Sri Lanka registered lowest T20I score vs India. Image Credits: BCCIIndia produced a dominant performance against Sri Lanka in the Asian Games 2026 semi-final on October 1, 2026. After posting 169/7, India bowled Sri Lanka out for just 45, registering a 124-run victory.The result also created a new record for the lowest T20I total against India, surpassing UAE’s 57 from the Asia Cup 2025. With another emphatic bowling performance, India secured their place in the Asian Games final against Pakistan.This article sheds light on the 5 lowest T20I scores against India.74/10– India vs South Africa 1st T20I, South Africa tour of India 2025South Africa were dismissed for 74 in 12.3 overs on December 09, 2025, in the first T20I at Cuttack. India posted 175/6 after Hardik Pandya smashed an unbeaten 59 off 28 balls, giving the hosts a strong total.South Africa’s batting collapsed under pressure as India’s bowlers kept taking wickets at regular intervals. Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy and Axar Patel picked up two wickets apiece. India eventually won by 101 runs, taking an early lead in the series.70/10– Ireland vs India 2nd T20I, India tour of England 2018Ireland were bowled out for 70 in 12.3 overs on June 29, 2018, during the second T20I at Malahide. India posted a commendable 213/4 after KL Rahul scored 70 off 36 balls, while Suresh Raina contributed a rapid 69.Ireland’s chase never got going as India’s bowlers consistently struck at regular intervals. Yuzvendra Chahal was the pick of the attack with figures of 3/21. India completed a comprehensive 143-run victory to sweep the two-match series 2-0.66/10– India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I, New Zealand tour of India 2023On February 1, 2023, New Zealand were dismissed for 66 in 12.1 overs in the third T20I at Ahmedabad. India had earlier posted a massive 234/4, with Shubman Gill producing an unbeaten 126 off 63 balls.Also read: New Zealand's Strongest XI For India T20Is: Finn Allen To Open; Kyle Jamieson Out?The Indian bowlers then completed the job, with Hardik Pandya taking 4/16 to lead the attack. New Zealand never recovered from the early wickets and were eventually bowled out for 66. India won the match by 168 runs.57/10– India vs UAE Match 2, Asia Cup 2025The UAE were bowled out for 57 in 13.1 overs on September 19, 2025, during the Asia Cup in Dubai. India had restricted the UAE after producing a disciplined bowling display, with Kuldeep Yadav emerging as the standout performer after claiming 4/7.The UAE’s batting line-up struggled to cope with India’s spin attack and was unable to build a partnership. India then chased the modest target in only 4.3 overs, winning by nine wickets with plenty of deliveries remaining.45/10– India vs Sri Lanka Semi Final 2, Asian Games 2026Sri Lanka recorded the lowest T20I total against India, scoring only 45 runs in 9.5 overs on October 1, 2026, in the Asian Games semi-final in Nagoya.India had earlier posted 169/7, powered by Ishan Kishan’s unbeaten 80 off 40 balls. Sri Lanka’s chase collapsed quickly as Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel and Abhishek Sharma picked up two wickets each.India eventually won by 124 runs, thanks to Ishan Kishan’s match-defining knock.Also read: No Pakistan Player Included As SA20 Auction List Of 156 Players Released
