In the fast-paced world of T20 cricket, high scores are often the norm, making the achievement of defending a low total particularly remarkable. The record for the lowest score defended in T20 International cricket is held by Afghanistan, who managed to defend a mere 69 runs against Zimbabwe on February 19, 2018, in Bulawayo.

Batting first, Afghanistan struggled to find momentum and was bowled out for just 69 runs in 20 overs. However, their bowlers delivered a stunning performance, led by Afghanistan’s spinners, who wreaked havoc on the Zimbabwean batting lineup. Zimbabwe, in response, faltered dramatically, collapsing for just 64 runs, handing Afghanistan a memorable victory by 5 runs.

This match highlights the unpredictability of T20 cricket, where a strong bowling performance can overcome a significantly low batting score. The achievement is a testament to Afghanistan’s emerging status in international cricket and the capability of their bowlers to perform under pressure. Such instances serve as reminders that in cricket, particularly in T20, anything can happen, making every match an exciting spectacle for fans worldwide.

Lowest innings totals in T20Is

Team	Score	Overs	RR	Opposition	Ground
Mongolia	10	10.0	1.00	v Singapore	Bangi
Isle of Man	10	8.4	1.15	v Spain	Cartagena
Mongolia	12	8.2	1.44	v Japan	Sano
Mongolia	17	14.2	1.18	v Hong Kong	Kuala Lumpur
Mali	18	12.5	1.40	v Tanzania	Dar-es-Salaam
Turkey	21	8.3	2.47	v Czech Rep.	Ilfov County
China	23	11.2	2.02	v Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur
Mali	24	10.3	2.28	v Ghana	Dar-es-Salaam
Rwanda	24	6.1	3.89	v Nigeria	Lagos
Mongolia	26	15.2	1.69	v Japan	Sano