Pakistan’s lowest total in Test cricket is 49 — but the story of the team’s batting collapses does not end there. This is the full list of Pakistan’s lowest Test totals, with the venue, opposition and context for each, drawn from the official statistical record.
Quick answer: Pakistan’s five lowest Test totals are 49 (vs South Africa, Johannesburg 2013), 53 (vs Australia, Sharjah 2002), 59 (vs Australia, Sharjah 2002), 62 (vs Australia, Perth 1981) and 72 (vs Australia, Perth 2004; vs England, Birmingham 2010).
In this guide
The Complete List
| Total | Opposition | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | South Africa | Wanderers, Johannesburg | 2012–13 |
| 53 | Australia | Sharjah | 2002–03 |
| 59 | Australia | Sharjah | 2002–03 |
| 62 | Australia | WACA, Perth | 1981–82 |
| 72 | Australia | WACA, Perth | 2004–05 |
| 72 | England | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 2010 |
| 74 | England | Lord’s, London | 2010 |
| 77 | West Indies | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 1986–87 |
| 80 | England | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 2010 |
| 81 | West Indies | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | 2016–17 |
| 89 | Australia | Perth | 2023–24 |
| 90 | England | Old Trafford, Manchester | 1954 |
| 90 | Sri Lanka | P Sara Oval, Colombo | 2009 |
| 99 | England | Dubai | 2011–12 |
| 99 | South Africa | Dubai | 2013–14 |
The Stories Behind the Numbers
Sharjah 2002: the double collapse
The only series in which Pakistan recorded two sub-60 totals: 53 and 59 against Shane Warne’s Australia at Sharjah in 2002–03, on the way to a 3–0 series defeat in the “home” series played in the UAE.
England 2010: the scandal summer
Three sub-100 totals in one tour — 72 at Edgbaston, 74 at Lord’s and 80 at Trent Bridge — during the tour overshadowed by the spot-fixing scandal that ended with bans for Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir.
Perth: the graveyard
The WACA’s pace and bounce accounts for three entries (62 in 1981–82, 72 in 2004–05, 89 in 2023–24) — Pakistan have never won a Test at Perth.
Lahore 1986: the home embarrassment
The 77 against the West Indies at Gaddafi Stadium in 1986–87 remains the only sub-100 total Pakistan have recorded at home — against the great West Indies pace attack of the era.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pakistan’s lowest total in Test cricket?
49 all out against South Africa at Johannesburg in 2013.
How many times has Pakistan been bowled out under 100 in Tests?
Fifteen completed innings under 100 appear in the recognised record, from 49 (2013) to 99 (twice).
Which team has bowled Pakistan out for under 100 most often?
England (five times) and Australia (five times) share the unwanted honour, followed by South Africa (twice) and the West Indies (twice).
What is Pakistan’s highest Test total?
765 for 6 declared against Sri Lanka at Karachi in 2009 — the other end of the spectrum, and a reminder of the team’s batting peaks.
Related Guides
- Pakistan’s Lowest Score in Test Cricket — the hub for this cluster
- The 49 All Out: Full Story
- Pakistan’s Lowest Totals: Full List — this guide
