The Asia Cup has been home to thrilling encounters, nail-biting finishes, and a few one-sided clashes where bowlers dominated batters completely. Whether in ODIs or T20Is, we have seen teams crumble under pressure, leading to some of the lowest totals in the tournament’s history.
With the completion of the Asia Cup 2025 group stage, let’s look at the Top 10 Lowest Team Totals recorded so far, across both formats.
Low scores often come from a mix of bowling brilliance, pitch conditions, and pressure situations. From Mohammed Siraj’s fiery spell in the 2023 ODI final to Pakistan bowling out Hong Kong for just 38 in 2022, these matches have produced memorable moments that are still talked about by cricket fans.
Top 10 Lowest Scores in Asia Cup History (ODI & T20I Combined)
| Rank | Team | Score | Opponent | Year & Format | Venue | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong | 38 | Pakistan | 2022, T20I | Sharjah | Lowest total in Asia Cup history, dismissed inside 10 overs. |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 50 | India | 2023, ODI | Colombo | Siraj’s 6/21 demolished SL in the final. |
| 3 | UAE | 57 | India | 2025, T20I | Dubai | India’s pacers and spinners shared wickets in a ruthless display. |
| 4 | Afghanistan | 58 | Sri Lanka | 2018, ODI | Abu Dhabi | Sri Lanka’s seamers dominated under lights. |
| 5 | Pakistan | 74 | India | 2004, ODI | Colombo | India’s bowlers ran through Pakistan’s lineup in a heated clash. |
| 6 | Bangladesh | 75 | India | 2016, T20I | Mirpur | Ashish Nehra & Jasprit Bumrah shared crucial wickets early. |
| 7 | Sri Lanka | 79 | India | 1995, ODI | Sharjah | Indian seamers made full use of overcast conditions. |
| 8 | Afghanistan | 80 | India | 2023, T20I | Dubai | Axar & Bishnoi combined to choke Afghanistan’s chase. |
| 9 | Pakistan | 82 | Sri Lanka | 1988, ODI | Dhaka | Sri Lankan spinners spun a web on a turning track. |
| 10 | Bangladesh | 83 | Sri Lanka | 1997, ODI | Colombo | Chaminda Vaas & Muralitharan shared 7 wickets between them. |
1️⃣ Hong Kong – 38 vs Pakistan (2022, T20I)
Hong Kong collapsed to 38 all out while chasing Pakistan’s 194. Naseem Shah and Shadab Khan ripped through their batting, sealing one of the most one-sided games in Asia Cup history.
2️⃣ Sri Lanka – 50 vs India (2023, ODI Final)
In the Asia Cup 2023 final, Mohammed Siraj’s iconic spell (6/21) broke Sri Lanka’s back. They were bowled out for 50 in just 15.2 overs, making it the lowest ODI score in Asia Cup history.
3️⃣ UAE – 57 vs India (2025, T20I)
India began their Asia Cup 2025 campaign by blowing UAE away for 57 runs. Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Varun Chakaravarthy shared wickets as India showcased their bowling depth.
4️⃣ Afghanistan – 58 vs Sri Lanka (2018, ODI)
Sri Lankan seamers struck early and never allowed Afghanistan to recover. They folded for 58, their lowest ODI score in Asia Cup history.
5️⃣ Pakistan – 74 vs India (2004, ODI)
Pakistan’s star-studded lineup crumbled under pressure in Colombo, managing only 74. India chased it down comfortably, continuing their dominance over their arch-rivals.
6️⃣ Bangladesh – 75 vs India (2016, T20I)
In the inaugural T20 Asia Cup, Bangladesh were bundled out for just 75 runs in Mirpur. Ashish Nehra bowled a brilliant opening spell, while India cruised to victory.
7️⃣ Sri Lanka – 79 vs India (1995, ODI)
India’s pace attack, led by Javagal Srinath, dismissed Sri Lanka for 79 in Sharjah. It was one of the most clinical bowling performances of that decade.
8️⃣ Afghanistan – 80 vs India (2023, T20I)
Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi bowled tight spells to dismantle Afghanistan’s batting order, restricting them to 80 all out at Dubai International Stadium.
9️⃣ Pakistan – 82 vs Sri Lanka (1988, ODI)
On a slow Dhaka pitch, Sri Lankan spinners forced Pakistan into mistakes. This match remains one of Pakistan’s most forgettable batting performances in Asia Cup history.
🔟 Bangladesh – 83 vs Sri Lanka (1997, ODI)
Bangladesh were still developing as an international side when they were bowled out for 83 by Sri Lanka in Colombo. Chaminda Vaas and Muttiah Muralitharan were the chief destroyers.
The Asia Cup has repeatedly proven that batting collapses are part of cricket’s drama. These matches show how pressure, conditions, and skillful bowling can lead to some of the lowest scores ever recorded.
With Asia Cup 2025 already producing another entry in this list (UAE’s 57), fans can expect more drama as the tournament continues.
