Afghanistan’s top 5 highest team scores in the ICC T20 World Cup showcase their rapid rise in international cricket. Known for their aggressive batting, Afghanistan has consistently posted competitive totals, challenging even top teams. These performances highlight their growing strength in the shortest format, with powerful hitters and all-rounders playing a key role in these impressive innings.

Afghanistan vs Scotland, 170/5

In the 2016 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match held in Nagpur, Afghanistan posted a total of 170/5 against Scotland. Mohammad Shahzad top-scored with 61, while Asghar Stanikzai contributed an unbeaten 55*. Despite strong performances from George Munsey and Kyle Coetzer, Scotland could only reach 156/5, falling 14 runs short. Afghanistan secured a 14-run victory.

Team	Score	Opposition	Ground	Date
Afghanistan	170/5	Scotland	Nagpur	8 Mar 2016

Afghanistan vs South Africa, 172

In the 2016 match at Wankhede, Afghanistan took on South Africa. Batting first, Afghanistan posted a total of 172 runs, with Mohammad Shahzad contributing 44. However, they fell short in their chase of South Africa’s 209/5, ultimately losing by 37 runs.

Team	Score	Opposition	Ground	Date
Afghanistan	172	South Africa	Wankhede	20 Mar 2016

Afghanistan vs Uganda, 183/5

In 2024 Providence, Afghanistan posted a solid total of 183/5 against Uganda, powered by standout performances from Gurbaz (76) and Ibrahim (70). Farooqi’s remarkable 5-wicket haul for just 9 runs then crippled Uganda’s batting, as they were bowled out for a mere 58, giving Afghanistan a commanding 125-run victory.

Team	Score	Opposition	Ground	Date
Afghanistan	183/5	Uganda	Providence	3 Jun 2024

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 186/6

In the 2016 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Afghanistan posted a strong total of 186/6 against Zimbabwe. Mohammad Nabi led the charge with a brisk 52, while Samiullah Shenwari contributed 43. Despite Tinashe Panyangara’s 3-wicket haul, Zimbabwe could only muster 127 in response. Rashid Khan’s stellar bowling performance, taking 3 wickets for just 11 runs, sealed a commanding 59-run victory for Afghanistan.

Team	Score	Opposition	Ground	Date
Afghanistan	186/6	Zimbabwe	Nagpur	12 Mar 2016

Afghanistan vs Scotland, 190/4

In Sharjah 2021, Afghanistan posted an impressive total of 190/4 against Scotland, with Najibullah Zadran contributing 59 runs and Rahmanullah Gurbaz adding 46. Despite Safyaan Sharif taking two wickets for Scotland, they collapsed to a mere 60 all out. Mujeeb Ur Rahman’s brilliant spell of 5/20 and Rashid Khan’s outstanding 4/9 powered Afghanistan to a dominating 130-run victory.