Reaching a 200+ total in T20 cricket has become a frequent happening. There were times when 200+ totals were defendable in ODI cricket. But with the flattening of pitches and shortening of boundaries, the shortest format has started to see more targets of 200+ scores.
In fact, more than 10 times in T20 International cricket, 200+ scores were chased down successfully by teams. Find the list of highest chased-down totals in T20I here.
The inaugural world cup winners in 2007, India has the most 200+ totals in the shortest format of the game. The men in blue also lead the chart of teams with the most 300+ scores in ODI cricket.
This article will discuss the teams with the most 200+ scores in T20 internationals.
Most 200+ Totals in T20Is by Teams
| TEAMS | 200+ TOTALS | WON | LOST | TIED | HIGHEST TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 35 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 260 |
| Australia | 23 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 263 |
| South Africa | 22 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 259 |
| New Zealand | 21 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 254 |
| England | 20 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 267 |
| West Indies | 18 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 258 |
| Nepal | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 314 |
| Pakistan | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 232 |
| Sri Lanka | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 260 |
| Ireland | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 226 |
Stats Insights
Pakistan is the only team in the format not to lose a single game while scoring 200+ runs. India has the second-best win-loss ratio in these games among teams with more than 10 200+ totals, and South Africa has the lowest.
India also leads the list for most 200+ totals while batting first – 22 and second – 9.
If the filter is raised to 250, only Czech Republic has 2 250+ scores in the format so far: They have scored 278/4 against Turkey and 258/2 against Bulgaria, both while batting first.
Nepal’s 314/3 against Mongolia in Asian Games 2023 is the highest score by a team in T20Is, whereas Australia, India, Sri Lanka, and Scotland also have one 250+ total each.
England and India have the most totals between 190 and 199 – 16, followed by New Zealand – 14 and Australia – 13.
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