T20I cricket has emerged as one of the most thrilling formats of the game, drawing in a wave of new fans with its fast-paced and action-packed nature. Its excitement keeps viewers glued to their screens, while its commercial appeal has significantly boosted cricket’s global popularity.
Scoring 200 or more runs in a T20 match has now become a frequent occurrence. In earlier ODI cricket, totals of 200+ were considered challenging to defend, but with flatter pitches and smaller boundaries, the shortest format has seen an increasing number of high-scoring games. Teams have also successfully chased down 200+ targets in T20 internationals. Let’s take a look at the teams that have amassed the most 200+ totals in cricket.
Teams with the Most 200+ Totals in T20I Cricket
Austria – 11 times
Austria, who debuted in T20Is in 2019, have reached 200+ runs 11 times. Remarkably, they have never lost a match after crossing 200. Their highest total is 245/7, scored against Luxembourg in July 2025.
Nepal – 11 times
Nepal has scored 200+ in T20Is on 11 occasions, winning 10 of those matches. Their sole loss came against the Netherlands at home in Kirtipur. Nepal’s record score is 314/3, achieved against Mongolia at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, making them the first team to cross 300 in T20Is.
Sri Lanka – 13 times
The 2014 T20 World Cup champions, Sri Lanka, have scored 200+ runs 13 times in T20Is. Their highest total is 260/6 against Kenya in the 2007 T20 World Cup, which stood as the record for a long period. Sri Lanka has won 9 of these high-scoring games, losing 4.
Pakistan – 16 times
Pakistan has posted 16 scores of 200+ in T20Is, winning 15 of those matches. Their highest T20I score is 232/6 against England in 2021. They have successfully chased 200+ totals four times, including a 10-wicket victory.
West Indies – 23 times
Two-time T20 World Cup winners West Indies have reached 200+ in T20Is 23 times, winning 12 and losing 11. Their highest total is 258/5 against South Africa. While chasing 200+ targets, they have secured two victories.
England – 23 times
England, also two-time T20 World Cup champions, have scored 200+ in T20Is 21 times, winning 15 and losing 6. Their highest score is a massive 304/2 against South Africa in 2025. England have successfully chased totals of 220+ on three occasions.
New Zealand – 24 times
Since playing the first-ever T20I in 2005, New Zealand have recorded 24 totals of 200+. They have won 18 of these matches and lost 5. Their highest score is 254/5 against Scotland in July 2022. Losses after scoring 200+ came once each against India and South Africa, and twice against Australia.
Australia – 25 times
The 2021 T20 World Cup champions, Australia, have scored 200+ in T20Is 25 times, winning 20 and losing 5, with 1 tie. Their highest total is 263/3 against Sri Lanka in Pallekele (2016). Australia has also successfully chased 240+ totals, including a notable chase against New Zealand.
South Africa – 25 times
South Africa has reached 200+ in T20Is 25 times, winning 16 matches and losing 9. Their highest T20I score is 259/4 against West Indies in March 2023, which also remains the highest successful chase among full-member teams.
India – 42 times
India leads the chart with 42 scores of 200+ in T20Is, winning 37 and losing just 5. Their highest total is 297/6 against Bangladesh in 2024. India’s highest successful chase is 211, and they came incredibly close to chasing 246 against West Indies in 2016, losing by just one run.
