Top 10 Highest Power Play Score in T20 (2025 Updated)

The T20 cricket format is the most entertaining and dynamic format of international cricket, which provides non-stop action and thrill to the fans. It has transformed the game of cricket, making it more batting-obsessed rather than focusing on bowling. In the T20 format, fans celebrate 4s and 6s more than wickets. This format focuses on innovative batting and attacking intent, which has attracted many people all around the world. In this article, we will talk about the highest power play score in T20.

List of Top 10 Highest Power Play Score in T20

In the T20 format, we have seen many fantastic and dominant batting performances from the teams, especially in power plays. The openers and top order batters look to utilize the field restrictions and maximize their runs to achieve the highest score in T20 power play. Here is the list of the top 10 highest power play score in T20.

What is Highest Score in T20 Power Play?

The highest T20 power play score belongs to the Australian Cricket Team for scoring 113 runs against Scotland on September 4, 2024, at Edinburgh. This list also includes top teams like India, South Africa, West Indies, England, and New Zealand. Here are the top 10 highest power play score in T20 international:

10. Netherlands | 91 vs Ireland | Sylhet Stadium

During the 2014 T20 World Cup, the Netherlands managed to score 91 runs in the batting power play against Ireland at Sylhet. Openers Peter Borren scored 31 runs off 15 balls, including four boundaries and two sixes, and Stephan Myburgh scored 63 runs off 23 balls, including four boundaries and 7 sixes, showcasing complete control against the Ireland side. This powerful start helped the Dutch side clinch the target of 193 in just 14 overs.

9. New Zealand | 91 vs Australia | Eden Park, Auckland

During the 2018 T20I tri-series between New Zealand, Australia, and England, the Kiwis showcased their batting prowess against Australia at Auckland, where they managed to score 91 runs in just 6 overs of the powerplay. Impressive opening partnership of Martin Guptill (105 runs off 55 balls) and Colin Munro (76 runs off 33 balls) helped the New Zealand team to reach 243 runs. This was an exciting match as the Australian side dominated the bowling attack and achieved the target in just 18.5 overs.

8. New Zealand | 92 vs Pakistan | Sky Stadium, Wellington

During the 2025 Pakistan tour of New Zealand, the home side proved to be a dominant force as they chased down the target of 129 set up by Pakistan in just 10 overs. They managed to score 92 runs in just the power play with the attacking intent of openers Tim Seifert (97 runs off 38 balls) and Finn Allen (27 runs off 12 balls). The New Zealand side won the T20I series by 4-1, completely demolishing the Asian side.

7. West Indies | 92 vs Afghanistan | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet

In the 2024 T20I World Cup game between West Indies and Afghanistan, the West Indies managed to score 92 runs in the power play with the help of their explosive batting lineup. Nicholas Pooran (98 runs off 53 balls) and Johnson Charles (43 runs off 27 balls) powered up against the team of the best T20 bowler and reached a total of 218 runs, and won the match by 108 runs.

6. Ireland | 93 vs West Indies | National Cricket Stadium, St George's

During the 2020 Ireland tour of the West Indies, the visiting side exercised control over the bowling attack of the West Indies as they scored 93 runs in just 6 overs of the powerplay. Openers Paul Stirling (95 runs off 47 balls) and Kevin O'Brien (48 runs off 32 balls) showcased their attacking and aggressive intent to power up the target at 208. This gave them the lead over West Indies in a 3-match T20I series.

5. India | 95 vs England | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

During the 2025 England tour of India, The Indian younster, Abhishek Sharma astonished the visitors with a fantastic knock of 135 runs from 54 balls, India's innings featuring seven boundaries and 13 maximums. This helped the Indian Cricket Team to score 93 runs in the power play. The English side couldn't recover from the knock of the best T20 batsman in the world and got all out on just 97, giving India a 150-run victory.

4. West Indies | 98 vs Sri Lanka | Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua

During the Sri Lanka tour of the West Indies in 2021, the Caribbean side achieved a score of 98 runs for 4 wickets in just 6 overs of power play with the help of Kieron Pollard, Lendl Simmons, and Evin Lewis. The home side was losing wickets in quick succession, but also managed to score runs side by side to achieve the total of 132 runs in just 13 overs after losing 6 wickets.

3. England | 100 vs South Africa | Old Trafford, Manchester

During the 2025 South Africa tour of England, the England Cricket Team managed to score 100 runs in the powerplay with the help of openers Phil Salt (141* runs off 60 balls) and Jos Buttler (83 runs off 30 balls), powering the total score to 304. Their innings included 30 boundaries and 18 sixes. England won the match by 146 runs after restricting the Proteas to 158.

2. South Africa | 102 vs West Indies | SuperSport Park, Centurion

In the 2023 West Indies tour of South Africa, we witnessed one of the most exciting T20I matches in the current era. The West Indies had a slow start but clutched in the middle and death overs, making a total target of 259 runs. In the second innings, South Africa managed to score 102 runs in the power play courtesy of openers Quinton de Kock (100 runs off 44 balls) and Reeza Hendricks (68 runs off 28 balls), and chased down the target within 18.5 overs, making a huge statement in the world of cricket.

1. Australia | 113 vs Scotland | Grange Cricket Club Ground, Edinburgh

During the 2024 Australia tour of Scotland, the Kangaroos made the highest power play score in T20 of 113 runs. Top-order batters Travis Head (80 runs off 25 balls) and Mitchell Marsh (39 runs off 12 balls) helped the visitors to achieve the target of 156 runs in just 9.4 overs. This iconic match gave us the highest power play score in T20 international.