Discover the top 5 highest team scores in T20I cricket among Test-playing nations. From explosive batting line-ups to record-breaking partnerships, these matches showcase extraordinary power-hitting and strategic mastery. Relive the moments when teams set the scoreboard on fire, highlighting the evolving thrill and intensity of T20 cricket at the international level.
India – 283/1 vs South Africa, Johannesburg, 2024
In the final game of the four-match T20I series against South Africa, India posted a massive 283/1, their second-highest total in T20Is. Sanju Samson starred with 109* off 56 balls, while N. Tilak Varma scored 120* off 47 deliveries to guide India’s innings.
Zimbabwe – 286/5 vs Seychelles, Nairobi, 2024
During the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier, Zimbabwe scored 286/5 against Seychelles in a Group B match. Brian Bennett (91 off 35), Tadiwanashe Marumani (86 off 37), and Sikandar Raza (36 off 13) led the charge. Rain interrupted Seychelles at 18/2 after 6.1 overs, and Zimbabwe won by 76 runs via the DLS method. This total ranks as the fifth-highest in men’s T20I history.
India – 297/6 vs Bangladesh, Hyderabad, 2024
On 12th October 2024, India set a record for the highest T20I total among Test-playing nations with 297/6 against Bangladesh in the third match of their series. Sanju Samson scored 111 off 47 balls, while Suryakumar Yadav added 75 off 35. India narrowly missed 300 by three runs. Eleven days later, Zimbabwe would break this record.
England – 304/2 vs South Africa, Manchester, 2025
On 12th September 2025, England became the third team after Nepal and Zimbabwe to surpass 300 in T20Is. Batting first in the second match of their series, Phil Salt smashed 141 off 60, and Jos Buttler added 83 off 30 balls. Contributions from Jacob Bethell (26 off 14) and Harry Brook (41 off 21) helped England reach 304/2, their highest T20I total. They then bowled South Africa out for 158, winning by 146 runs.
Zimbabwe – 344/4 vs Gambia, Nairobi, 2024
On 23rd October 2024, Zimbabwe recorded the highest T20I total ever, scoring 344/4 against Gambia in a Group B clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier. Sikandar Raza led with 133 off 43 balls, while openers Brian Bennett (50 off 26), Tadiwanashe Marumani (62 off 19), and Clive Madande (53 off 17) played key roles. This total surpassed India’s 297/6 and Nepal’s 314, becoming the highest T20I score by any team.
