Bangladesh Marks History By Defending 106 Against Nepal In T20 World Cup

Bangladesh set a new record for the lowest total defended in the T20 World Cup on Monday, June 17, by successfully defending 106 against Nepal in a Group D match of the 2024 edition at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St Vincent.

Pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib's career-best figures of 4 for 7, including an impressive 21 dot balls, highlighted Bangladesh's dominant bowling performance. This victory secured the final Super 8 spot for Bangladesh in the ongoing tournament with a 21-run win against Nepal in their last group stage game.

Defending a modest 106 on a challenging surface, Tanzim, along with seasoned players Shakib al Hasan (2/9) and Mustafzur Rahaman (3/7), bowled out Nepal for 85 in 19.2 overs. This achievement marked the lowest total defended in the history of the tournament.

Earlier in the tournament, South Africa had set a new record by defending 113 against Bangladesh, surpassing India and Sri Lanka's joint record. In that match, Bangladesh fell short by just four runs while chasing 114 against South Africa.

Before South Africa's record-setting performance, India had equalled Sri Lanka's record by defending 119 against Pakistan in the same tournament. Sri Lanka had previously held the record by defending 119 against New Zealand in the 2014 edition. Below is a look at the lowest totals defended in T20 World Cup history:

• 106 All Out by Bangladesh vs Nepal in 2024 (St Vincent)
• 113/6 by South Africa vs Bangladesh in 2024 (New York)
• 119 All Out by India vs Pakistan in 2024 (New York)
• 119 All Out by Sri Lanka vs New Zealand in 2014 (Chattogram)
• 123/7 by Afghanistan vs West Indies in 2016 (Nagpur)

This World Cup has seen many low-scoring games, with teams posting modest totals. The 2024 edition witnessed newcomers Uganda posting the joint lowest total in T20 World Cup history.

Uganda also registered three other low totals during their debut appearance, scoring 39, 40, and 58 in their group stage games. In one match where they emerged victorious, Uganda posted 78/7 while chasing a target of 77 against Papua New Guinea.

The challenging conditions affected even established teams like New Zealand and South Africa. New Zealand was bowled out for just 75 by Afghanistan. Here is a look at the lowest totals recorded in the 2024 T20 World Cup:

Lowest Totals in T20 World Cup 2024

• 39 All Out by Uganda vs West Indies in Providence, Guyana
• 40 All Out by Uganda vs New Zealand in Tarouba, Trinidad & Tobago
• 58 All Out by Uganda vs Afghanistan in Providence, Guyana
• 72 All Out by Namibia vs Australia in North Sound, Antigua & Barbuda
• 75 All Out by New Zealand vs Afghanistan in Providence, Guyana
• 77 All Out by Sri Lanka vs South Africa in New York, USA
• 77 All Out by Papua New Guinea vs Uganda in Providence, Guyana
• 85 All Out by Nepal vs Bangladesh in Kingstown, St Vincent
• 95 All Out by Papua New Guinea vs Afghanistan in Tarouba, Trinidad & Tobago
• 96 All Out by Ireland vs India in New York, USA

The low-scoring nature of this tournament has added an element of unpredictability and excitement to each game. As teams continue to navigate these challenging conditions, fans can expect more thrilling encounters ahead.