India made its way into the record books on October 12, 2024, when it posted a massive total of 297/6 in the last T20I of the three-match series against Bangladesh in Hyderabad. This is the second-highest team total ever recorded in T20I cricket and the highest among Test-playing nations.

Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav led from the front as the duo put together a 173-run partnership after opener Abhishek Sharma’s early dismissal. Samson scored 111 off 47 deliveries, while Suryakumar Yadav scored 75 off 35 deliveries. Samson also recorded the second-fastest century for India in T20Is.

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Hardik Pandya and Riyan Parag continued the attack after the dismissals of Suryakumar and Samson. Hardik scored 47 off just 18 deliveries and Parag scored 34 off 13 balls. Rinku Singh finished the innings in style with a six off the final delivery, remaining unbeaten on eight and taking India’s total to 297/6.

All the Bangladesh bowlers managed an economy of more than 10 runs per over but Tanzim Hasan Shakib was the pick among them as he took three wickets for 66 runs. Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman and Mahmudullah also got a wicket each.

Here, we will take a look at the team’s highest totals in T20I cricket.

Highest Team Totals in T20I Cricket: Full List

Nepal 314/3 vs Mongolia – 2023India 297/6 vs Bangladesh – 2024Afghanistan 278/3 vs Ireland – 2019Czech Republic 278/4 vs Turkey – 2019Malaysia 268/4 vs Thailand – 2023England 267/3 vs West Indies – 2023Australia 263/3 vs Sri Lanka – 2016Sri Lanka 260/6 vs Kenya – 2007India 260/5 vs Sri Lanka – 2017South Africa 259/4 vs West Indies – 2023