Team India 5 Highest Score in T20I Cricket : The Indian cricket team has consistently delivered stellar performances in the T20 International (T20I) format, making its mark with some of the highest scores in the game’s history. Over the years, India has set records, including the second-highest team total in T20I cricket and the highest among all ICC-playing nations. Below are the top five team scores recorded by India in the shortest format of the game.
1. India 297/6 vs Bangladesh, Hyderabad (2024)
India’s highest T20I score to date came in October 2024, during the third match of a home series against Bangladesh. Despite the game being a dead rubber, India showcased its formidable batting lineup. Opting to bat first, India amassed 297/6 in their 20 overs.
Also Read : 1st ODI India W vs Australia W Dream11 Prediction
Sanju Samson, opening the innings, scored his maiden T20I century, a breathtaking 111 off just 47 deliveries, including eight sixes. Samson’s blistering innings featured a particularly memorable over, in which he smashed five consecutive sixes off Bangladesh bowler Rishad Hussain. Captain Suryakumar Yadav followed up with a quickfire 75 off 35 balls, hitting five sixes and eight fours. Contributions from Hardik Pandya (47 off 18 balls) and Riyan Parag (34 off 13 balls) further boosted India’s score, helping them set a new benchmark in T20I cricket.
2. India 260/5 vs Sri Lanka, Indore (2017)
India’s second-highest total in T20Is was registered during a three-match home series against Sri Lanka at the Holkar Stadium, Indore, in December 2017. India’s opening pair set the stage for a massive score of 260/5 in 20 overs.
Skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front, hitting an explosive 118 off just 43 balls, with his century coming off a mere 35 deliveries. Rohit’s innings included 12 fours and 10 sixes, making it one of the most destructive T20I innings by an Indian batsman. His partner, KL Rahul, also had a stellar day, smashing 89 runs off 49 balls, including eight sixes. Despite slowing down in the final two overs, India’s total was enough to bowl Sri Lanka out for 172, thanks to the spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav.
3. India 244/4 vs West Indies, Lauderhill (2016)
In a thrilling encounter against the West Indies at Lauderhill, USA, in August 2016, India put up an incredible total of 244/4 while chasing 246. Though they fell just short of the target by one run, it remains India’s third-highest T20I score.
Rohit Sharma started aggressively with 62 off 28 balls, providing India with a strong start. However, the highlight of the innings was KL Rahul’s unbeaten 110* off 51 balls, showcasing his ability to handle high-pressure chases. MS Dhoni chipped in with a brisk 43 off 25 balls, but Dwayne Bravo’s tight bowling in the final over denied India a famous victory by a slender margin of just one run.
4. India 240/3 vs West Indies, Wankhede (2019)
Another notable high-scoring game came in December 2019, when India faced the West Indies in Mumbai. Batting first, India posted a commanding total of 240/3, thanks to outstanding performances by the top three batsmen.
Openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul dominated the early overs, with Sharma scoring 71 off 34 balls and Rahul contributing 91 off 56 balls. Their opening stand of 135 runs in under 12 overs set the tone for the innings. Virat Kohli, batting at number three, took the game further away from the West Indies by smashing 70* off just 29 deliveries, hitting four boundaries and seven towering sixes. India’s total proved more than enough as their bowlers helped secure a 2-1 series win.
5. India 237/3 vs South Africa, Guwahati (2022)
India’s fifth-highest T20I score came in October 2022 against South Africa at Guwahati. Invited to bat first, India made the most of the opportunity, posting a mammoth 237/3 in 20 overs.
KL Rahul, continuing his impressive form, scored 57 off 28 balls, striking five fours and four sixes. Along with captain Rohit Sharma, who added 43 runs, they shared a 96-run opening partnership. Virat Kohli played a solid knock of 49* off 28 balls, but it was Suryakumar Yadav who stole the show towards the end, hitting an unbeaten 61* off just 22 balls. His blitz helped India reach a match-winning total, showcasing the depth and versatility of their batting lineup.
These high scores are a testament to India’s dominance in the T20I format, driven by aggressive batsmen and strategic partnerships. With a blend of power-hitters and experienced players, India continues to be one of the most formidable teams in international T20 cricket. Fans can expect more record-breaking performances as the team evolves in this dynamic format.
Also Read : 1st ODI India W vs Australia W Dream11 Prediction
