In the action-packed T20I format, we are witnessing a surge in teams scoring mammoth totals, irrespective of batting first or chasing a target.
The rumbling from batters has resulted in both teams scoring gigantic runs combined in a single match.
The T20 World Cup has also been at the forefront of delivering high-scoring thrillers that have pushed the limits of imagination.
In this article, let’s look at the top 10 highest match aggregates registered in T20 World Cup history.
Highest Match Aggregates in T20 World Cup
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Total Runs | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | South Africa | 459 | Wankhede | 18 Mar 2016 |
| England | India | 418 | Durban | 19 Sep 2007 |
| South Africa | West Indies | 413 | Johannesburg | 11 Sep 2007 |
| U.S.A. | Canada | 391 | Dallas | 1 Jun 2024 |
| England | South Africa | 389 | Chattogram | 29 Mar 2014 |
| India | West Indies | 388 | Wankhede | 31 Mar 2016 |
| Australia | Pakistan | 388 | Gros Islet | 14 May 2010 |
| Australia | India | 386 | Gros Islet | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Ireland | Netherlands | 382 | Sylhet | 21 Mar 2014 |
| Afghanistan | South Africa | 381 | Wankhede | 20 Mar 2016 |
Key Insights
459 runs scored between England and South Africa are the highest match aggregate in the T20 World Cup. In the first innings, South Africa scored 229 runs, while England chased the 230-run target with 2 balls to spare.
England’s successful chase of 230 runs against South Africa is the highest in T20 World Cup history.
England, South Africa, India, the West Indies, Australia, and Pakistan have been involved in 5 or more matches with 350+ match aggregates in the T20 World Cup.
The Ireland versus the Netherlands match, which aggregated 382 runs, witnessed both teams smashing 30 sixes — the most sixes in a single game in the World Cup.
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