Most Runs in an Innings in T20I: Recently, the Indian team has made a record of scoring the most runs in the first innings in T20 International cricket, and has scored 297 runs in an innings. So let us know about some international cricket teams who have scored the most runs in the first T20I innings.
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Most Runs in an Innings in T20I
On October 20, 2024, Zimbabwe faced Gambia in a Group B match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier 2024. The Zimbabwean batsmen unleashed a barrage of boundaries and sixes, leaving the Gambian bowlers stunned. Led by a sensational century from captain Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe amassed a staggering total of 344 runs for the loss of 4 wickets.
Key Players and Their Contributions
- Sikandar Raza (133 off 43 balls):* The Zimbabwean skipper was the architect of this record-breaking innings. His explosive batting, characterized by powerful strokes and innovative shots, took the game away from Gambia.
- Kushal Malla (100 off 47 balls): Malla’s blistering century, the fastest in T20I history, provided the perfect platform for Zimbabwe’s assault.
- Dipendra Singh Airee (58 off 19 balls): Airee’s quickfire knock further accelerated Zimbabwe’s scoring rate.
India Highest Runs in T20 International Matches
The Indian cricket team has established a new benchmark for the most runs scored in the first innings of a T20 International match against strong international cricket team.
And on October 12, 2024, while playing the third match of the 3-match T20I series against the Bangladesh team, Indian team scored the highest runs in an Innings in T20I and scored 297 runs, with the help of Sanju Samson century in just 45 balls, with the loss of 3 wickets. This is the highest individual score in an innings in international cricket, against any strong cricket team.
Subsequently, on November 15, 2024, the Indian team once again displayed a dominant performance, scoring 283 runs against South Africa. Both Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma achieved centuries, while Abhishek Sharma contributed a quickfire 36 runs off just 18 balls. Their exceptional performances were instrumental in securing a victory for their team and setting a new record for the second-highest first innings score in a T20 International.
Highest first innings score in a T20 International match
And below in the table, a list of teams is given that have scored the highest runs in any first innings in international cricket. Nepal and the Indian team are ranked first and second, respectively.
| Team | Score | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 344/4 | Gambia | October 20, 2024 |
| Nepal | 314/3 | Mongolia | September 27, 2023 |
| India | 297/6 | Bangladesh | 12 October 2024 |
| India | 283/1 | South Africa | 15 November 2024 |
| Afghanistan | 278/3 | Ireland | February 23, 2019 |
| Czech Republic | 278/4 | Turkey | August 30, 2019 |
| Australia | 263/3 | Sri Lanka | September 6, 2016 |
| Sri Lanka | 260/6 | Kenya | September 14, 2007 |
| India | 260/5 | Sri Lanka | December 22, 2017 |
| South Africa | 259/2 | West Indies | March 26, 2023 |
| England | 241/3 | New Zealand | November 8, 2019 |
FAQs
Q. What is the highest score in T20 history?
Ans: On September 27, 2023, the Nepal team scored the highest ever T20 score of 314 runs in a match against the Mongolian team. India’s team followed with a score of 297 runs.
Q. Who scored the most runs in T20?
Ans: Indian Former T20I World Cup Winning captain Rohit Sharma holds the record for the most runs scored in T20 cricket. He has amassed an impressive number of runs in his career
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