Take a look at the top 5 record-breaking scores ever achieved by England in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. These impressive totals showcase England’s formidable batting lineup and their ability to dominate matches.
5. 191/5 England vs West Indies
In 2010, during a match at Providence, England posted a total of 191 runs for 5 wickets. Eoin Morgan delivered a stellar performance with 55 runs, while Luke Wright added 45 runs. However, despite this commendable score, the West Indies, spearheaded by Chris Gayle’s 25 runs, claimed victory by 8 wickets using the Duckworth-Lewis method. They concluded the match with a score of 60 runs for 2 wickets.
Team | Score | Opponent | Ground | Date |
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England | 191/5 | West Indies | Providence | 3 May 2010 |
4. 193/7 England vs South Africa
In Chattogram, England posted a total of 193 runs, losing 7 wickets, with Hales contributing 38 runs. South Africa, guided by De Villiers’ 69 runs and Amla’s 56 runs, successfully chased down the target, finishing at 196 for 5. In the end, South Africa clinched victory by a narrow margin of 3 runs.
Team | Score | Opponent | Ground | Date |
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England | 193/7 | South Africa | Chattogram | 29 Mar 2014 |
3. 196/5 England vs Afghanistan
In 2012, at Colombo (RPS), England posted a total of 196 for 5, led by Wright’s impressive unbeaten 99. Afghanistan struggled, managing only 80 runs, with Naib scoring 44. Patel and Broad each took 2 wickets, securing a convincing 116-run victory for England.
Team | Score | Opponent | Ground | Date |
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England | 196/5 | Afghanistan | Colombo (RPS) | 21 Sep 2012 |
2. 200/6 England vs India
In 2007, England posted a total of 200 runs for 6 wickets, with Paul Collingwood contributing 28 runs. India, led by Virender Sehwag’s 68 and Yuvraj Singh’s 58, successfully chased down the target, finishing with 218 runs for 4 wickets. Irfan Pathan was instrumental for India, claiming 3 wickets. Ultimately, India secured victory by 18 runs.
Team | Score | Opponent | Ground | Date |
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England | 200/6 | India | Durban | 19 Sep 2007 |
1. 230/8 England vs South Africa
In 2016, at Wankhede Stadium, England posted an impressive total of 230 runs for 8 wickets. This strong performance was driven by Joe Root’s stellar innings of 83 runs and Jason Roy’s valuable contribution of 43 runs. Although South Africa put up a solid fight, with Amla, Duminy, and de Kock all scoring half-centuries, England triumphed with a thrilling two-wicket victory.
Team | Score | Opponent | Ground | Date |
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England | 230/8 | South Africa | Wankhede | 18 Mar 2016 |