The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has featured several high-scoring team performances across editions. Teams have crossed the 200-run mark multiple times, reflecting the attacking nature of the format.
Sri Lanka holds the highest team total in T20 World Cup history, scoring 260/6 against Kenya during the 2007 edition in Johannesburg, a record that still stands.
This article lists the highest team scores in T20 World Cup history, along with brief, match-wise statistical summaries based strictly on official scorecards.
Highest Team Totals in T20 World Cup Matches
| Team | Score | Overs | RR | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Result | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 260/6 | 20.0 | 13.00 | 1 | Kenya | Johannesburg | Won | 14 Sep 2007 |
| England | 230/8 | 19.4 | 11.69 | 2 | South Africa | Wankhede | Won | 18 Mar 2016 |
| South Africa | 229/4 | 20.0 | 11.45 | 1 | England | Wankhede | Lost | 18 Mar 2016 |
| India | 218/4 | 20.0 | 10.90 | 1 | England | Durban | Won | 19 Sep 2007 |
| West Indies | 218/5 | 20.0 | 10.90 | 1 | Afghanistan | Gros Islet | Won | 17 Jun 2024 |
| South Africa | 213/4 | 20.0 | 10.65 | 1 | Canada | Ahmedabad | Won | 9 Feb 2026 |
| South Africa | 211/5 | 20.0 | 10.55 | 1 | Scotland | The Oval | Won | 7 Jun 2009 |
| India | 210/2 | 20.0 | 10.50 | 1 | Afghanistan | Abu Dhabi | Won | 3 Nov 2021 |
| South Africa | 209/5 | 20.0 | 10.45 | 1 | Afghanistan | Wankhede | Won | 20 Mar 2016 |
| South Africa | 208/2 | 17.4 | 11.77 | 2 | West Indies | Johannesburg | Won | 11 Sep 2007 |
1) Sri Lanka – 260/6 vs Kenya (14 September 2007, Johannesburg)
Sri Lanka scored 260/6 batting first against Kenya at Johannesburg. Sanath Jayasuriya made 88 off 44 balls, while Mahela Jayawardene added 65 off 27 and Jehan Mubarak remained unbeaten on 46 off 13.
Kenya was bowled out for 88 in 19.3 overs while chasing 261. The total of 260 remains the highest team score in T20 World Cup history.
2) England – 230/8 vs South Africa (18 March 2016, Mumbai)
England chased down 230 by scoring 230/8 against South Africa at Wankhede Stadium. Joe Root anchored the innings with 83 off 44 balls after rapid starts from Jason Roy and Alex Hales.
South Africa had earlier posted 229/4 batting first. England reached the target in 19.4 overs, completing one of the highest successful chases in T20 World Cup history.
3) South Africa – 229/4 vs England (18 March 2016, Mumbai)
South Africa scored 229/4 against England at Wankhede Stadium in the same 2016 match. Hashim Amla made 58 off 31 balls, Quinton de Kock scored 52 off 24, and Jean-Paul Duminy remained unbeaten on 54.
Despite the total, England chased it down with two balls remaining, making this one of the rare 200-plus totals in a losing cause.
4) India – 218/4 vs England (19 September 2007, Durban)
India posted 218/4 against England at Kingsmead, Durban. Virender Sehwag scored 68, Gautam Gambhir added 58, and Yuvraj Singh struck 58 off 16 balls.
England replied with 200/6 in 20 overs, and India won by 18 runs. The innings is remembered for Yuvraj Singh hitting six sixes in one over off Stuart Broad.
5) West Indies – 218/5 vs Afghanistan (17 June 2024, Gros Islet)
West Indies scored 218/5 against Afghanistan at Gros Islet during the 2024 T20 World Cup. Nicholas Pooran led the innings with 98 off 53 balls, supported by Johnson Charles’ 43.
Afghanistan was bowled out for 114 in 16.2 overs while chasing 219. West Indies secured a 104-run victory, their largest win by runs in the tournament.
6) South Africa – 213/4 vs Canada (9 February 2026, Ahmedabad)
South Africa posted 213/4 batting first against Canada at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Captain Aiden Markram led the innings with 59 off 32 balls, while David Miller (39* off 23) and Tristan Stubbs (34* off 19) provided strong acceleration at the death.
In reply, Canada were restricted to 156/8 in their 20 overs. South Africa won the match by 57 runs, with Lungi Ngidi claiming 4 wickets, making this the first 200-plus total of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
7) South Africa – 211/5 vs Scotland (7 June 2009, London)
South Africa posted 211/5 against Scotland at The Oval in the 2009 T20 World Cup. Jacques Kallis scored 48, while AB de Villiers remained unbeaten on 79 off 34 balls.
Scotland were dismissed for 81 in 15.4 overs in reply. The match featured one of the fastest scoring innings of the tournament by de Villiers.
8) India – 210/2 vs Afghanistan (3 November 2021, Abu Dhabi)
India scored 210/2 against Afghanistan at Abu Dhabi in the 2021 T20 World Cup. Rohit Sharma made 74, KL Rahul scored 69, and late acceleration came from Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya.
Afghanistan replied with 144/7 in their 20 overs. India won the match by 66 runs, built on a dominant opening partnership.
9) South Africa – 209/5 vs Afghanistan (20 March 2016, Mumbai)
South Africa scored 209/5 against Afghanistan at Wankhede Stadium during the 2016 tournament. AB de Villiers led the batting with 64 off 29 balls, while Jean-Paul Duminy added 29 not out.
Afghanistan scored 172 in their chase. South Africa won by 37 runs, crossing 200 despite losing early wickets.
10) South Africa – 208/2 vs West Indies (11 September 2007, Johannesburg)
South Africa completed a successful chase of 206, scoring 208/2 against the West Indies in Johannesburg. Herschelle Gibbs remained unbeaten on 90, with Justin Kemp scoring 46 not out. West Indies had earlier posted 205/6 batting first.
South Africa reached the target in 17.4 overs, making it one of the earliest 200-plus chases in T20 World Cup history.
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Conclusion: Sri Lanka Leads Highest Team Scores in T20 World Cup History
Sri Lanka remains at the top with the highest team total of 260/6 (2007), while South Africa’s repeated presence among 200-plus scores, including multiple entries across editions, underscores their consistent dominance in high-scoring T20 World Cup performances, alongside India, England, and the West Indies.
