The shortest cricket format, Twenty20 (T20), brings high-intensity action and frequent records. Here, we explore the top T20 scores, highlighting unforgettable innings and record-setting feats in both international and domestic matches.
Top T20 Cricket Scores: Zimbabwe’s Record-Breaking T20 Total
Zimbabwe recently set a new benchmark for the highest T20 score, amassing 344/4 against Gambia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier 2024.
- Date: October 23, 2024
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
- Star Player: Sikandar Raza – An extraordinary 133 runs off 43 balls
- Previous Record: Surpassed Nepal’s 314/3 against Mongolia in 2023
This remarkable performance showcased aggressive batting and tactical brilliance.
Nepal’s Memorable T20 Record
Before Zimbabwe’s feat, Nepal dominated the charts with a score of 314/3 against Mongolia during the 2023 Asian Games.
- Top Performances:
- Kushal Malla: 34-ball century – Fastest T20I century.
- Dipendra Singh Airee: 50 in nine balls – Fastest T20 fifty.
- Nepal achieved a 273-run victory margin, the largest in T20 cricket history.
Other High T20 Scores in History
Many teams have crossed notable milestones in T20 cricket. Below is a list of some high team scores:
- 297/6 – India vs. Bangladesh on October 12, 2024.
- Sanju Samson’s century off 40 balls propelled this total.
- 287/3 – Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru during IPL 2024.
- Key performers: Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen.
- 278/3 – Afghanistan vs. Ireland in 2019.
- Highlighted by Hazratullah Zazai’s 162 off 62 balls.
- 278/4 – Czechia vs. Turkey in 2019, featuring a 104-run knock by Sudesh Wickramasekara.
India’s Highest T20 Score as a Full-Member Team
India’s top score of 297/6 against Bangladesh in 2024 was driven by Sanju Samson’s 40-ball century, cementing their place among the leaders in T20 cricket totals.
Notable Non-International Records
The Indian Premier League (IPL) and other domestic tournaments have seen several record-setting scores.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Dominance
- 287/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2024.
- Travis Head: 102 off 41 balls.
- Other notable totals:
- 277/3 against Mumbai Indians (March 27, 2024).
- 266/7 against Delhi Capitals (April 20, 2024).
Individual Record-Setting Performances
- Hazratullah Zazai: Scored 162 for Afghanistan in their 278/3 total.
- Kushal Malla and Dipendra Singh Airee: Set records for the fastest century and fifty, respectively, for Nepal.
FAQs
- What is the highest T20 score ever?
Zimbabwe’s 344/4 against Gambia in 2024 holds the record. - Who scored the fastest century in T20 internationals?
Kushal Malla achieved this with a 34-ball century for Nepal. - Which team holds the record for the biggest T20 win margin?
Nepal, with a 273-run victory over Mongolia. - Who scored 162 in a T20 match?
Hazratullah Zazai for Afghanistan in 2019. - What is India’s highest T20 score?
India scored 297/6 against Bangladesh in 2024. - Which IPL team has the highest score?
Sunrisers Hyderabad, scoring 287/3 against RCB in 2024. - What was Sanju Samson’s highest T20 score?
He scored a century off 40 balls against Bangladesh. - How many runs did Zimbabwe score to break the record?
Zimbabwe scored 344/4 in 2024. - Who hit the fastest T20 fifty?
Dipendra Singh Airee scored 50 off nine balls for Nepal. - What was Sunrisers Hyderabad’s record total in 2024?
287/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. - Which T20 match saw 278/3?
Afghanistan scored 278/3 against Ireland. - Has a non-full-member team set a T20 record?
Yes, Czechia scored 278/4 against Turkey. - When did India last score 297/6 in T20?
October 12, 2024, against Bangladesh. - Who led Sunrisers Hyderabad’s top-scoring match?
Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen. - Is Zimbabwe’s 344/4 a T20I record?
Yes, it is the highest score in T20 internationals. - Did Kushal Malla break a record?
Yes, he set the fastest T20 century record. - How did Zimbabwe set their T20 record?
Led by Sikandar Raza’s 133 off 43 balls. - Has an IPL team scored over 280?
Yes, Sunrisers Hyderabad achieved this in 2024. - Who hit the highest T20 score for India?
Sanju Samson’s 40-ball ton against Bangladesh. - What’s the highest T20I score by Zimbabwe?
344/4 against Gambia in 2024.
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