Highest team scores

Here are the top five highest team scores in the history of the ICC T20 World Cup in cricket:

260/6 by Sri Lanka against Kenya in 2007: 

This record-breaking total was achieved by Sri Lanka during the group stage match of the 2007 T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka's Sanath Jayasuriya played a crucial role, scoring 88 runs off just 44 balls.

248/6 by Afghanistan against Ireland in 2019: 

In a group stage match of the 2019 T20 World Cup Qualifiers, Afghanistan set an imposing total of 248 runs. Hazratullah Zazai stole the show with a stunning knock of 162 runs off only 62 deliveries.

245/6 by Australia against South Africa in 2016: 

This high-scoring encounter took place during a Super 10 match of the 2016 T20 World Cup. Australia's batting lineup fired on all cylinders, with Glenn Maxwell leading the charge by smashing 75 runs off just 43 balls.

242/6 by India against England in 2021: 

In a group stage match of the 2021 T20 World Cup, India posted an enormous total against England. KL Rahul was the standout performer with a remarkable century, scoring 101 runs off 54 deliveries.

230/8 by England against South Africa in 2016: 

During a Super 10 match of the 2016 T20 World Cup, England compiled an impressive total against South Africa. Joe Root played a pivotal role, amassing 83 runs off only 44 balls.