South Africa Defends Historic Low Total In T20 World Cup, Surpasses India And Sri Lanka
In a significant event in cricket history, South Africa defended the lowest total ever in a T20 World Cup match. South Africa managed to defend a mere 113 runs against Bangladesh, winning the match by four runs in New York on June 10. This achievement surpassed previous records held by Sri Lanka and India, who defended 119 runs against New Zealand and Pakistan, respectively.
| Team | Opposition | Runs Scored | Winning Margin | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | Bangladesh | 113 | 4 runs | New York | 2024 |
| Sri Lanka | New Zealand | 119 | 59 runs | Chattogram | 2014 |
| India | Pakistan | 119 | 6 runs | New York | 2024 |
| Afghanistan | West Indies | 123/7 | 6 runs | Nagpur | 2016 |
| New Zealand | India | 126/7 |
Story first published: Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 2:24 [GST]
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