T20I cricket has become very popular with fans all over the world. People love this fast-paced game because teams often score a lot of runs. In T20 matches, batsmen play aggressively, which means they take more risks with their wickets compared to One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Test matches. The flat pitches make it easier for teams to chase totals over 200 runs.
Here are the five highest team scores in T20I history:
5. Malaysia 268/4 vs. Thailand, 2023
In 2023, Malaysia scored 268 runs for four wickets against Thailand at the Asian Games. Syed Aziz was amazing, hitting 126 runs off just 56 balls with 13 fours and nine sixes. Muhammad Amir also helped by scoring 55 runs off 25 balls. Thailand only managed to get 74 runs, losing by a huge 194 runs.
4. Czech Republic 278/4 vs. Turkey, 2019
In 2019, the Czech Republic scored 278 runs for four wickets against Turkey in a Continental Cup match. Sumit Pokhriyal scored 79 runs, but Sudesh Wickramasekara stole the show with 104 runs off only 36 balls. Turkey had a tough time and only scored 21 runs, losing by 257 runs.
3. Afghanistan 278/3 vs. Ireland, 2019
Afghanistan made history in 2019 by scoring 278 runs for three wickets against Ireland in Dehradun. Hazratullah Zazai was incredible, scoring 162 runs off 62 balls, including 16 sixes and 11 fours. Ireland scored 194 runs, and Afghanistan won the match by 84 runs.
2. India 297/6 vs. Bangladesh, 2024
In a fantastic game in Hyderabad in 2024, India scored 297 runs for six wickets against Bangladesh. Sanju Samson led with 111 runs, while captain Suryakumar Yadav added 75 runs. Hardik Pandya and Riyan Parag scored quickly at the end, helping India win by 133 runs.
1. Nepal 314/3 vs. Mongolia, 2023
Nepal holds the record for the highest score in T20I history, with 314 runs for three wickets against Mongolia in 2023 at the Asian Games. Kushal Malla scored 137 runs off just 50 balls, hitting 12 sixes and eight fours. Dipendra Singh Airee also helped with 52 runs off only 10 balls. Mongolia was bowled out for just 41 runs, and Nepal won by an incredible 273 runs.
These amazing scores show how exciting T20I cricket can be, with teams putting up huge totals and entertaining fans worldwide.
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