• Most ducks in Tests: West Indies fast bowler Courtney Walsh is one of the greatest bowlers of all time but also holds the record of the most ducks in Tests - 43. Getty
    Most ducks in Tests: West Indies fast bowler Courtney Walsh is one of the greatest bowlers of all time but also holds the record of the most ducks in Tests - 43. Getty
  • Most ducks in ODIs: Sri Lankan opener Sanath Jayasuriya scored more than 10,000 runs in ODIs but also has 34 ducks in the format. AFP
    Most ducks in ODIs: Sri Lankan opener Sanath Jayasuriya scored more than 10,000 runs in ODIs but also has 34 ducks in the format. AFP
  • Lowest total in Tests: In 1955, New Zealand were bowled out for just 26 by England in Auckland. That after they had made 200 in the first innings. Getty
    Lowest total in Tests: In 1955, New Zealand were bowled out for just 26 by England in Auckland. That after they had made 200 in the first innings. Getty
  • Lowest total in ODIs: In 2004, Zimbabwe were bowled out for just 35 in 18 overs by Sri Lanka in Harare. Not a single batsman reached double figures. Getty
    Lowest total in ODIs: In 2004, Zimbabwe were bowled out for just 35 in 18 overs by Sri Lanka in Harare. Not a single batsman reached double figures. Getty
  • Lowest score in T20s: Turkey play T20 cricket. And they were bowled out for 21 in 8.3 overs by Czech Republic in the Continental Cup after the Czechs had amassed 278-4. Photo for representation by Pawan Singh / The National
    Lowest score in T20s: Turkey play T20 cricket. And they were bowled out for 21 in 8.3 overs by Czech Republic in the Continental Cup after the Czechs had amassed 278-4. Photo for representation by Pawan Singh / The National
  • Most consecutive defeats in Tests: When Bangladesh started their Test journey at the beginning of this century, they lost 21 matches from 2001 to 2004. AFP
    Most consecutive defeats in Tests: When Bangladesh started their Test journey at the beginning of this century, they lost 21 matches from 2001 to 2004. AFP
  • Most successive defeats in ODIs: Bangladesh also hold the record for most consecutive losses in 50-over format - 23 from 1999 to 2002. Getty
    Most successive defeats in ODIs: Bangladesh also hold the record for most consecutive losses in 50-over format - 23 from 1999 to 2002. Getty
  • Biggest margin of defeat in Tests: During the 1938 Ashes Oval Test, England defeated Australia by an innings and 579 runs. Image for representation / Getty
    Biggest margin of defeat in Tests: During the 1938 Ashes Oval Test, England defeated Australia by an innings and 579 runs. Image for representation / Getty
  • Biggest margin of defeat in ODIs: In 2008, New Zealand crushed Ireland by 290 runs in Aberdeen after posting 402. AFP
    Biggest margin of defeat in ODIs: In 2008, New Zealand crushed Ireland by 290 runs in Aberdeen after posting 402. AFP

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Lowest totals, biggest defeats and other unwanted records in cricket - in pictures

A look at some of the lowest points on the cricket field

Ajit Vijaykumar

June 19, 2020

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Winning and losing is all part of the game. But sometimes, it's just not your day.

While we all like to celebrate the greatest achievements on the field, we must remember that those moments were probably some of the worst for the opposition.

Here we look at a few such instances in cricket, including the biggest margins of defeats, lowest totals and most ducks. It is a reminder that we all have bad days.

Above is a picture gallery of the unwanted records in cricket. To view the next image, click on the arrows or simply swipe.

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