In what turned out to be an astonishing batting collapse, Richmond Cricket Club’s fourth XI in the UK were dismissed for just 2 runs—yes, just two—during a Middlesex County League match on Saturday, while chasing a massive target of 427 set by North London Cricket Club.
The day started routinely, with Richmond winning the toss and choosing to field. But things quickly turned extraordinary as North London’s batters launched a brutal onslaught, piling up 426 for 6 in 45 overs, sending the ball all over the park.
What followed in Richmond’s chase was less a pursuit and more a demolition. Their innings ended in just 34 balls, with only two runs on the board—one from the bat, and the other from a wide. No boundaries were hit, and eight batters recorded ducks, leaving spectators in stunned disbelief.
Though it’s likely to go down in the record books as one of the lowest totals, Richmond took it in stride, even poking fun at themselves on X, posting:
“A lot of context but still not a result that we are proud of! Our 2’s, 3’s and 5’s all won though.”
Quite possibly the most unreal scorecard of the season is already guaranteed ⬇️
Thanks @morganbarrell and the half a dozen others who have shared with us this morning – not Premier League but couldn’t not post about it (sorry @Richmondcricket – let us know the story behind the… https://t.co/JZ8v40PXDX pic.twitter.com/oV2qy22KO0— The Premier League Cricket Club ™ (@TPLCricketClub) May 25, 2025
Despite the light-hearted reaction, this remains one of the most dramatic batting collapses in amateur cricket—underscoring the sport’s unpredictability and the fact that no game is over until it truly is.
Cricket’s Lowest Team Totals Across Formats: First-Class, List A & T20
The record for the lowest score in first-class cricket belongs to The B’s, who were dismissed for just six runs by England at Lord’s on June 12, 1810. In List A cricket, the West Indies Under-19 team holds the unfortunate distinction of the lowest total, managing only 18 runs. As for T20 cricket, the Ivory Coast holds the lowest score on record, being bowled out for just seven runs.
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