T20I cricket is generally associated with aggressive batting and high-scoring contests, but there have also been occasions when even established full-member teams have suffered extraordinary batting collapses. A combination of outstanding bowling, difficult conditions and poor shot selection can sometimes result in an entire batting lineup being dismissed for a remarkably low total.

Several full-member teams have found themselves on the wrong side of such collapses over the years. West Indies feature twice on this list, while Sri Lanka recently joined the group after being bowled out for just 45 against India in the Asian Games T20 semi-final.

Top 5 lowest all-out totals in T20Is for full-member teams

1. West Indies – 45 vs England, Basseterre, 2019

West Indies share the lowest all-out total by a full-member team in T20I cricket after being dismissed for just 45 against England at Warner Park in Basseterre in 2019. Chasing a target of 183, the hosts were unable to withstand England’s bowling attack and were bowled out in just 11.5 overs.

Chris Jordan was the standout performer with the ball, producing a devastating spell of 4/6 from two overs. The England pacer consistently found ways to beat the batters, while the West Indies top order failed to build any meaningful partnership. The collapse resulted in what was then the lowest T20I total recorded by a Test-playing nation.

2. Sri Lanka – 45 vs India, Nisshin, 2026

Sri Lanka matched the lowest-ever total for a full-member team when they were bowled out for 45 against India in the semi-final of the 2026 Asian Games T20 tournament in Nisshin, Japan. Chasing 170, Sri Lanka struggled from the outset on a difficult pitch that offered considerable assistance to the bowlers.

India’s attack made full use of the challenging conditions, with Abhishek Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel taking two wickets apiece. Abhishek finished with 2/2, while Bumrah and Axar returned figures of 2/7 and 2/8 respectively. Sri Lanka were dismissed in only 9.5 overs, matching West Indies’ unwanted record for the lowest all-out total by a full-member side in T20Is.

3. West Indies – 55 vs England, Dubai, 2021

West Indies appear on the list for a second time after another major batting collapse against England during the 2021 T20 World Cup in Dubai. Batting first in their Super 12 encounter, the Caribbean side struggled to score freely and were eventually bowled out for just 55 in 14.2 overs.

England’s spinners played a major role in dismantling the West Indies batting lineup. Adil Rashid produced one of the most remarkable spells of the tournament, claiming 4/2 as he ran through the lower order. Moeen Ali also made an important contribution with 2/17, keeping the pressure on the batters and preventing West Indies from recovering.

4. Afghanistan – 56 vs South Africa, Tarouba, 2024

Afghanistan recorded the fourth-lowest all-out total by a full-member team when they were dismissed for 56 against South Africa in the 2024 T20 World Cup semi-final at Tarouba in Trinidad. Afghanistan opted to bat first but found the conditions extremely difficult, with the pitch offering variable bounce and significant movement for the bowlers.

South Africa’s pace attack made the most of the conditions as Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada caused early damage. Jansen finished with 3/16, while Rabada claimed 2/14 before Tabraiz Shamsi completed the collapse with 3/6. Afghanistan were bowled out in just 11.5 overs, leaving South Africa with a straightforward chase in the semi-final.

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5. Zimbabwe – 57 vs Pakistan, Bulawayo, 2024

Zimbabwe occupy fifth place after being bowled out for 57 against Pakistan in Bulawayo in 2024. Playing at home, the Zimbabwean batting lineup struggled to deal with Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack and failed to establish a substantial partnership during the innings.

Pakistan kept the pressure on throughout the innings and prevented Zimbabwe’s batters from building any meaningful momentum. Wickets continued to fall at regular intervals before the hosts were eventually dismissed for 57, completing another remarkably low total in T20I cricket involving a full-member team.

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