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Highest Totals in T20 World Cup of all time

The inaugural edition of the T20 WC witnessed such milestones which are yet to be broken, hence, the most memorable edition of all time.

Scotland on Wednesday smashed the highest total of 2022 T20 World Cup so far by registering 176 for the loss of 5 wickets against Ireland in the first round of the marquee tournament. On that note, letโ€™s take a look at the 5 highest totals put up by teams in the T20 World Cup history.

Sri Lankaโ€™s 260 against Kenya in the inaugural edition

The Lankan Lions currently hold the record for putting up the highest total in the multi-nation tournament history. The inaugural edition of this tournament was something else. It witnessed the highest score of 260 runs for the loss of 6 wickets, against Kenya. This milestone was made at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, on 14th September 2007.

South Africaโ€™s monumental target chased by England in 2016

South Africaโ€™s monumental target chased by England in 2016

The England vs South Africa match in 2016 at Indiaโ€™s Wankhede Stadium is one of the most memorable games ever in the history of T20 World Cup. This action-packed contest saw the second-highest score built by a team and the highest run chase as well.

First, the Proteas puts up a monumental target of 229. Chasing the humungous target England accomplished to create the second-highest total in championship history.

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India putting up a โ€˜mightyโ€™ show against England in their title year, 2007

Well, this match has a separate fan base of Indian cricket fans. Who doesnโ€™t remembers Yuvraj Singh smashing 6 sixes in an over? Yes, I am talking about that match.

The 21st match of the introductory edition saw history being created. That yearโ€™s title champion India won against England by putting up an enormous target of 219 runs. Yuvraj Singhโ€™s speedy 58 of just 16 balls, and the opening duoโ€™s 136-run stand helped India put up the fourth-highest score of all time.

South Africaโ€™s 211 against Scotland in the 2009 T20 World Cup

It was an AB de Villiersโ€™ show at Kennington Oval in the 2009 T20 WC edition. De Villiersโ€™ nippy 79 not out and Jacques Kallisโ€™ 48 of 31 abetted a total of 211 against Scotland. Moreover, Albie Morkelโ€™s 24 added a good chunky to the total.

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Prachi Rajan
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