Every team has bad days in Test cricket, and Pakistan is no different. Some of these collapses are still talked about by fans today. In this post, we look at the lowest totals by Pakistan in Tests, with full details of each match.
Pakistan’s lowest Test score is 49. It came against South Africa at Johannesburg on 1 February 2013. The side was bowled out in just 29.1 overs.
Top 10 Lowest Totals by Pakistan in Test Cricket
| Score | Overs | Run Rate | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Result | Date |
| 49 | 29.1 | 1.68 | 2 | South Africa | Johannesburg | Lost | 1 Feb 2013 |
| 53 | 24.5 | 2.13 | 3 | Australia | Sharjah | Lost | 11 Oct 2002 |
| 59 | 31.5 | 1.85 | 1 | Australia | Sharjah | Lost | 11 Oct 2002 |
| 62 | 21.2 | 2.90 | 2 | Australia | W.A.C.A | Lost | 13 Nov 1981 |
| 72 | 39.3 | 1.82 | 1 | England | Birmingham | Lost | 6 Aug 2010 |
| 72 | 31.3 | 2.28 | 4 | Australia | W.A.C.A | Lost | 16 Dec 2004 |
| 74 | 33.0 | 2.24 | 2 | England | Lord’s | Lost | 26 Aug 2010 |
| 77 | 44.5 | 1.71 | 3 | West Indies | Lahore | Lost | 7 Nov 1986 |
| 80 | 29.0 | 2.75 | 4 | England | Nottingham | Lost | 29 Jul 2010 |
| 81 | 34.4 | 2.33 | 4 | West Indies | Bridgetown | Lost | 30 Apr 2017 |
Pakistan lost every one of these ten Tests.
Pakistan’s Lowest Test Score: 49 vs South Africa
49 at Johannesburg is the lowest total by Pakistan in Test history. The innings lasted only 29.1 overs at a run rate of 1.68. It was Pakistan’s second innings, and the team had no way back into the match.
The Sharjah Collapse Against Australia in 2002
Sharjah Test on 11 October 2002 is a painful one for Pakistan fans. The team was bowled out for 59 in the first innings. In the third innings of the match they scored just 53 in 24.5 overs. So two of the lowest totals by Pakistan in Tests came in the same match, and both were under 60.
Australia: Most Frequent Opponent on the List
Australia appear four times in this list. Along with the two Sharjah scores, Pakistan were bowled out for 62 at the W.A.C.A in 1981 and for 72 at the same ground in December 2004. Fast bowling on the bouncy Perth pitch has been a tough challenge for Pakistan’s batters over the years.
England Tour of 2010
Three of Pakistan’s lowest Test totals came in England in 2010. The scores were 72 at Birmingham, 74 at Lord’s and 80 at Nottingham. Swing and seam movement in English conditions caused most of the trouble that summer.
Lowest Totals by Pakistan Against Other Teams
Pakistan’s lowest score against the West Indies is 77, made at Lahore in 1986. That is a rare case of a low total at home. The other West Indies entry is 81 at Bridgetown on 30 April 2017.
Against South Africa, the lowest is the 49 at Johannesburg. Against England, it is 72 at Birmingham. Against Australia, it is 53 at Sharjah.
Quick Facts
- Lowest total: 49 vs South Africa (2013)
- Fewest overs faced: 21.2 overs in the 62 vs Australia (1981)
- Most overs faced: 44.5 overs in the 77 vs West Indies (1986)
- Matches lost: all 10
- Opponent appearing most often: Australia (4 times)
Final Thoughts
These scores show how quickly a Test match can turn against a team. Pakistan have also produced many great batting performances, and you can read about our other records on CricProZone, like the top 10 lowest totals by Pakistan in T20Is. We will keep this list updated whenever a new entry appears.
🔗 More Pakistan Stats & Records
- Top 10 Highest Totals by Pakistan in Tests
- Most Wickets for Pakistan in ODIs – The All-Time Leaders
- Most Hundreds for Pakistan in ODIs – Legends of Consistency
FAQs
Pakistan’s lowest Test total is 49, scored against South Africa at Johannesburg on 1 February 2013.
Pakistan were all out for 49 in 29.1 overs, at a run rate of 1.68.
Australia appear four times in Pakistan’s ten lowest Test totals.
Yes. In the Sharjah Test against Australia on 11 October 2002, Pakistan scored 59 and 53.
Pakistan’s lowest Test score against England in this list is 72 at Birmingham on 6 August 2010.
It is 77, made at Lahore on 7 November 1986.
No. Pakistan lost all ten Tests in this list.
