The Highest Team Totals in T20 World Cup represent the most destructive batting displays in the history of the biggest T20 platform in cricket. Although a total of 160 is considered a competitive score in T20 cricket, very few teams have managed to breach the 200-mark, and even fewer have scored above 230.
Right from the historic 260 by Sri Lanka in 2007 to the record-breaking scores by India and West Indies in the recent editions, here is a comprehensive list of the highest scores in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Highest Team Totals in T20 World Cup – Full List
| Team | Score | Run Rate | Overs | Opposition | Venue | Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 260/6 | 13.00 | 20 | Kenya | Johannesburg | 2007 |
| India | 256/4 | 12.80 | 20 | Zimbabwe | Chennai | 2026 |
| West Indies | 254/6 | 12.70 | 20 | Zimbabwe | Mumbai | 2026 |
| Ireland | 235/5 | 11.75 | 20 | Oman | Colombo | 2026 |
| England | 230/8 | 11.69 | 19.4 | South Africa | Wankhede | 2016 |
| South Africa | 229/4 | 11.45 | 20 | England | Wankhede | 2016 |
| Sri Lanka | 225/5 | 11.25 | 20 | Oman | Pallekele | 2026 |
| India | 218/4 | 10.90 | 20 | England | Durban | 2007 |
| West Indies | 218/5 | 10.90 | 20 | Afghanistan | Gros Islet | 2024 |
| South Africa | 213/4 | 10.65 | 20 | Canada | Ahmedabad | 2026 |
Sri Lanka – 260/6 vs Kenya (2007)
The record for Highest team totals in the T20 World Cup is held by the Sri Lanka national cricket team.
Score: 260/6
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Opponent: Kenya
Venue: Johannesburg
Edition: 2007
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Sri Lanka’s scintillating 260/6 is the highest total in the history of the T20 World Cup. They followed this with a crushing victory as they bowled out Kenya for a mere 88, winning the match by 172 runs.
This record has remained unbroken even after almost two decades.
India – 256/4 vs Zimbabwe (2026)
The Indian cricket team displayed one of the most destructive batting performances in the history of the T20 World Cup.
Score: 256/4
Opponent: Zimbabwe
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Venue: Chennai
Edition: 2026
This score is the second-highest total that has been recorded in the tournament so far.
West Indies – 254/6 vs Zimbabwe (2026)
The West Indies cricket team have always been famous for their power-hitting abilities, and they proved it once again in 2026.
Score: 254/6
Opponent: Zimbabwe
Venue: Mumbai
The third highest total recorded during this year’s tournament came from the Caribbean with a 12.70 run rate, while England produced one of the greatest run chases ever in T20 history with their score of 230 against South Africa in 2016 at Wankhede Stadium, exceeding the 229 target (which was then the second highest score by a team in a T20 cricket match).
South Africa – 229/4 vs England (2016)
Prior to England’s heroics, the South Africa national cricket team had already made their mark in the record books.
Score: 229/4
Opponent: England
Venue: Wankhede
Date: March 18, 2016
Despite the massive score, South Africa found themselves on the losing side of a historic battle.
India – 218/4 vs England (2007)
With an impressive total of 218/4 runs in their group match against England at Durban during the inaugural T20 World Cup (2007), India became the highest-scoring team in 20 years of T20 international cricket, paving the way for them to win the world title in 2007.
West Indies defeated AF SC Eshaan in their T20I series in Gros Islet by a score of 218/5 (2024). This is sometimes considered one of the best performances ever by an explosive batting lineup in T20 cricket based on the results of this game alone.
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