5 Lowest Team Totals in Asia Cup History

The Asia Cup has been played over a long time and it has had many editions to its rich history over the years. The continental tournament was first floated by the Asia Cricket Council (ACC). It has been happening and has provided a lot of amazing encounters over the years. The fans have enjoyed many Asia rivalries some old and some new.

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This edition will be played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Pakistan played its first match at Multan. Three more matches will be played in Pakistan which will involve Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. The remaining matches will be played at the Emerald Isle. While all other teams will travel, India will play all their games in Sri Lanka.

Here are the Top 5 Lowest Totals in Asia Cup History:

5. 104 Pakistan vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023:

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Pakistan and Nepal squared off against each other in the first match of the 2023 edition. Nepal had Pakistan on the ropes at 124-4. But Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed cracked fantastic hundreds to help Pakistan score 342-6 in their 50 overs. In the second innings, Nepal were bundled out for 104. The batters were no match for the pace trio of Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf.

4. 99 Bangaldesh vs India 1988:

Bangladesh got to witness the might of India in this Asia Cup encounter as the Men in Blue won the toss and elected to field first. Bangladesh scored a meek 99-8 in 45 overs in a reduced encounter. India had no problems and chased down the target in 26 overs. Navjot Singh Singh scored 50 off 71 balls with four fours and one six and was adjudged player of the match.

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3. 96 Sri Lanka vs India in 1984:

Sri Lanka and India played this encounter in Sharjah. The present-day Asia Cup was earlier called the Rothmans Asia Cup. Sri Lanka were bundled out for 96 by the Indian bowlers. Ranjan Madugalle was the top scorer as he made 38 off 76 balls with five fours. In reply, Surinder Khanna and Ghulam Parkar put together an unbeaten partnership of 97 runs and chased the target in 21.4 overs.

2. 94 Bangladesh vs Pakistan in 1986:

In this match of the unequal, Pakistan's bowling attack blew away the Bangladesh batters for 94. Wasim Akram and Abdul Qadir picked up seven wickets between them. In reply, the Pakistan run chase was led by Mudassar Nazar who hit 47 off 97 balls with four fours. The Men in Green finished the chase in 32.1 overs. For Bangladesh, the top scorer was Shaheedur Rahaman who scored 37 off 60 balls.

1. 87 Bangladesh vs Pakistan in 2000:

Bangladesh and Pakistan played this game. The Men in Green won the toss and chose to bat first. Imran Nazir, Mohammad Yousuf and Inzamam ul Haq scored two 80s and a 75 respectively to get Pakistan to a massive score of 320-3 in their 50 overs. In reply, Bangladesh were bundled out for 87 in 34.2 overs. Abdul Razzaq and Azhar Mahmood picked up five wickets between them.

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