Lowest totals in test cricket history
27 West Indies vs. Australia, Kingston, 2025
30 South Africa vs. England, Gqeberha, 1896
30 South Africa vs. England, Birmingham, 1924
35 South Africa vs. England, Cape Town, 1899
36 South Africa vs. Australia, Melbourne, 1932
36 Australia vs. England, Birmingham, 1902
36 India vs. Australia, Adelaide, 2020
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