The Women’s Cricket World Cup has seen its fair share of thrillers but for some teams it’s been a complete disaster. Especially when they collapse to ridiculously low scores and hand over the game to their opponents. Matches like these show how pressure and tough situations can get to a player in big tournaments. Let’s look at some of the lowest scores in the history of the tournament.
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Lowest Scores in Women’s World Cup
| Rank | Team | Score | Opponent | Year | Overs Batted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan | 27 | Australia | 1997 | 13.4 |
| 2 | Netherlands | 29 | Australia | 1988 | All out |
| 3 | India | 37 | New Zealand | 1982 | 35 |
| 4 | Netherlands | 40 | New Zealand | 1993 | All out |
Pakistan (27 Runs)
At the top of the list is the Pakistan women’s cricket team. In the 1997 World Cup they were bowled out for 27 runs against Australia. They lasted only 13.4 overs. Australia chased it down with ease losing only one wicket. Olivia Magno and Jodi Dannatt were the stars with the ball, each taking 3 wickets. Only one Pakistani batter scored in double figures.
Netherlands (29 Runs)
The Netherlands women’s cricket team is second on this list. In the 1988 World Cup their entire team was dismissed for 29 runs. Yes, you read that right, 29 runs. And who bowled them out? Australia. In that game in Perth, Australia batted first and scored 284/1. Openers Lindsay Reeler (143) and Ruth Buckstein (100) smashed centuries. In reply the Netherlands were all out for 29 and lost the game by 255 runs.
India (37 Runs)
Third on the list is the Indian women’s cricket team. In 1982 they were all out for 37 runs against New Zealand. They batted for 35 overs. What’s shocking is that New Zealand didn’t exactly set the world on fire either, they scored only 80 runs after electing to bat first. New Zealand won the low scoring game by 43 runs. The game was supposed to be 60 overs a side.
Netherlands (40 Runs)
The Dutch team makes another appearance on this list, this time at number 4. In 1993 they were bowled out for 40 runs against New Zealand. This was a 60 over game. They batted first and scored that total. New Zealand chased it down in 13.2 overs without losing a wicket and won by 10 wickets.
