Sri Lanka's Lowest Scores in T20Is List After Asian Games Semi-Final Against India

Sri Lanka suffered one of the biggest batting collapses in their T20I history during the 2026 Asian Games semi-final against India on October 1, 2026. India scored 169 runs at Nisshin's Korogi Sports Park. Sri Lanka, though, were bowled out for just 45, losing by a huge 124-run margin. The defeat came after India posted 169/7, with Ishan Kishan remaining unbeaten on 80.

The 45-run total has now become SL lowest T20I score in their cricket history. Before this match, their lowest completed T20I innings was during the 2024 T20 World Cup. Below, you can find the complete list of Sri Lanka lowest score in T20I cricket.

Sri Lanka Lowest Score in T20I: Updated List

Sri Lanka's five lowest completed T20I totals now include three scores that are below 90. The latest collapse against India during the Asian Games semi-final sits at the top. The list also includes two earlier collapses against India and Australia, two of the best cricket teams in the world. Here's the SL lowest T20 score list:

5. 87 vs Australia, 2010 - Bridgetown

Sri Lanka's innings ended at just 87 runs against Australia on May 9, 2010, in Bridgetown after Australia posted a score of 168/5. Sri Lanka were bowled out in just 16.2 overs at the Kensington Oval during the 2010 T20 World Cup.

Cameron White smashed 85 runs unbeaten off 49 balls and SL's chase never really got going. Dinesh Chandimal was the top scorer with 19, while Mitchell Johnson took 3/15. Australia won by 81 runs.

4. 82 vs India, 2016 - Visakhapatnam

Sri Lanka were bowled out for 82 runs in 18 overs against India in Visakhapatnam after struggling against India's spin-heavy attack. Dinesh Chandimal scored 8, while Thisara Perera made 12. In reply, Ravichandran Ashwin returned exceptional figures of 4/8. India had little trouble chasing down the target of 83. The Men in Blue scored 84/1 in just 13.5 overs.

3. 80 vs Zimbabwe, 2025 - Harare

Sri Lanka once again slipped to their second-lowest T20I total at the time when Zimbabwe bowled them out for just 80 runs in 17.4 overs at Harare Sports Club. Kamil Mishra was Sri Lanka's top scorer with 20, while Charith Asalanka made 18. Sikandar Raza led Zimbabwe's bowling attack with 3/11, supported by Brad Evans' 3/15, giving Zimbabwe a five-wicket win.

2. 77 vs South Africa, 2024 - New York

After being asked to bat first, Sri Lanka managed only 77 runs in 19.1 overs, with Kusal Mendis' 19 off 30 balls as the highest individual score. Anrich Nortje produced a brilliant spell of 4/7, while Kagiso Rabada took 2/21. South Africa then chased down the target of 78 in just 16.2 overs, reaching 80/4 to win by six wickets.

1. 45 vs India, 2026 - Nisshin

Sri Lanka registered their lowest-ever T20I total in the 2026 Asian Games as they were bowled out for just 45 in 9.5 overs while chasing 170 against India at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. Their chase collapsed almost immediately, with SL score in Asian games semifinal reduced to 18/5 before eventually being dismissed for 45. Jasprit Bumrah struck twice for 7 runs, while Axar Patel took 2/8 as India qualified for the Final by a 124-run victory.