ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Top 3 Highest Team Scores in the ICC T20 World Cup History

From record-breaking scores to explosive batting, here are the top 3 highest team totals in T20 World Cup history.

Armaan Patra

Published - Feb 2, 2026, 19:46 IST

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3. 229/4 (South Africa) vs England- 2016 T20 World Cup

World T20 2016: England v South Africa – Statistical Highlights

The third-highest team score in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup history was recorded during the 2016 edition, when the South Africa national cricket team amassed a towering 229 runs against the England national cricket team in a Super 10 encounter at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.

Batting first, South Africa combined fearless shot-making with calculated acceleration, maintaining pressure throughout the innings. With three batters striking half-centuries, the Proteas built a solid platform before finishing with explosive flair, producing one of the most dominant batting displays in T20 World Cup history.

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