T20 cricket, known for its inclination towards and never-ending love for batters, has now seen another record. The Delhi Premier League T20 franchise South Delhi Superstars posted a massive 308 runs on the board, the highest score in T20 cricket. This impressive total was thanks to their batters, who took charge and demolished all the North Delhi bowlers. Priyansh Arya smashed six sixes, and alongside him, Ayush Badoni, the two formed a partnership of 286 runs of 99 balls which is the highest partnership by any Indians in T20 cricket. See the full list of teams, and you might be surprised by how favorable the format is for batters.
Highest Totals in T20s
Team | Score | Overs | Inns | Opposition | Ground |
Nepal | 314/3 | 20 | 1 | v Mongolia | Hangzhou |
South Delhi Superstarz | 308/5 | 20 | 1 | v North Delhi Strikers | Delhi |
SRH | 287/3 | 20 | 1 | v RCB | Bengaluru |
Afghanistan | 278/3 | 20 | 1 | v Ireland | Dehradun |
Czech Rep. | 278/4 | 20 | 1 | v Turkey | Ilfov County |
SRH | 277/3 | 20 | 1 | v MI | Hyderabad |
Punjab | 275/6 | 20 | 1 | v Andhra | Ranchi |
Stars | 273/2 | 20 | 1 | v Hurricanes | Melbourne |
KKR | 272/7 | 20 | 1 | v DC | Visakhapatnam |
Titans | 271/3 | 20 | 1 | v Knights | Potchefstroom |
Malaysia | 268/4 | 20 | 1 | v Thailand | Hangzhou |
Trinbago | 267/2 | 20 | 1 | v Tallawahs | Kingston |
South Delhi Superstarz
Among all the names mentioned in the list, it is noteworthy to add that South Delhi Stars is the freshest team playing in the inaugural Delhi Premier League (DPL) T20, which is witnessing its first season in Delhi. Shikhar Dhawan co-owned team is doing an impressive job, particularly with their batting, which is why they are able to post top-notch scores.
From emerging batter Ayush Badoni to Priyansh Arya, the new poster boy of the DPL, all are showcasing their talent on the field. Besides them, teams like Nepal, who in 2023 posted the highest-ever T20 score of 314 runs against Mongolia.However, with the pace at which T20 cricket is evolving, it seems that this record may soon be broken.