In the T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka set the record for the highest score on September 14, 2007. They scored 260 runs against Kenya at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg but lost 6 wickets.

The T20 World Cup features teams trying to score as many runs as possible in 20 overs. The matches involve batters aiming to achieve big totals. While the T20 format demands sixes and quick runs, achieving the highest team total in the T20 World Cup is remarkable. So, which other teams have scored the highest in T20 World Cup history? 

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Highest Team Scores in T20 World Cup History

Let’s look at the top 15 highest team totals in the T20 World Cup from 2007 to 2022.

Sri Lanka (260/6 vs Kenya, 2007)

Sri Lanka holds the record for the highest T20 World Cup total, scoring a whopping 260 runs against Kenya in 2007. Openers Jayasuriya and Jayawardene scored half-centuries, while Jehan Mubarak scored a quickfire 46 runs off just 13 balls. After all these years, this remains the highest total in T20 World Cup history.

England (230/8 vs South Africa, 2016)

England is second on the list of the highest team scores in T20 World Cups. In the 2016 edition, England chased down a mammoth 230 runs set by South Africa in the Super 10 stage. Joe Root led the way with 83 runs off 44 balls. Their aggressive batting display and ability to handle pressure under a chase situation showed what is possible in T20 cricket.

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South Africa (229/4 vs England, 2016)

South Africa holds third place on this list with a total of 229/4 against England in the 2016 T20 World Cup. Batting first, Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock, and JP Duminy scored fifties quickly to put up the big total. England eventually chased it down with just 2 balls remaining.

India (218/4 vs England, 2007)

India is fourth on the list of the highest team total in the T20 World Cup. Batting first in a crucial Super 8 match, India displayed their batting strength with a dominant performance and scored 218 runs in 20 overs. Yuvraj Singh famously hit 6 sixes in a single over by Stuart Broad. Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag also scored fifties at the start of the innings.

West Indies (218/5 vs Afghanistan, 2024)

The 2024 edition saw West Indies rack up a massive 218 runs against Afghanistan in the group stage. 98 runs from Nicholas Pooran and quick 20s and 40s from Shai Hope, Rovman Powell and Johnson Charles took West Indies to a big total. It was a challenging total that eventually proved too much for the Afghanistan batting line-up, who were all out for 114 runs.

South Africa (211/5 vs Scotland, 2009)

South Africa is placed fifth on the list of highest team scores in the T20 World Cup. During the 2009 T20 World Cup, South Africa made 211 runs against minnows Scotland at the Oval, London. AB de Villiers was in top form and scored a brilliant 79 runs off 34 balls. Scotland was dismissed for just 81 runs.

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India (210/2 vs Afghanistan, 2021)

India has the highest totals in the T20 World Cup for the second time. After losing against Pakistan and New Zealand, India scored a mammoth 210 runs for the loss of 2 wickets against Afghanistan. KL Rahul scored 69, Rohit Sharma scored 74, and India won by 66 runs.    

South Africa (209/5 vs Afghanistan, 2016)

South Africa scored their second consecutive 200-plus total in the 2016 T20 World Cup. Batting first against Afghanistan, the Proteas scored 209 runs, with Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis hitting quick 40s and AB de Villiers making 64 runs. Afghanistan was all out for 172 runs, giving South Africa an important two points.

South Africa (208/2 vs West Indies, 2007)

South Africa chased down the big target of 206 runs set by West Indies in the first match of the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007. Herschelle Gibbs set the tone for the chase by scoring 90 runs off 55 balls. Justin Kemp made 46 runs off 22 balls only to take South Africa home inside 18 overs.

West Indies (205/6 vs South Africa, 2007)

West Indies scored the first 200-run total in the T20 World Cup. In the 2007 T20 World Cup opening match against hosts South Africa, Chris Gayle scored 117 runs off 57 balls as West Indies made 205/6 in 20 overs. This total was enough as South Africa chased down the total comfortably.

Also read: Most Wickets in T20 World Cup History 

FAQs

What is the highest total in T20 World Cup history?

Sri Lanka 260/6 against Kenya in Johannesburg, 2007 is the highest total in T20 World Cup history. 

What is India's highest total in T20 World Cup?

India’s highest score in T20 World Cup is 218/4 against England in Durban, 2007. In T20 international cricket, India's highest score is 260 runs with 5 wickets against Sri Lanka in Indore on 22nd December 2017.

What is the highest total in 2024 T20 World Cup ?

West Indies 218/5 against Afghanistan in Gros Islet, St. Lucia is the highest total in the 2024 T20 World Cup. 

What is the highest total in T20 history?

Nepal holds the record for the highest total in T20 history. Nepal scored 314/3 against Mongolia in Hangzhou, 2023. This is the only 300-plus total in T20 cricket history.

What is the highest match aggregate in a T20 match?

In terms of international cricket, South Africa and West Indies scored a total of 517 runs in 2 innings (40 overs) at the SuperSport Park, Centurion on 26 March 2023.