T20 cricket has revolutionized the game with its fast-paced action and explosive batting. Since its inception, we’ve seen some incredible high-scoring matches and individual performances.
Baroda’s 349/5 now stands at the top as the highest-ever T20 score by a team, surpassing Zimbabwe’s 344/4. Aaron Finch remains the highest individual T20 scorer with 172 runs in a single innings.
Let’s dive into the records for both team and individual scores in T20s.
Highest T20 Score: Innings Total
T20s has produced some eye-popping team totals over the years.
Here’s a look at the top 22 highest team scores in T20s:
| Rank | Score | Overs | Team | Opposition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 349/5 | 20.0 | Baroda | Karon | 2024 |
| 2 | 344/4 | 20.0 | Zimbabwe | Gambia | 2024 |
| 3 | 314/3 | 20.0 | Nepal | Mongolia | 2023 |
| 4 | 297/6 | 20.0 | India | Bangladesh | 2024 |
| 5 | 278/3 | 20.0 | Afghanistan | Ireland | 2019 |
| 6 | 278/4 | 20.0 | Czech Republic | Turkey | 2019 |
| 7 | 268/4 | 20.0 | Malaysia | Thailand | 2023 |
| 8 | 267/3 | 20.0 | England | West Indies | 2023 |
| 9 | 263/3 | 20.0 | Australia | Sri Lanka | 2016 |
| 10 | 260/6 | 20.0 | Sri Lanka | Kenya | 2007 |
| 11 | 260/5 | 20.0 | India | Sri Lanka | 2017 |
| 12 | 259/4 | 18.5 | South Africa | West Indies | 2023 |
| 13 | 258/2 | 20.0 | Czech Republic | Bulgaria | 2022 |
| 14 | 258/5 | 20.0 | West Indies | South Africa | 2023 |
| 15 | 258/0 | 20.0 | Japan | China | 2024 |
| 16 | 256/5 | 20.0 | Denmark | Gibraltar | 2022 |
| 17 | 254/5 | 20.0 | New Zealand | Scotland | 2022 |
| 18 | 253/4 | 20.0 | Japan | Mongolia | 2024 |
| 19 | 252/3 | 20.0 | Scotland | Netherlands | 2019 |
| 20 | 248/6 | 20.0 | Australia | England | 2013 |
| 21 | 247/5 | 20.0 | Netherlands | Namibia | 2024 |
| 22 | 246/4 | 19.4 | Bulgaria | Serbia | 2022 |
On 5 December 2024, Baroda scored the highest-ever T20 total of 349/5 in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, surpassing Zimbabwe’s previous record of 344/4 set on 23 October 2024 against Gambia in the World T20 Qualifier.
Baroda’s mammoth total was driven by Bhanu Pania’s explosive 42-ball century, leading the charge.
The third-highest score is India’s 297/6 against Bangladesh in October 2024. This recent high-scoring encounter saw India’s batsmen, led by Sanju Samson’s quick-fire century (111 runs) and captain Surya Kumar’s 75 runs, dominate the Bangladesh bowling attack.
Highest T20 Score: Individual Scores
Individual batsmen have also produced some jaw-dropping performances in T20Is.
Here are the top 10 highest individual scores:
| Rank | Player | Score | Balls | 4s/6s | Team | Opposition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Finch | 172 | 76 | 16/10 | Australia | Zimbabwe | 2018 |
| 2 | Hazratullah Zazai | 162* | 62 | 11/16 | Afghanistan | Ireland | 2019 |
| 3 | Aaron Finch | 156 | 63 | 11/14 | Australia | England | 2013 |
| 4 | Glenn Maxwell | 145* | 65 | 14/9 | Australia | Sri Lanka | 2016 |
| 5 | Sahil Chauhan | 144* | 41 | 6/18 | Estonia | Cyprus | 2024 |
| 6 | Kushal Malla | 137* | 50 | 8/12 | Nepal | Mongolia | 2023 |
| 7 | Zeeshan Kukikhel | 137 | 49 | 7/15 | Hungary | Austria | 2022 |
| 8 | Finn Allen | 137 | 62 | 5/16 | New Zealand | Pakistan | 2024 |
| 9 | Sikandar Raza | 133* | 43 | 7/15 | Zimbabwe | Gambia | 2024 |
| 10 | Max O’Dowd | 133* | 73 | 15/6 | Netherlands | Malaysia | 2021 |
Aaron Finch holds the record for the highest individual score in T20s. He smashed 172 off 76 balls against Zimbabwe in 2018. His innings included 16 fours and 10 sixes, demonstrating his power-hitting ability.
Hazratullah Zazai of Afghanistan holds the second spot with his unbeaten 162 against Ireland in 2019. His explosive innings came off just 62 balls and included 11 fours and 16 sixes.
Conclusion: Highest Scores in T20 Cricket
Baroda’s massive 349/5 in SMAT 2024 now holds the record for the highest team total in T20 cricket. Meanwhile, Aaron Finch’s 172 remains the highest individual score. These incredible achievements highlight the continuous evolution of T20 batting, with players constantly pushing the limits of scoring through innovative techniques and strategies.
T20 cricket continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in batting. The format has seen some incredible performances, both from teams and individuals.
These records not only entertain fans but also challenge players to push their limits. They inspire the next generation of cricketers to dream big and aim for new heights in the shortest format of the game.
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