In the fast-paced T20I cricket format, we are seeing teams score huge totals, whether they bat first or chase a target. Both teams are putting up massive scores in single matches. The T20 World Cup has been especially exciting, with many high-scoring games that have amazed fans.
In this article, we will look at the top 5 highest scores in T20 World Cup history
5. Afghanistan vs Ireland -472, Dehradun, 2019
In 2019, Afghanistan played against Ireland in a high-scoring T20I match in Dehradun. Afghanistan scored 278 for 3, with Hazratullah hitting an impressive 162 not out. Despite Stirling’s 91 runs, Ireland only reached 194 for 6. Altogether, the match had a total of 472 runs.
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4. New Zealand vs Australia -488, Auckland, 2018
In a really fast and exciting cricket game in Auckland in 2018, Australia played against New Zealand. They scored a lot of runs in total, breaking a record with 488 runs. Australia won the match by chasing down New Zealand’s score of 243/6 with a score of 245/5. D’Arcy Short and David Warner played aggressively and made fifty runs each, helping Australia win the game with some time left.
3. Bulgaria vs Serbia -488, Sofia, 2022
In an exciting cricket match in Sofia in 2022, Bulgaria played against Serbia. They scored a total of 488 runs, which was the second-highest score ever in this kind of match. Serbia scored 242 runs for the loss of 4 wickets, which was a strong performance. But Bulgaria managed to chase down this score, scoring 246 runs for the loss of 4 wickets, and won the match with just 2 balls left to spare.
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2. India vs West Indies -489, Lauderhill, 2016
In an exciting T20 game in Lauderhill, Florida, in 2016, West Indies barely beat India by one run, making a total of 489 runs together in the match. Evin Lewis scored a fast century and Johnson Charles hit 79 runs quickly, helping West Indies reach a score of 245/6.
1. South Africa vs West Indies -517, Centurion, 2023
In a big cricket game in Centurion in 2023, South Africa won against West Indies by six wickets. They chased down a total of 517 runs, which is the highest ever in this kind of match. Quinton de Kock made a fast 100 runs in just 43 balls, helping South Africa win after West Indies scored 258/5.
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