Ivory Coast Records Lowest-Ever Men’s T20I Score of 7 Runs

In a historic match on Sunday during the 2026 T20 World Cup regional qualifier in Lagos, Ivory Coast managed only seven runs, setting the record for the lowest total ever in men’s Twenty20 International cricket.

Match Summary:

• Nigeria’s Dominance:
  After winning the toss, Nigeria opted to bat first and amassed a towering total of 271 runs. Selim Salau delivered a stunning performance, scoring 112 runs off just 53 balls, showcasing a blend of power hitting and precision at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval.
• Ivory Coast’s Collapse:
  Ivory Coast’s reply was lackluster, with the team crumbling to just seven runs in 10.4 overs.
  • Top Scorer: Opener Ouattara Mohamed contributed four runs.
  • Additional Runs: Mimi Alex, Maiga Ibrahim, and Dje Claude each managed a single run.
  • Duck Disaster: Six batters failed to score, succumbing to Nigeria’s disciplined bowling attack.

Historical Context:

The seven-run total is now the lowest score recorded in the history of men’s T20Is, surpassing the previous record of 15 runs made by Turkey against the Czech Republic in 2019.

This emphatic victory highlights Nigeria’s growing prowess in cricket and raises questions about the competitiveness and readiness of emerging teams like Ivory Coast in the international arena.