The 5 lowest totals in T20I matches between India and England

The long awaited England tour of India 2025 it starts on January 22nd and will last until February 12th. The tour includes five T20Is and three One Day Internationals (ODIs). The first T20I will be held at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, marking the series opener.

This tour represents a crucial transition for both teams as they move from the traditional format of Test cricket to the faster and more dynamic world of T20 cricket. Indian cricket star Suryakumar Yadav will lead the hosts in the shortest format of the game and dynamic batsman Yes Butler captains to the visitors. Both India and England have a rich history in T20 cricket, and this series promises to be a spectacle. Throughout their T20I encounters, both teams have experienced their share of lows, with some unforgettable collapses.

Here are the five lowest totals ever scored in T20Is between India and England:

5. India Struggle in Ahmedabad (March 2021 – 124/7)

In England’s first T20I tour of India in March 2021, India posted one of their lowest totals against England, managing just 124 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Despite a valiant effort of 67 runs from Shreyas IyerIndia struggled to build partnerships, especially with England’s bowlers Jofra Archerputting on an impressive display. Archer’s three-wicket haul helped restrict India to a modest total. England then chased down the target comfortably, winning the match by 8 wickets. Archer was named Player of the Match for his excellent performance on the ball.

4. The demolition of England in Birmingham (July 2022 – 121 total)

In England’s second T20I tour of India in July 2022, England found themselves all out for just 121 runs. None of their batsmen could score a half-century, and they were quickly dismantled by the Indian bowlers. Bhuvneshwar Kumar he was the standout performer, taking three crucial wickets and was named Player of the Match. India had set a target of 170 runs after scoring 170/8 in their innings, and won the match by a comfortable margin of 49 runs, leaving England in disarray.

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3. India’s poor performance at the Eden Gardens (October 2011 – 120/9)

India’s performance in the only T20I of their tour of England in October 2011 is remembered for their disastrous total of 120/9. The match was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata where India could not play against the English bowlers. Steven Finn he was the pick of the bowlers for England, claiming three wickets and putting India under immense pressure. No Indian batsman managed to score a half-century and they eventually bundled out for a paltry score. England chased down the target with ease, winning the match by 6 wickets and securing a dominant victory.

2. England collapse in ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2024 semi-final (103 total)

In the high-stakes semifinal of the ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2024the collapse of England’s batting became a defining moment of the tournament. They were bowled out for just 103 runs by a clinical Indian bowling attack. The spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav i Axar Patel they were particularly lethal, each taking three wickets and dominating the English batsmen. Axar’s excellent performance earned him the Player of the Match award. India, after posting 171/7 in their innings, won by a convincing margin of 68 runs, advancing to the final. India would eventually win the tournament, defeating south africa at the end

1. England vs India T20I record low (2010 ICC World T20 – 80 total)

England’s saddest T20I performance against India came in the ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2012when they were bowled out by a record total of just 80 runs in a group stage match. This remains England’s lowest T20I score, and it was against India. The English batsmen had no answer to the lethal spin attack of Harbhajan Singhwho took four wickets in his spell. Singh’s brilliant performance earned him the Player of the Match award. India, who had made a total of 170 runs in their innings, won the match by a huge margin of 90, leaving England with little to show in terms of fight.

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