India posted their tird-highest total in T20Is on January 31, 2026, as they racked up a mammoth total of 271/5 against New Zealand in the fifth match of their five-game T20I series at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
Ishan Kishan was the star of the show with a knock of 103 runs in just 43 balls. Captain Suryakumar Yadav ably supported the southpaw as he scored 63 of 30 deliveries.
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Let's take a look at India's highest scores in T20Is.
The inaugural T20 champions have been known for their batting power, filled with stars like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, etc. In the past, the helm was held by players like Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni, etc.
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Sri Lanka, Australia, West indies and South Africa have been on the receiving end from the men in blue when it comes to their highest totals in T20Is.
The highest score achieved by India still remains the iconic 218/4 against England in the 2007 T20 World Cup. The game is celebrated by Indians to this day, remembering Yuvraj Singh’s scintillating ball-hitting skills.
Yuvraj hit six sixes in an over against the helpless Stuart Broad, becoming the first player and only player to do so in the T20 World Cups. He reached his half-century in a mere 12 deliveries. Broad faced Yuvraj’s wrath after a dispute with Andrew Flintoff before the start of the over.
Here’s a comprehensive list of India’s top five totals in T20 World Cups from 2007-2024.
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Rahul is a content producer for The Sporting News’ India edition.
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