Lowest scores in Asia Cup history | Lowest score in Asia cup history – The Asia Cup is a biennial cricket tournament that features the best teams from the Asian continent. The tournament was first held in 1984 and has been played in both ODI and T20 formats. In the 2023 edition, The Asia Cup was co-hosted by Lanka and Pakistan and it was in ODI format. India won the tournament for the eighth time by defeating Sri Lanka in the final by 8 wickets.
The Asia Cup has witnessed some thrilling matches and high-scoring encounters over the years, but it has also seen some dismal batting performances by some teams. Here are the 5 lowest scores in Asia Cup history:
Today, India vs Sri Lanka played the final match of the Asia Cup 2023 today on 17 September. After winning the toss Lanka chose to bat first and was all out for just 43 runs. This was became the lowest score in Asia cup history
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Here is The 5 Lowest Scores in Asia Cup History | Asia Cup lowest score
1) Sri Lanka: 43 against India, Asia Cup 2023
| Sri Lanka | 50/10 (15.2 Over) |
| India | 51/0 (6.1 over) |
| Result | India won by 10 Wickets |
Sri Lanka recorded the lowest score in Asia Cup 2023 final against India today. The hosts were bowled out for a paltry 50 runs in 15.2 overs after opting to bat first at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
India’s pace spearhead, Mohammed Siraj, was the wrecker-in-chief, taking six wickets for 21 runs in seven overs. He was well supported by Hardik, who claimed 3 wickets for just 3 runs in 2.2 overs. Only two Sri Lankan batsmen reached double figures, with Kusal Mendis top-scoring with 17 runs. India are now in a commanding position to win their eighth Asia Cup title. This is the lowest score in Asia Cup history.
2) Bangladesh: 87 (vs Pakistan, Dhaka 2000)
| Pakistan | 321 (50 Over) |
| Bangladesh | 87 (34.2 over) |
| Result | Pakistan won by 234 runs |
Bangladesh holds the record for the 2nd lowest score in Asia Cup history. Chasing a target of 321 against Pakistan during the 2000 Asia Cup group match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh could only score 87 in 34.2 overs. Abdul Razzaq destroyed the Bangla batting order with his spell of 3/5 in 4 overs. Habibul Bashar was the top scorer with 23 runs.
3) Bangladesh: 94 (vs Pakistan, Moratuwa 1986)
| Bangladesh | 94 (- Over) |
| Pakistan | 95/4 (33 over) |
| Result | Pakistan won by 7 Wickets |
Bangladesh is also 3rd on the list of lowest score in Asia Cup history with a total of only 94 runs. Batting first on a fresh pitch vs Pakistan in the 1986 Asia Cup group match, Wasim Akram’s spell of 4/19 helped dismiss the Bangla batters for 94. Pakistan chased down the total in 33 overs with 7 wickets remaining. It is third third-lowest score in Asia Cup.
4) Sri Lanka: 96 (vs India, Sharjah 1984)
Sri Lanka’s 96 is the 4th lowest score in Asia Cup history. Batting first, Sri Lanka were all out for 96 runs in 41 overs. India’s Madan Lal and Chetan Sharma picked up 3 wickets each. India won the match by 10 wickets.
5) Bangladesh: 99 (vs India, Chattogram 1988)
Bangladesh featured for the third time in the top 5 lowest scores in Asia Cup history. On 27 October 1988 at the M.A.Aziz Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh batted first but could only score 99 runs in 45 overs. India won the match by a comfortable margin of 9 wickets in 26 overs¹.
6) Nepal: 104 (vs Pakistan, Multan 2023)
The latest addition to this list is Nepal, who made their debut in the Asia Cup in 2023. Nepal scored just 104 runs in 23.4 overs against Pakistan in the opening match of the tournament at Multan. Mohammad Rizwan scored an unbeaten century to guide Pakistan to a nine-wicket win. Nepal showed some improvement in their next matches, but could not qualify for the Super Four stage.
These are the five lowest scores in Asia Cup history. Hopefully, we will see more competitive and entertaining matches in future editions of this prestigious tournament.
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