The Asia Cup T20 is full of thrill but has also seen some shocking batting failures. In this format, momentum can change fast and even good teams can struggle under pressure.
Fans remember the big wins and scores but the lowest scores show the importance of mental strength and how fine the line is between good aggression and recklessness. Let’s check out the lowest team scores in Asia Cup T20 history, each with its own story.
Lowest Totals in T20 Asia Cup:
| Team | Score | RR | Opposition | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 38 | 3.56 | v Pakistan | Sharjah |
| U.A.E. | 81/9 | 4.05 | v India | Mirpur |
| U.A.E. | 82 | 4.64 | v Bangladesh | Mirpur |
| Pakistan | 83 | 4.74 | v India | Mirpur |
| Oman | 101/8 | 5.05 | v U.A.E. | Mirpur |
| Sri Lanka | 105 | 5.33 | v Afghanistan | Dubai (DICS) |
| Afghanistan | 111/8 | 5.55 | v India | Dubai (DICS) |
| Hong Kong | 112 | 6.52 | v Afghanistan | Mirpur |
| U.A.E. | 115/9 | 5.75 | v Sri Lanka | Mirpur |
| Bangladesh | 121/7 | 6.05 | v India | Mirpur |
1. Hong Kong – 38 all out vs Pakistan (2022)
In Sharjah, Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz from Pakistan bowled really well and destroyed Hong Kong’s batting which ended at 38. This is the lowest score in Asia Cup T20 history and shows the difference between new teams and top bowling teams. Hong Kong lasted 10.4 overs while trying to chase 194.
2. U.A.E. – 81/9 vs India (2016)
In Mirpur, India’s experienced bowlers didn’t give easy runs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah put pressure on U.A.E. They lasted all 20 overs but scored only 81, focusing more on just staying in the game.
3. U.A.E. – 82 all out vs Bangladesh (2016)
Playing against the home team, U.A.E. struggled again. Mustafizur Rahman bowled well and got important wickets and controlled the runs. With little fight from the middle order, U.A.E. was out in 17.4 overs, repeating their struggles from earlier in the tournament.
4. Pakistan – 83 all out vs India (2016)
This is one of the more shocking batting collapses. In a tight game, India’s bowlers led by Hardik Pandya caused problems for Pakistan. On a difficult pitch in Mirpur, Pakistan’s strong batting line up fell apart in 17.3 overs and scored only 83 in a game remembered for its drama.
5. Oman – 101/8 vs U.A.E. (2016)
In a match between similar teams, Oman struggled to score. Amjad Javed led the U.A.E. bowling with tight and smart bowling. They batted 20 overs and scored 101, which shows the pressure of the competition even for new teams.
6. Sri Lanka – 105 all out vs Afghanistan (2022)
In Dubai, Afghanistan’s young bowlers surprised Sri Lanka. Fazalhaq Farooqi bowled a great opening spell and took 3 early wickets. Sri Lanka, a team with a strong history, collapsed in 19.4 overs in one of the big upsets of the 2022 event.
7. Afghanistan – 111/8 vs India (2022)
After a good performance, Afghanistan struggled against India. Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 5 wickets and stopped their batting early. They scored some late runs but finished with 111 in 20 overs.
