Four lowest team totals in ODI World Cup history

In the history of the ODI World Cup 2023, teams have seen a lot of highs and lows. Notably, some teams have seen the lowest of lows. In the history of the tournament, some teams have recorded the lowest totals which they don’t want to remember. In this listicle, we will discuss the four lowest totals registered by different teams.

Four lowest totals in ODI World Cup history

1. 36 by Canada against Sri Lanka (2003)

In their second World Cup, the Red Army lost the toss and was asked to bat first. They couldn’t even bat for 20 overs as they were bowled out for 36 in just 18.4 overs. For the 1996 winners, Prabhat Nissanka took four wickets while Chaminda Vaas took three. On the other hand, Dilhara Fernando took two while Muttiah Muralitharan took one. In the end, the former champions won the game by nine wickets after 4.4 overs.

2. 45 by Canada against England (1979)

In the second-only ODI World Cup and Canada’s maiden appearance, they played the hosts, England. In the game, the Canadians won the toss and elected to bat first. Apart from Franklyn Dennis (21), no other batter crossed the double-digit mark. They were bowled out for 45 with the late Bob Willis taking four wickets and Chris Old doing the same. On the other hand, Mike Hendrick and Ian Botham took one each. The home side managed to win the game by eight wickets after 13.5 overs.

3. 45 by Namibia against Australia (2003)

In the 2003 edition, played in South Africa, Kenya, and Zimbabwe, Namibia played their only ODI World Cup. In one of their games in the tournament, they played the eventual title winner, Australia. Batting first, the Kangaroos amassed 301/6. In reply, with Glenn McGrath taking seven wickets, the African team was bowled out for 45, losing the game by 256 runs.

4. 55 by Sri Lanka against India (2023)

In the 33rd game of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 between India and Sri Lanka, the Lankan Lions won the toss and bowled first. Their decision proved bad and they were belted for 357/6. In reply, the 1996 winners were reduced to 22/8. In the end, they got all out for 55 runs, losing the game by 302 runs.