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What’s the lowest ever total in Test cricket history?

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The lowest ever total in Test cricket history is 26 all out by New Zealand national cricket team against England national cricket team in 1955 at Auckland. England’s bowlers dominated the match, with Bob Appleyard and others dismantling the batting lineup in difficult conditions. This remains the lowest completed innings score in Test cricket history. Other very low totals include South Africa’s 30 and New Zealand’s 42 in different matches. Such low scores are extremely rare in modern cricket due to improved pitches, equipment, and batting techniques, making the 26 all out record a historic and unlikely-to-be-broken milestone. 

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Test Cricket is a game of patience and glorious uncertainties. We have witnessed that sometimes it’s the batsmen who are dominating the bowlers and sometimes it’s the other way round. There have been many instances when a top class Test team with the remarkable batting orders was blown away by their opposition bowlers quite cheaply and they have succumbed to their lowest ever score.


On March 28, 1955, New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat after first, they posted 200 runs in their 1st innings. England responded well and took a lead of 46 runs. But the second innings of New Zealand turned out to be a nightmare. It was one of the saddest days in the history ofNew Zealand cricketas the Kiwis were bowled out for 26 runs in their 2nd innings.


It is the lowest ever Test score by any team till date. Eight of New Zealand's batsmen failed to score more than one run as the team got all out in 27 overs. England won the match comfortably by an innings and 20 runs.


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New Zealand team they score 26 run against England
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That’s how it has always been. Like since inception, cricket has been perceived as more appealing than other sports. And with personalities like that of Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Azhar, Sehwag, Dravid, Sachin, Dhoni and more, its popularity only spiked high.

As far the other sports are concerned, in recent times, they did have climbed up in the spotlight. Like football, MMA, tennis and even badminton boasts a massive following today. Nothing, however, comparable to cricket.

Media always focus more on cricket. Sponsors always put more money in cricket matches. So people get to hear, see more of cricket. And since more people are watching this sport, more sponsors and media will invest in and talk about it. It’s like a cycle.

But it’s not bad. We shouldn’t be complaining about it. Like in Brazil, Soccer is more popular; in USA, Football (rugby) is at the top; people in Canada obsess Ice Hockey. Every country leans toward particular sport.

All we need is a bit more boost, encouragement and investment in other sports to get the cricket-like cycle started for them.
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The lowest score in test was made by New Zealand team they score 26 run against England
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