Team India recently suffered their biggest tournament defeat by runs. They completely failed to chase 188 against South Africa in Ahmedabad. Therefore, we should review India’s five biggest historical losses in this prestigious competition.
1. 76 Runs vs South Africa (2026)
First, India topped their group stage with four successive wins. However, the tournament co-hosts completely crumbled under heavy run-chase pressure. Consequently, they conceded their first major white-ball loss since the 2023 ODI World Cup.
2. 49 Runs vs Australia (2010)
Next, India chased a massive 185-run target against Australia in Bridgetown. Unfortunately, most Indian batters failed to find any rhythm on the bouncy track. However, Rohit Sharma fought back and scored a gritty half-century.
3. 47 Runs vs New Zealand (2016)
India suffered a shocking defeat against New Zealand in the 2016 tournament opener. The team collapsed for just 79 runs on a spinning Nagpur pitch. Notably, this embarrassing score remains India’s lowest team total in T20 World Cup history.
4. 14 Runs vs West Indies (2010)
Furthermore, India chased 170 runs against the powerful host nation in Barbados. Ultimately, India failed to cross the final winning line in this tight contest. Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni scored the most runs during the difficult chase.
5. 12 Runs vs South Africa (2009)
Finally, India has lost to South Africa three times in T20 World Cups. This specific losing streak started during the 2009 edition in England. Specifically, India scored only 118 runs while chasing a very modest 131-run target.
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