India’s bowlers tore through UAE’s batting order in Dubai, dismissing them for just 57 runs in 13.1 overs — now the lowest T20 International total ever recorded against India.
Until tonight, New Zealand’s 66 all out at Ahmedabad in 2023 held the record. Ireland’s 70 in Dublin (2018) and England’s 80 in Colombo (2012) were also among the infamous entries, but UAE’s collapse has rewritten the history books.
Lowest T20I Totals Against India
| Score | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | UAE | Dubai International Stadium | Sep 10, 2025 |
| 66 | New Zealand | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Feb 1, 2023 |
| 70 | Ireland | Malahide, Dublin | Jun 29, 2018 |
| 80 | England | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Sep 23, 2012 |
| 81/9 | UAE | Mirpur | Mar 3, 2016 |
| 82 | Sri Lanka | Visakhapatnam | Feb 14, 2016 |
How UAE Collapsed
UAE made a bright start through Alishan Sharafu’s quickfire 22, but once he fell to Jasprit Bumrah’s yorker, the innings spiraled out of control. Kuldeep Yadav (3/7) and Shivam Dube (3/4) ripped through the middle order, while Varun Chakaravarthy and Axar Patel tightened the screws. From 47/2, the hosts crumbled to 57 all out, losing eight wickets for just 10 runs.
India’s Growing Bowling Legacy
India’s bowling depth has ensured opposition sides rarely breathe easy in T20Is. From England’s 80 in 2012 to Ireland’s 70 in 2018, visiting batters have repeatedly struggled against spin and pace combinations. UAE’s latest collapse is simply the most brutal reminder yet of India’s dominance.
What Next?
With the record secured and confidence soaring, India now gear up for the high-voltage clash against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025. If this demolition job is anything to go by, the Men in Blue look primed for bigger scalps.
