Lowest T20I totals by the top 10 teams

4) Pakistan (74) vs Australia, 2012

Australian players in action during the T20 series in Dubai

Pakistan were the winners of the 2009 ICC World T20 after their heartbreak in the final of the inaugural tournament in 2007; they have always been a formidable T20 side. Like the West Indies, the Asian giants also had suitable players in their squad for the shortest format but there are certain days when things don’t go your way.

The third T20 International in 2012 between Australia and Pakistan was once such day. With Pakistan already gaining a series winning lead of 2-0 in the series, the last game was a formality. David Warner’s 59-run innings helped the Aussies to post a strong total of 168 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

The ‘Baggy Greens’ are known for their fierce bowling attack, and once again they proved how lethal they can be. Fast bowlers Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins were spot on, taking 3 wickets each to win the tie as a consolation.