The lowest totals in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup history highlight dramatic batting collapses, with Pakistan (27) and Netherlands (29) at the bottom. Other notable low scores include India (37), Netherlands (40), and Denmark (47). These matches often featured dominant bowling performances and quick dismissals, emphasizing the challenges teams faced in early tournaments.
5. Denmark Women – 47 all out vs England, Banstead, 1993
Denmark Women recorded the fifth-lowest total in ICC Women World Cup history, bowled out for just 47 against England at Banstead. England posted 286/3 in their innings, with opener Janette Brittin scoring 104. Denmark’s batting collapsed, with eight batters dismissed for ducks and 14 extras included in the total.
4. Netherlands Women – 40 all out vs New Zealand, Lindfield, 1993
In a 60-over match, Netherlands Women managed only 40 runs in 54.2 overs against New Zealand. Ariette van Noortwijk top-scored with 22, while Jennifer Turner dominated with 5/5 in 11.2 overs. New Zealand chased down the total in just 13.2 overs without losing a wicket.
3. India Women – 37 all out vs New Zealand, Auckland, 1982
2. Netherlands Women – 29 all out vs Australia, Perth, 1988
Netherlands struggled against a dominant Australia side in the 1988 World Cup, getting bowled out for just 29 runs in 25.1 overs. Australia had posted 284/1, including centuries from Lindsay Reeler (143*) and Ruth Buckstein (100). Seven Dutch batters failed to score.
1. Pakistan Women – 27 all out vs Australia, Hyderabad, 1997
The lowest total in ICC Women’s World Cup history belongs to Pakistan, who were all out for 27 in just 13.4 overs against Australia. Only one batter reached double digits. Australia chased the total in 6.1 overs, winning by nine wickets in a match lasting under 20 overs.
