11 lowest ODI team totals in history

#8 45/10 Namibia vs Australia, Potchefstroom, 2003

Glenn McGrath exterminated Namibian batting line-up alone and bombed them out for 45

On February 27, 2003, the 31st Match, of ICC World Cup was played at Potchefstroom. The Aussies won the toss and decided to bat first and set a target of huge 302 runs in front of Namibia. The foundation of Australia's mammoth total of 301 for 6 wickets was the responsible innings played by Matthew Hayden (88 off 73 balls), Andrew Symonds (59 off 63 balls) and Darren Lehmann (50* off 31 balls).

While chasing such a huge total down, Namibian batting line-up collapsed like a house of cards. The skipper of Namibia, Deon Kotze (10 off 14 balls) was the only player, who managed to score in double figures.

Glenn McGrath appeared to be a nightmare for the Namibian side, as he took 7 wickets for just 15 runs. Namibia were bowled out for 45 and lost the match by record 256 runs.

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#7 45/10 Canada vs England, Manchester, 1979

Chris Old and Bob Willis took 4 wickets each to demolish Canadian batting order for 45

On June 13, 1979, the 8th Match of the Prudential World Cup was played at Manchester. In that 60 overs match, Canada won the toss and elected to bat first. In no time they realized that they have taken a wrong decision. Back to back early wickets led Canada to a batting collapse and they were bowled out for 45 off 40.3 overs. Franklyn Dennis (21 off 99 balls) scored the highest score for Canada, who was also the only double-figure scorer.

Chris Old and Bob Willis took 4 wickets each to demolish Canadian batting order for 45. After restricting Canada to an exiguous total, England batsmen reached their intended goal only in 13.5 overs. England won the match by 8 wickets, with 277 balls remaining.

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#6 44/10 Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, Chittagong, 2009

Shakib Al Hasan and Enamul Haque took 3 wickets each to restrict Zimbabwe for 44

On November 3, 2009, the 4th ODI of the Zimbabwe tour of Bangladesh was played at Chittagong. Zimbabwe skipper Hamilton Masakadza won the toss and elected to bat first. From the very first over, Zimbabwe started losing wickets and lost top three batsmen within first 3 overs. Malcolm Waller (13 off 36 balls) and Stuart Matsikenyeri (11 off 30 balls) were the only players who scored in double figures. After 24.5 overs, Zimbabwe lost all of their wickets and managed to score only 44.

Shakib Al Hasan and Enamul Haque took 3 wickets each to restrict Zimbabwe for 44. In reply, Bangladesh took only 11.5 overs to chase down the target of 45, for 4 wickets. Bangladesh won the match by 6 wickets, with 229 balls remaining.