The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has witnessed some extraordinary batting performances since it was started, with teams setting formidable totals that have often proved decisive in match outcomes. The top 5 highest team scores in the tournament’s history showcase the evolution of women’s T20 cricket, highlighting the increasing batting abilities of the batters and the aggressive approach adopted by teams in this format. From powerful opening stands to explosive finishes, these record-breaking innings not only demonstrate the skill and firepower of the batting line-ups but also reflect the changing dynamics of the game, where teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in a 20-over contest.
England (213-5) vs Pakistan, 2023
The highest-ever team total in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup was posted by England against Pakistan on 21 February 2023 in Cape Town. In this match, England put up a total of 213/5 runs on the scoreboard in 20 overs, where Danni Wyatt scored 59 runs and Nat Sciver-Brunt contributed with a valuable 81*. These two innings helped England to reach this giant total. Whereas in the second inning, Pakistan batters didn’t give enough fight and managed to score just 99 runs in 20 overs at a loss of 9 wickets, where Nat Sciver-Brunt and Charlie Dean both took 2 wickets. Thus, England won the match by 114 runs.
South Africa (195/3) vs Thailand, 2020
The second highest-ever team total in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup was posted by South Africa against Thailand on 28 February 2020 in Canberra. In this match, South Africa put up a total of 195/3 runs on the scoreboard in 20 overs, where Lizelle Lee registered an incredible century, scoring 101 runs in 60 balls with the help of 16 boundaries and 3 maximums and Sune Luus also gave her important contribution of an unbeaten 61, helping South African to the comfortable total. Whereas, in the second inning, Thailand failed to stand up to the challenge and were bundled up on just 82 runs in 19.1 overs, where Shabnim Ismail and Sune Luus both took 3 wickets. Thus, South African won the match by 113 runs.
India (194/5) vs New Zealand, 2018
The third highest-ever team total in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup was posted by India against New Zealand on 09 November 2018 in Providence. In this match, India put up a total of 194/5 runs on the scoreboard in 20 overs, where India captain Harmanpreet Kaur notched up an incredible century, scoring 103 runs in 51 balls with the help of 7 boundaries and 8 maximums and Jemimah Rodrigues also gave her important contribution of 59 runs, powering India to reach this total. Whereas, in the second inning, New Zealand batters managed to score 160/9 in 20 overs, where Dayalan Hemalatha and Poonam Yadav both took 3 wickets in India’s 34-run win.
Australia (191/4) vs Ireland, 2014
The fourth highest-ever team total in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup was scored by Australia against Ireland on 27 March 2014 in Sylhet. In this match, Australia put up a total of 191/4 runs on the scoreboard in 20 overs, where Australian captain Meg Lanning scored an incredible century, accumulating 126 runs in 65 balls with the help of 18 boundaries and 4 maximums and Delissa Kimmince also gave her important contribution of 35 runs. These two innings helped Australia to reach this total. Whereas, in the second inning, Ireland managed to score 113/7 in 20 overs, where Ellyse Perry and Erin Osborn both took 2 wickets. Thus, Australia won the match by 78 runs.
Australia (189/1) vs Bangladesh, 2020
The fifth highest-ever team total in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup was scored by Australia against Bangladesh on 27 February 2020 in Canberra. In this match, Australia put up a total of 189/1 runs on the scoreboard in 20 overs, where Australian openers Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney both registered half centuries, scoring 83 and 81 respectively, powering Australia to reach this total. Whereas, in the second inning, Bangladesh managed to score only 103/9 in 20 overs, where Megan Schutt took 3 wickets, helping Australia register an 86-run win.
