Highest Individual Score in T20 Cricket Ever
Players in T20 cricket are always pushing the limits of what is possible, adding an explosive edge to the game. Over the years, batsmen have embraced this format to highlight their abilities, putting on some incredible solo shows. The top individual scores in T20 International cricket are examined below.
Highest Individual Score in T20 History
1. Aaron Finch (172 runs) – Australia vs Zimbabwe
- Score: 172 runs off 76 balls
- 4s/6s: 16 fours and 10 sixes
- Strike Rate: 226.31
- Ground: Harare
- Date: 3 July 2018
Aaron Finch’s amazing inning of 172 against Zimbabwe remains the highest individual score in T20 International cricket. Finch’s innings included 16 fours and 10 sixes with an excellent strike rate. This amazing innings gave Australia an easy victory.
2. Hazratullah Zazai (162 Runs) – Afghanistan vs. Ireland
- Score: 162* runs off 62 balls
- 4s/6s: 11 fours and 16 sixes
- Strike Rate: 261.29
- Ground: Dehradun
- Date: February 23, 2019
Hazratullah Zazai’s unbeaten 162 against Ireland is a performance that will be remembered for its power. Zazai hit 16 sixes, the second-highest number of sixes in an individual T20I innings.
3. Aaron Finch (156 Runs) – Australia vs. England
- Score: 156 runs off 63 balls
- 4s/6s: 11 fours and 14 sixes
- Strike Rate: 247.61
- Ground: Southampton
- Date: August 29, 2013
Aaron Finch made another appearance on this list with his breathtaking innings of 156 against England in 2013. He hit 14 sixes in this innings and set the then-world record for the highest T20I score before it was broken in 2018.
4. Glenn Maxwell (145 Runs) – Australia vs. Sri Lanka
- Score: 145* runs off 65 balls
- 4s/6s: 14 fours and 9 sixes
- Strike Rate: 223.07
- Ground: Pallekele
- Date: September 6, 2016
A great instance of Glenn Maxwell’s aggressive style was his unbroken 145-run inning against Sri Lanka. This is one of the top innings in T20 international cricket history, with 9 sixes and 14 fours.
5. Sahil Chauhan (144 Runs) – Estonia vs. Cyprus
- Score: 144* runs off 41 balls
- 4s/6s: 6 fours and 18 sixes
- Strike Rate: 351.21
- Ground: Episkopi
- Date: June 17, 2024
Sahil Chauhan’s 144* off just 41 balls for Estonia was a remarkable display of power hitting. With a strike rate of 351.21, the innings included 18 sixes, making it one of the fastest and most impressive T20I innings.
6. Kushal Malla (137 Runs) – Nepal vs. Mongolia
- Score: 137* runs off 50 balls
- 4s/6s: 8 fours and 12 sixes
- Strike Rate: 274.00
- Ground: Hangzhou
- Date: September 27, 2023
A historic innings, Kushal Malla’s unbroken 137 against Mongolia proved Nepal’s rise in international cricket. The best parts of this performance were his 12 sixes and rapid strike rate.
7. Zeeshan Kukikhel (137 Runs) – Hungary vs. Austria
- Score: 137 runs off 49 balls
- 4s/6s: 7 fours and 15 sixes
- Strike Rate: 279.59
- Ground: Lower Austria
- Date: June 5, 2022
Zeeshan Kukihel’s stunning performance of 137 off 49 balls for Hungary helped them win the match against Austria. His incredible inning, which included 15 sixes, was an outstanding performance.
8. Finn Allen (137 Runs) – New Zealand vs. Pakistan
- Score: 137 runs off 62 balls
- 4s/6s: 5 fours and 16 sixes
- Strike Rate: 220.96
- Ground: Dunedin
- Date: January 17, 2024
Finn Allen continued to prove himself as one of the most powerful current T20 batters with his innings of 137 against Pakistan, which included 16 sixes.
9. Michael Levitt (135 Runs) – Netherlands vs Namibia
- Score: 135 runs off 62 balls
- 4s/6s: 11 fours and 10 sixes
- Strike Rate: 217.74
- Ground: Kirtipur
- Date: Feb 29, 2024
Michael Levitt’s explosive inning of 135 runs off 62 balls with the help of 11 fours and 10 sixes put the Netherlands in a strong position against Namibia in Kirtipur. With a strike rate of 217.74.
10. Max O’Dowd (133 Runs) – Netherlands vs. Malaysia
- Score: 133* runs off 73 balls
- 4s/6s: 15 fours and 6 sixes
- Strike Rate: 182.19
- Ground: Kirtipur
- Date: April 18, 2021
With the help of Max O’Dowd’s perfect 133, the Netherlands overcame Malaysia. O’Dowd had amazing strength and control in his opening innings.
11. George Munsey (132 Runs) – Scotland vs. Austria
- Score: 132 runs off 61 balls
- 4s/6s: 15 fours and 6 sixes
- Strike Rate: 216.39
- Ground: Edinburgh
- Date: July 25, 2023
George Munsey’s 132 against Austria was an extraordinary performance that saw him dominate the opposition bowlers with consistent boundaries.
Conclusion
These outstanding performances underline T20 cricket’s ability to create thrills and captivating moments. The list is dominated by modern T20 stalwarts like Aaron Finch and Glenn Maxwell, while new players like Sahil Chauhan and Kushal Malla are beginning to make their marks.
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FAQ’s ?
Aaron Finch made a record by scoring 172 runs against Zimbabwe in 2018.
Hazratullah Zazai's 162* against Ireland is the highest score by an Afghan player.
In his 162* innings, Hazratullah Zazai hit 16 sixes, making it one of the most aggressive innings in T20 history.
Yes, Aaron Finch has scored 172 and 156, among the highest individual scores in T20I history.
The best-ever T20I score by a Nepali player is Kushal Malla's 137* against Mongolia.