December 6, 2023
Duration of Innings Break in ODI, Test, I.P.L. and T20
Afghanistan suffered a shocking defeat against South Africa, a team previously considered as chokers or having a semi-final jinx. However, South Africa silenced all their critics by blowing Afghanistan apart. Afghanistan were bowled out for a mere 56 runs, which is now the lowest total in T20 WC knockouts. The highest scorer for Afghanistan was extras, contributing 13 runs. Only A. Omarzai reached double figures, scoring 10 runs out of the total 56. Let’s look at the top 6 lowest totals in T20 WC knockouts.
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In the 2024 T20 WC semi-final, Afghanistan was bowled out for 56 against South Africa. The highest scorer for Afghanistan was extras, contributing 13 runs, while A. Omarzai was the only batsman to reach double figures with 10 runs. M. Jansen and K. Rabada tore through Afghanistan’s top order, each taking three wickets. South Africa chased the target easily, finishing at 60/1 in 8.5 overs, securing a dominant nine-wicket victory.
In the 2009 World Twenty20 semi-final, West Indies were bowled out for 101 runs against Sri Lanka. T. Dilshan’s unbeaten 96 powered Sri Lanka to a competitive total of 158/5. A. Mathews devastated West Indies’ top order, taking three wickets in the opening over. Despite C. Gayle’s resilient 63, the rest of the batting lineup collapsed, failing to support him. Sri Lanka’s spinners tightened the grip, leading to a comprehensive 57-run victory for Sri Lanka.
In the 2012 World Twenty20 final, Sri Lanka was bowled out for 101 runs against W. Indies. M. Samuels’ 78 helped West Indies post a challenging total of 137/6. Sri Lanka struggled against the West Indies’ bowling attack, with S. Narine taking 3/9. Despite M. Jayawardene’s 33, Sri Lanka failed to build partnerships. The disciplined West Indies fielding and bowling efforts led to a 36-run victory, securing their first world title since 1979.
In the 2012 World Twenty20 semi-final, Sri Lanka scored 139/4 against Pakistan, who managed only 123/7 in response. M. Jayawardene’s crucial 42 off 36 balls on a challenging pitch set up Sri Lanka’s defense. Pakistan struggled against the spin of R. Herath, who took 3/25. Despite M. Hafeez’s 42, Pakistan fell 16 runs short. Sri Lanka’s disciplined bowling and fielding ensured their victory, leading them to their second World Twenty20 final.
In the 2010 World Twenty20 semi-final, Sri Lanka posted a modest 128/6 against England. A. Mathews top-scored with 58 runs, but the total was insufficient. England chased the target comfortably, reaching 132/3 in 16 overs. K. Pietersen’s unbeaten 42 off 26 balls, along with contributions from C. Kieswetter and M. Lumb, secured a seven-wicket victory for England. Sri Lanka’s bowlers struggled to contain the English batsmen, leading to a comprehensive defeat.
In the 2014 World T20 final, India posted a total of 130/4 against Sri Lanka. V. Kohli top-scored with 77, while Y. Singh struggled, scoring 11 off 21 balls, and skipper M. Dhoni, coming in late, scored only 4 runs in 7 balls. Both match-winning middle-order batsmen had a strike rate below 60 due to Sri Lanka’s disciplined bowling. Sri Lanka chased the target comfortably, with K. Sangakkara scoring an unbeaten 52, leading to a six-wicket victory.
The lowest score in the T20 WC is 39 runs, made by the Netherlands against Sri Lanka on March 24, 2014.
The lowest score in the ODI World Cup is 36 runs, made by Canada against Sri Lanka on February 19, 2003.
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