In the fast-paced world of T20 cricket, every match counts, and every run matters. However, even the best teams have their off days. For India, a powerhouse in the T20 format, there have been moments of struggle where they faced all-out collapses. In this blog, These performances were not only disappointing but also crucial learning experiences for the team. Join us as we explore challenging moments and their impact on Indian cricket.
we take a closer look at the top five lowest all-out totals for India in T20 Internationals.
5. 102 vs Zimbabwe, 2024
India had a surprising collapse while chasing 116 runs in Harare. Five of their top six batsmen didn’t score many runs, making it hard for the team. Even though Shubman Gill scored 31 runs, the situation got worse. Washington Sundar’s strong effort of 27 runs wasn’t enough, and India was all out for 102 runs in 19.5 overs. Sikandar Raza and Tendai Chatara each took three wickets.
4. 101 vs SL Pune 2016
In the 2016 Pune T20I against Sri Lanka, India was all out for 101 runs after batting first. Rohit Sharma got out early, which set a bad tone for the team. They were struggling at 58/7 until Ravichandran Ashwin scored 31* and helped them reach 100 runs. Sri Lanka’s Kasun Rajitha and Dasun Shanaka each took three wickets, leading their team to a five-wicket win.
3. 92 vs SA Cuttack 2015
In the 2015 Cuttack game, South African bowlers were excellent and restricted India to only 92 runs. Rohit Sharma and Suresh Raina both scored 22 runs. Albie Morkel was outstanding, taking 3 wickets for 12 runs. Even though the chase was tough, South Africa won by six wickets.
2. 79 vs NZ Nagpur 2016
In a key match at the ICC T20 World Cup 2016 in Nagpur, New Zealand defended a target of 127 against India. New Zealand scored 126/7, with Corey Anderson making the most runs (34). India only managed 79 runs in response. Mitchell Santner took 4 wickets for 11 runs, and Ish Sodhi took 3 wickets for 18 runs, making it hard for India to score. MS Dhoni was India’s top scorer with 30 runs.
1. 74 vs Aus Melbourne 2008
In the 2008 Melbourne T20I, Indian batters had a hard time against Australia’s strong team. Nathan Bracken took 3 wickets for 11 runs, which put India at 32/5. India was all out for 74 runs in 17.5 overs, with Irfan Pathan scoring 26, the only double-digit score. Australia easily chased the target, reaching 75/1 in just 11.2 overs.
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