The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup has witnessed some dramatic batting collapses over the years. From unexpected underperformances to challenging pitch conditions, certain teams have struggled to post competitive scores. This list highlights the top five lowest team totals in the tournament’s history, showcasing matches where batting line-ups faltered and opponents dominated, leaving a lasting mark on World Cup records.
Lowest Totals in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup History
Denmark Women – 47 all out vs England Women, Banstead, 1993
Denmark Women recorded the fifth-lowest total in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup history during the 1993 edition. Facing England Women in Banstead, Denmark struggled immensely as England posted 286/3, powered by Janette Brittin’s 104.
Denmark could manage only 47, which included 14 extras, with eight batters dismissed for ducks. It was a disappointing batting performance that highlighted the gulf between the teams at the time.
Netherlands Women – 40 all out vs New Zealand Women, Lindfield, 1993
In a remarkable display of dominance, New Zealand Women bowled out the Netherlands Women for just 40 runs in a 60-over match at Lindfield. Ariette van Noortwijk’s 22 was the top score for the Netherlands, while five batters were dismissed without scoring.
ICC Women: Jennifer Turner’s incredible figures of 5/5 in 11.2 overs made the innings even more one-sided. New Zealand chased down the target in just 13.2 overs without losing a wicket, winning by ten wickets.
India Women – 37 all out vs New Zealand Women, Auckland, 1982
India Women’s lowest World Cup total came against New Zealand in 1982 at Auckland. New Zealand posted 80 runs in 58.5 overs, a modest total, but India’s batting collapsed, managing only 37 in 35 overs.
Jackie Lord’s brilliant 6/10 in eight overs was the highlight of the match. This remains the lowest total ever defended in a completed ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup match (without rain intervention).
Netherlands Women – 29 all out vs Australia Women, Perth, 1988
In the 1988 World Cup opener at Perth, Netherlands Women were bowled out for 29 runs against a dominant Australian side. Australia’s innings featured centuries from Lindsay Reeler (143*) and Ruth Buckstein (100), as they amassed 284/1.
Seven Dutch batters failed to score, and the Netherlands lost by 255 runs, marking the second-lowest total in World Cup history.
Pakistan Women – 27 all out vs Australia Women, Hyderabad, 1997
Batting for only 13.4 overs, Pakistan struggled heavily, with only one batter reaching double digits. The match is remembered as one of the shortest in women’s ODI history.
