15 Lowest Team Totals in T20 World Cup History

BY MONEYCONTROL NEWS May 24, 2024

1. Netherlands - 39

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2. Netherlands - 44

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3. West Indies - 55

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4. New Zealand - 60

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5. Scotland - 60

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6. Ireland - 68

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7. Hong Kong - 69

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8. Bangladesh - 70

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9. Afghanistan - 72

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10. U.A.E. - 73

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11. Kenya - 73

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12. Bangladesh - 73

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13. India - 79

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14. Afghanistan - 80

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15. Afghanistan - 80

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