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Sri Lanka holds the record for the highest team total in T20 World Cup, scoring a massive 260/6 against Kenya on September 14, 2007 at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. Following them, the second-highest team total was scored by England with 230/8, and the third-highest team total was scored by South Africa with 229/4. This record-breaking performance is one of the most explosive innings in T20 World Cup history, showcasing power-hitting, strategic batting, and the ability to dominate the opposition. Such high scores in T20 World Cup not only set records but also create memorable moments for cricket fans worldwide. Below, we have provided the complete list of the highest team totals in T20 World Cup, highlighting the biggest innings ever scored by teams on the global stage.

Updated 6th February 2026

Highest Team Totals in T20 World Cup History

TEAMSCORERUNSOVERSRROPPONENTVENUEDATERESULT
Sri Lanka
260/626020/2013KenyaNew Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg13 Sep 2007Won
England
230/823019.4/2011.69South AfricaWankhede Stadium, Mumbai17 Mar 2016Won
South Africa
229/422920/2011.45EnglandWankhede Stadium, Mumbai17 Mar 2016Lost
India
218/421820/2010.9EnglandKingsmead, Durban18 Sep 2007Won
West Indies
218/521820/2010.9AfghanistanDaren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia16 Jun 2024Won
South Africa
211/521120/2010.55ScotlandKennington Oval, London6 Jun 2009Won
India
210/221020/2010.5AfghanistanZayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi2 Nov 2021Won
South Africa
209/520920/2010.45AfghanistanWankhede Stadium, Mumbai19 Mar 2016Won
South Africa
208/220817.4/2011.77West IndiesNew Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg10 Sep 2007Won
West Indies
205/620520/2010.25South AfricaNew Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg10 Sep 2007Lost
West Indies
205/420520/2010.25AustraliaR Premadasa Stadium, Colombo4 Oct 2012Won
South Africa
205/520520/2010.25BangladeshSydney Cricket Ground26 Oct 2022Won
India
205/520520/2010.25AustraliaDaren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia23 Jun 2024Won
Pakistan
201/520120/2010.05BangladeshEden Gardens, Kolkata15 Mar 2016Won
Sri Lanka
201/620120/2010.05NetherlandsDaren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia15 Jun 2024Won
Australia
201/720120/2010.05EnglandKensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados7 Jun 2024Won
England
200/620020/2010IndiaKingsmead, Durban18 Sep 2007Lost
New Zealand
200/320020/2010AustraliaSydney Cricket Ground21 Oct 2022Won
New Zealand
198/519820/209.9IrelandTrent Bridge, Nottingham10 Jun 2009Won
Australia
197/719719.5/209.93PakistanBeausejour Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia13 May 2010Won
United States of America
197/319717.4/2011.15CanadaGrand Prairie Stadium, Dallas31 May 2024No result
England
196/519620/209.8AfghanistanR Premadasa Stadium, Colombo20 Sep 2012Won
South Africa
196/519620/209.8EnglandZahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong28 Mar 2014Won
West Indies
196/319619.4/209.97IndiaWankhede Stadium, Mumbai30 Mar 2016Won
India
196/519620/209.8BangladeshSir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua21 Jun 2024Won
Sri Lanka
195/319520/209.75West IndiesKensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados6 May 2010Won
Canada
194/519420/209.7United States of AmericaGrand Prairie Stadium, Dallas31 May 2024No result
South Africa
194/419420/209.7United States of AmericaSir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua18 Jun 2024Won
Netherlands
193/419313.5/2013.95IrelandSylhet Stadium20 Mar 2014Won
England
193/719320/209.65South AfricaZahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong28 Mar 2014Lost
Australia
193/419320/209.65PakistanPunjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh24 Mar 2016Won
Sri Lanka
192/519220/209.6West IndiesTrent Bridge, Nottingham9 Jun 2009Won
India
192/219220/209.6West IndiesWankhede Stadium, Mumbai30 Mar 2016Lost
Pakistan
191/619120/209.55AustraliaBeausejour Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia13 May 2010Lost
England
191/519120/209.55West IndiesProvidence Stadium, Guyana2 May 2010Lost
Australia
191/1019120/209.55PakistanBeausejour Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia1 May 2010Won
New Zealand
191/319120/209.55BangladeshPallekele International Cricket Stadium20 Sep 2012Won
West Indies
191/819120/209.55AustraliaR Premadasa Stadium, Colombo21 Sep 2012Lost
Pakistan
191/519120/209.55AustraliaShere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur22 Mar 2014Won
New Zealand
190/1019020/209.5IndiaNew Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg15 Sep 2007Won
Pakistan
190/519020/209.5BangladeshShere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur29 Mar 2014Won
England
190/419019.2/209.83Sri LankaZahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong26 Mar 2014Won
Afghanistan
190/419020/209.5ScotlandSharjah Cricket Stadium24 Oct 2021Won
Pakistan
189/618920/209.45Sri LankaNew Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg16 Sep 2007Won
Ireland
189/418920/209.45NetherlandsSylhet Stadium20 Mar 2014Lost
Sri Lanka
189/418920/209.45EnglandZahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong26 Mar 2014Lost
South Africa
189/218920/209.45EnglandSharjah Cricket Stadium5 Nov 2021Won
Pakistan
189/218920/209.45NamibiaZayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi1 Nov 2021Won
Sri Lanka
189/318920/209.45West IndiesZayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi3 Nov 2021Won
Pakistan
189/418920/209.45ScotlandSharjah Cricket Stadium6 Nov 2021Won
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How We Track This Record

Our T20I statistics are compiled from official match data provided by cricket boards and the ICC. We update our records database after every completed T20 International match, typically within 24 hours of the match conclusion.

FAQs

Which teams hold the records for the highest team totals in T20 World Cup?
Sri Lanka holds the highest total, followed by England and South Africa.
What were the highest team totals scored by these top three teams in T20 World Cup?
The top three team totals were 260/6, 230/8, and 229/4 respectively.