Lowest T20I Totals For Pakistan

Soumyajit Dutta

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Pakistan’s disastrous 91 all out against New Zealand in the first T20I at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval on March 16 isn’t just a humiliating defeat, it’s a grim reminder of the team’s recurring batting frailty. Crumbling in just 18.4 overs, this marked their fifth-lowest T20I total ever joining a notorious list of meltdowns 

The Christchurch catastrophe reignites uncomfortable questions about Pakistan’s temperament in crunch moments. While the 91-run debacle slots into fifth place on their all-time low-score list let's take a look at Pakistan’s darkest T20I totals and the ghosts that refuse to fade.

5) 91 Runs vs New Zealand

Pakistan suffered a dreadful batting collapse in the first T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch on March 16, 2025, getting bundled out for just 91 in 18.4 overs. Their innings started disastrously as Mohammad Haris (0) and Hasan Nawaz (0) fell without scoring, leaving them at 0/2. Irfan Khan (1) and Shadab Khan (3) followed soon, reducing Pakistan to 11/4. 

Captain Salman Agha (18) and Khushdil Shah (32) attempted to stabilize, but wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals with Kiwis firing up the fielding as well. 

Kyle Jamieson (3/8) and Jacob Duffy (4/14) dismantled the fragile batting lineup, while Ish Sodhi (2/27) and Zakary Foulkes (1/11) provided crucial breakthroughs. Pakistan lost their last six wickets for just 34 runs, setting New Zealand a modest target of 92, which they chased down with ease in just 10.1 overs.

4) 89 Runs vs England

On September 7, 2010, at Cardiff, Pakistan endured a disastrous batting collapse against England in the second T20I of their tour. Batting first, Pakistan struggled from the start and were bundled out for just 89 runs in 18.4 overs. 

Kamran Akmal (11) and Umar Akmal (17) were the only batters to reach double figures, while the rest failed to counter England’s disciplined bowling attack. 

Tim Bresnan led the assault with figures of 3/10, while Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann took two wickets each. Pakistan lost wickets at regular intervals, with their top order crumbling inside five overs, and their middle order offering little resistance, resulting in a humiliating total that England chased down comfortably with 36 balls to spare.

3) 83 runs vs India

On February 27, 2016, in Mirpur, Pakistan witnessed another disaster against India in the fourth match of the Men's T20 Asia Cup. Their innings never gained momentum as they were bowled out for just 83 runs in 17.3 overs. Mohammad Hafeez (4) and Sharjeel Khan (7) fell early, while Khurram Manzoor (10) struggled to build a partnership. 

The middle order crumbled under pressure, with Shoaib Malik (4), Umar Akmal (3), and captain Shahid Afridi (2) failing to contribute. Sarfaraz Ahmed was the only batter to offer some resistance with 25 off 24 balls, but the wickets kept tumbling. Hardik Pandya led India's bowling attack with 3/8, while Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammad Amir took two wickets each.

2) 82 Runs vs West Indies

On April 1, 2014, in Mirpur, Pakistan crumbled against West Indies in the ICC World T20, getting bowled out for just 82 runs in 17.5 overs while chasing 167. Ahmed Shehzad and Kamran Akmal fell for ducks, followed by Umar Akmal (1) and Shoaib Malik (2), leaving Pakistan reeling at 13/4. Captain Mohammad Hafeez (19 off 32) struggled to anchor the innings before falling at 37/5. 

Sohaib Maqsood (18) and Shahid Afridi (18) provided brief resistance, but West Indies’ spinners Sunil Narine (3/16) and Samuel Badree (3/10) ripped through the middle order. Krishmar Santokie and Andre Russell also picked up two wickets each, dismantling Pakistan's fragile batting lineup. The collapse saw Pakistan lose their last six wickets for just 45 runs, resulting in a crushing 84-run defeat.

1) 74 Runs vs Australia

On September 10, 2012, in Dubai, Pakistan collapsed against Australia in the third T20I, getting bowled out for just 74 in 19.1 overs while chasing 169. Their top order crumbled early as Imran Nazir (1), Shoaib Malik (0), and Kamran Akmal (0) fell within the first four overs, leaving them struggling at 16/4. Umar Akmal (2) departed soon after, reducing Pakistan to 19/5. 

Nasir Jamshed (17) and Abdul Razzaq (13) tried to resist, but Australia’s disciplined bowling, led by Pat Cummins (3/15) and Mitchell Starc (3/11), dismantled the fragile batting lineup. Brad Hogg (1/11) and Glenn Maxwell (1/12) also chipped in, as Pakistan lost their last six wickets for just 38 runs, suffering a 94-run defeat.