs | RR | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Result | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan Women | 60 | 16.5 | 3.56 | 2 | England Women | Taunton | Lost | 16 Jun 2009 |
England batted first and scored 123 runs on a helpful pitch. Pakistan started their chase poorly and lost three quick wickets in the powerplay. Holly Colvin led the England bowling with three crucial wickets.
The Pakistan lower order offered no resistance to the English spin attack. They got bowled out in the seventeenth over. England won the match by a comfortable margin of 63 runs.
5. Sri Lanka Women (60 Runs)
Sri Lanka Women faced a tough batting collapse during the 2023 tournament. They played against New Zealand Women on a dry pitch in Paarl.
New Zealand set a huge target of 163 runs in the first innings. Sri Lanka crumbled under the pressure of the big run chase.
| Team | Score | Overs | RR | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Result | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka Women | 60 | 15.5 | 3.78 | 2 | New Zealand Women | Paarl | Lost | 19 Feb 2023 |
Twin bowling spells from Amelia Kerr and Eden Carson destroyed the Sri Lankan batting line-up.
Only two Sri Lankan batters managed to score more than 10 runs. The team got bowled out inside sixteen overs. New Zealand secured a massive victory by 102 runs.
6. Pakistan Women (65 Runs)
Pakistan Women appear for the third time on this list from a 2010 match. They batted first against New Zealand Women in Basseterre.
The New Zealand bowlers dominated from the very first over. Nicola Browne led the attack and took four wickets for fifteen runs.
| Team | Score | Overs | RR | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Result | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan Women | 65/9 | 20 | 3.25 | 1 | New Zealand Women | Basseterre | Lost | 10 May 2010 |
Pakistan played defensively but could only reach 65 runs in their twenty overs.
New Zealand chased down the tiny target with ease. They reached the mark in just 8.2 overs. New Zealand won the match by six wickets.
7. New Zealand Women (67 Runs)
New Zealand Women usually play aggressive cricket, but suffered a rare collapse in 2023. They faced the host nation, South Africa Women, in Paarl.
| Team | Score | Overs | RR | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Result | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Women | 67 | 18.1 | 3.68 | 2 | South Africa Women | Paarl | Lost | 13 Feb 2023 |
South Africa scored 132 runs and put early pressure on the visitors. Left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba bowled brilliantly. She took three wickets for just ten runs to break the New Zealand chase.
None of the big-hitting New Zealand players could establish a partnership. The entire team fell for 67 runs in the nineteenth over. South Africa celebrated a famous 65-run win.
8. Sri Lanka Women (69 Runs)
Sri Lanka Women featured for a second time after a poor display in 2009. They struggled against England Women at Taunton.
| Team | Score | Overs | RR | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Result | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka Women | 69/8 | 20 | 3.45 | 2 | England Women | Taunton | Lost | 14 Jun 2009 |
England set a solid target of 141 runs in the first innings. Sri Lanka looked to save wickets rather than chase the target. Fast bowler Isa Guha bowled a strict line and took two wickets for four runs.
Sri Lanka played out their full twenty overs but scored at a very slow rate. They finished their innings far behind the English total. England won the encounter by 71 runs.
9. South Africa Women (70 Runs)
South Africa Women recorded their lowest score during the 2012 edition. They batted first against West Indies Women in Galle.
The West Indies bowling unit restricted the scoring options from the start. Spinner Stafanie Taylor caused the most damage with three wickets for ten runs.
| Team | Score | Overs | RR | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Result | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa Women | 70/8 | 20 | 3.5 | 1 | West Indies Women | Galle | Lost | 30 Sep 2012 |
South Africa lacked intent and crawled to 70 runs in their allotted overs.
The target proved far too small to defend. West Indies chased down the score without losing a single wicket. They completed the win in less than ten overs.
10. West Indies Women (71 Runs)
West Indies Women complete the top ten list with a big failure in 2018. They crashed out against Australia Women during the semi-final in North Sound.
Australia batted first and posted a challenging total of 142 runs. The West Indies chase fell apart immediately against the moving ball.
| Team | Score | Overs | RR | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Result | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies Women | 71 | 17.3 | 4.05 | 2 | Australia Women | North Sound | Lost | 22 Nov 2018 |
Ashleigh Gardner starred with the ball and picked up three wickets for fifteen runs.
The home crowd watched their team get bowled out for 71 runs. Australia advanced to the final with a massive 71-run victory.
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Conclusion: Bangladesh Women Lead the Lowest Team Totals in Women’s T20 World Cup History
Bangladesh Women hold the top position on the list of lowest team totals in Women’s T20 World Cup history.
Their record-breaking 46 all out against West Indies in 2018 remains the lowest score ever recorded in the tournament, while Pakistan’s 56 all out against New Zealand in 2024 ranks second.
These performances underline the dominance of elite bowling attacks in women’s T20 cricket and highlight how intense second-innings pressure triggers major batting collapses during tough run chases.
Pakistan, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, South Africa, and West Indies also feature among the lowest-scoring teams in tournament history, with none of the top ten totals crossing 71 runs.
