T20 cricket has redefined the way the game is played, with teams consistently pushing the boundaries of scoring records. The format has seen some astonishing team totals, with new records being set at an electrifying pace. Recently, Zimbabwe created history by posting an unbelievable 344/4 against Gambia on 23rd October 2024, making it the highest-ever total in T20 International (T20I) history.
Previously, Nepal held the record with 314/3 against Mongolia in the Asian Games 2023. India also etched its name in the record books by scoring 297/6 against Bangladesh in Hyderabad on 12th October 2024, making it the fourth-highest total in T20I history and the highest T20 score by India. Let’s take a closer look at the top 10 highest team totals in T20 International cricket.
List of Top 10 Highest T20 International Scores
Team
|
Score
|
Opposition
|
Venue
|
Date
|
Zimbabwe
|
344/4
|
Gambia
|
Nairobi
|
23rd October 2024
|
Nepal
|
314/3
|
Mongolia
|
Hangzhou
|
27th September 2023
|
Argentina
|
301/3
|
Chile
|
Seropedica
|
10th October 2024
|
India
|
297/6
|
Bangladesh
|
Hyderabad
|
12th October 2024
|
Zimbabwe
|
286/5
|
Seychelles
|
Nairobi
|
19th October 2024
|
India
|
283/1
|
South Africa
|
Johannesburg
|
15th November 2024
|
Afghanistan
|
278/3
|
Ireland
|
Dehradun
|
23rd February 2019
|
Czech Republic
|
278/4
|
Turkey
|
Ilfov County
|
30th August 2019
|
Nigeria
|
271/4
|
Ivory Coast
|
Lagos |
24th November 2024
|
Malaysia
|
268/4
|
Thailand
|
Hangzhou
|
02nd Oct 2023
|
England
|
267/3
|
West Indies
|
Tarouba
|
19th December 2023
|
Australia
|
263/3
|
Sri Lanka
|
Pallekele
|
06th September 2016
|
Sri Lanka
|
260/6
|
Kenya
|
Johannesburg
|
14th September 2007
|
Zimbabwe’s Historic 344/4 Against Gambia
On 23rd October 2024, Zimbabwe delivered an astonishing performance in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier Group B, scoring a record-breaking 344/4 against Gambia in Nairobi. This surpassed the previous record of 314/3 set by Nepal. Zimbabwe’s explosive batting display set a new benchmark in T20 cricket history.