Canada’s lowest total in T20I is 75 runs against Zimbabwe in 2008. Other poor scores include 80 against Nepal and 91 against Kenya. They have hardly scored more than 100 runs in these cases.
Canada has struggled in T20 International cricket over the years. The team has recorded several low scores when playing against stronger teams.
This article lists Canada’s 10 lowest T20I scores and explains what went wrong in each match.
Top 10 Lowest T20I Totals by Canada – Full List
Canada has been bowled out for under 120 runs ten times in T20I cricket. Here is the complete list of their lowest totals.
| Rank | Score | Opposition | Ground | Result | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75 | v Zimbabwe | King City (NW) | lost | 13 Oct 2008 |
| 2 | 80 | v Nepal | Al Amerat | lost | 21 Feb 2022 |
| 3 | 91 | v Kenya | Belfast | lost | 3 Aug 2008 |
| 4 | 93 | v Netherlands | Dubai (DICS) | lost | 13 Mar 2012 |
| 5 | 95 | v Bermuda | Sandys Parish | lost | 30 Sep 2023 |
| 6 | 102/9 | v Pakistan | King City (NW) | lost | 10 Oct 2008 |
| 7 | 106/8 | v Ireland | Dubai (DICS) | lost | 22 Mar 2012 |
| 8 | 106/7 | v Pakistan | New York | lost | 11 Jun 2024 |
| 9 | 106 | v Oman | King City (NW) | lost | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 10 | 118/9 | v Hong Kong | Tolerance Oval | lost | 24 Oct 2019 |
Looking at these scores, Canada has faced problems against both full member nations and other Associate teams.
Many collapses happened in conditions that helped bowlers, like swing-friendly pitches in Belfast and spin-friendly grounds in Dubai and Al Amerat.
The team’s lack of experience at the highest level has been clear. Most of these low totals came when batting second under pressure.
1. Canada 75 vs Zimbabwe (King City, 2008)
Canada was bowled out for just 75 runs in 19.2 overs while chasing. Zimbabwe bowlers dominated the match completely. No Canadian batsman reached 20 runs.
Hamilton Masakadza was the player of the match in this one. The team lost wickets regularly and could not build any partnerships. This remains their lowest T20I score ever.
2. Canada 80 vs Nepal (Al Amerat, 2022)
Canadian cricketers lost with 80 runs in just 15 overs while batting first. Nepal’s spinners took control on a turning pitch. Canada lost 6 wickets for only 41 runs at one stage.
The batting order collapsed quickly, and Nepal chased the target easily in 14.1 overs. Nepal might have scored more if they were not chasing in this match.
3. Canada 91 vs Kenya (Belfast, 2008)
Canada scored 91 runs in 19.4 overs, batting first in Belfast. The conditions helped swing bowling, and Canadian batsmen struggled. Kenya’s bowlers took wickets at regular intervals.
No batter managed to score more than 15 runs. Kenya won the match by 4 wickets. Kennedy Otieno was the player of the match in this one.
4. Canada 93 vs Netherlands (Dubai, 2012)
Canada made 93 runs in 16.4 overs while chasing at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Netherlands spinners bowled well on a slow pitch.
Canada lost their first 3 wickets for just 22 runs. The middle order could not recover, and the team was bowled out quickly. The Netherlands won by 42 runs.
5. Canada 95 vs Bermuda (Sandys Parish, 2023)
Canada was dismissed for 95 in 17 overs, batting second. Bermuda’s pace bowlers took early wickets and won by a total of 86 runs.
Canada was 4 wickets down for 26 runs. The lower order added some runs, but it was not enough. Bermuda had already scored 181 runs by batting first.
6. Canada 102/9 vs Pakistan (King City, 2008)
Canada managed 102 runs for 9 wickets in their full 20 overs against Pakistan. Pakistan bowlers were too strong for the Canadian batsmen. Only 3 batsmen reached double figures.
Rizwan Cheema only managed a decent score of 34 runs in 42 balls. Pakistan had made 137 runs for the loss of seven wickets and won the match by 35 runs.
7. Canada 106/8 vs Ireland (Dubai, 2012)
Canada scored 106 runs, losing 8 wickets in 20 overs, batting first. Ireland’s bowling attack was experienced and accurate. Canadian batsmen found it hard to score freely.
It was so bad that no player scored more than 30 runs. Ireland won the match by 10 wickets with 63 balls remaining.
8. Canada 106/7 vs Pakistan (New York, 2024)
Canada finished at 106 for 7 wickets in 20 overs at the T20 World Cup 2024. Pakistan’s fast bowlers took early wickets on a helpful pitch, which made Canada take 20 overs to score 106 runs.
The top order failed, and the middle order struggled under pressure. Pakistan won by 7 wickets while chasing with 15 balls remaining.
9. Canada 106 vs Oman (King City, 2024)
Canada was bowled out for 106 runs in 19.5 overs, batting first at their home ground. Oman’s bowlers performed well and took wickets regularly.
Canada lost 5 wickets for just 59 runs in the middle overs. The team could not recover from this collapse. Oman chased the target in 15 overs and won by 8 wickets.
10. Canada 118/9 vs Hong Kong (Tolerance Oval, 2019)
Canada scored 118 runs for 9 wickets in their full 20 overs batting second. Hong Kong had scored 150/7 in their innings. Canada lost early wickets and was 3 down for 45 runs.
The middle order tried to fight back, but wickets kept falling. Hong Kong won by 32 runs.
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Conclusion: Canada’s lowest score is 75 runs against Zimbabwe
Canada’s lowest T20I totals show the team has faced difficulties against quality bowling attacks and tough playing conditions.
Most collapses happened when facing full member nations like Pakistan and Zimbabwe, or on pitches that helped bowlers. However, Canada has improved in recent years with more games against Associate nations.
The team gained experience from playing in ICC tournaments and bilateral series. These low scores remind us that Canadian cricket still needs development in batting skills and handling pressure situations.
FAQ
Canada played their first T20I match on 2 August 2008 against the Netherlands in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2008.
Canada qualified for the ICC T20 World Cup in 2024, which was held in the USA and the West Indies.
Canada’s highest T20I score is 245/1 against Panama, scored on 14 November 2021 in Coolidge.
Canada has won 48 T20I matches out of 86 played as of Jan 2026.
Navneet Dhaliwal is Canada’s leading run scorer in T20I cricket and has made 1197 runs in 45 matches at an average of 32.35.
