T20 Humiliation: South Africa Bowled Out for Just 74 Against India, Their Lowest T20 Total Ever

The first T20I of the five-match series between India and South Africa, played at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, ended in utter domination by Team India, who defeated the Proteas by a massive 101 runs. South Africa’s batting line-up crumbled, registering their lowest ever T20 total, leaving fans and critics stunned.

South Africa’s Lowest T20 Totals

India set a challenging target of 176, scoring 175/6 in 20 overs. In response, South Africa was bowled out for just 74 runs in 12.3 overs, marking the team’s lowest T20 score. Here is a look at South Africa’s five smallest T20 totals:

1. 74 vs India, Cuttack 2025 – All-out in 12.3 overs, handing India a 101-run victory.
2. 87 vs India, Rajkot 2022 – Bowled out in 16.5 overs, match lost to India.
3. 89 vs Australia, Johannesburg 2020 – Crashed to 89, resulting in a defeat.
4. 95 vs India, Johannesburg 2023 – Managed only 95 runs, falling short.
5. 96 vs Australia, Cape Town 2020 – All-out at 96, match lost.

Match Context

South African captain Aiden Markram won the toss and elected to field first, but India’s dominant batting and bowling display left the visitors humiliated. The comprehensive victory underlined India’s T20 prowess, putting South Africa on the back foot right at the start of the series.