Highest Score in T20 World Cup History – Top Batting Records
The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has already shaken up record books with explosive centuries, massive team totals, and new names rising into elite company.
While legends from earlier editions still dominate the all-time charts, this year’s tournament in India and Sri Lanka is rapidly rewriting history. Below is a complete, structured breakdown of the highest individual scores, biggest team totals, career run leaders, tournament records, and 2026 updates.
Highest Individual Score in T20 World Cup History (All-Time)
Despite high-scoring matches in 2026, the record still belongs to Brendon McCullum, who smashed 123 against Bangladesh in 2012.
Top 5 Highest Individual Scores
- Brendon McCullum (NZ) – 123 vs Bangladesh (2012)
- Chris Gayle (WI) – 117 vs South Africa (2007)
- Alex Hales (ENG) – 116* vs Sri Lanka (2014)
- Ahmed Shehzad (PAK) – 111* vs Bangladesh (2014)
- Yuvraj Samra (CAN) – 110 vs New Zealand (2026)
2026 Milestone
Canada’s Yuvraj Samra became the youngest centurion in T20 World Cup history (19 years, 141 days), surpassing the previous record.
Highest Team Score in T20 World Cup History
The highest team total ever recorded in T20 World Cup history remains:
- 260/6 – Sri Lanka vs Kenya (2007)
Close challengers:
- 254/6 – West Indies vs Zimbabwe (2026)
- 235/5 – Ireland vs Oman (2026)
- 230/8 – England vs South Africa (2016)
Has Any Team Hit 300 in a T20 World Cup?
No. No team has ever crossed 300 runs in a T20 World Cup match.
Most Runs in a Single T20 World Cup
The record for the most runs in one edition still belongs to Virat Kohli.
- Virat Kohli (2014) – 319 Runs
- Tillakaratne Dilshan (2009) – 317 Runs
- Babar Azam (2021) – 303 Runs
- Mahela Jayawardene (2010) – 302 Runs
- Virat Kohli (2022) – 296 Runs
Answer:
Who is the highest scorer in a single T20 World Cup?
Virat Kohli – 319 runs (2014).
T20 World Cup 2026 – Current Leading Run Scorers
As of February 23, 2026:
- Sahibzada Farhan (PAK) – 220 Runs (100*)
- Pathum Nissanka (SL) – 208 Runs (100*)
- Kusal Mendis (SL) – 186 Runs
- Aiden Markram (SA) – 182 Runs
- Suryakumar Yadav (IND) – 180 Runs
Answer:
Who is the highest run scorer in the T20 World Cup 2026?
Sahibzada Farhan (220 runs so far).
Most Runs in T20 World Cup History (Career – All-Time List)
Top Section (Career Runs)
- Virat Kohli (IND) – 1292
- Rohit Sharma (IND) – 1220
- Jos Buttler (ENG) – 1073
- Mahela Jayawardene (SL) – 1016
- David Warner (AUS) – 984
- Chris Gayle (WI) – 965
- Tillakaratne Dilshan (SL) – 897
- Shakib Al Hasan (BAN) – 853
- Quinton de Kock (SA) – 777
- Kane Williamson (NZ) – 727
- AB de Villiers (SA) – 717
- Pathum Nissanka (SL) – 693
- Kumar Sangakkara (SL) – 661
- Suryakumar Yadav (IND) – 660
- Shoaib Malik (PAK) – 646
- Glenn Maxwell (AUS) – 640
- Brendon McCullum (NZ) – 637
- Martin Guptill (NZ) – 617
- Babar Azam (PAK) – 615
- George Munsey (SCOT) – 603
Middle Section
- JP Duminy – 568
- Aiden Markram – 568
- Mohammad Rizwan – 566
- Mitchell Marsh – 566
- Ross Taylor – 562
- Eoin Morgan – 552
- Shahid Afridi – 546
- Shane Watson – 546
- DJ Bravo – 537
- Marlon Samuels – 530
- MS Dhoni – 529
- Gautam Gambhir – 524
- Kamran Akmal – 524
- Angelo Mathews – 521
- Tamim Iqbal – 514
- Mohammad Hafeez – 511
- Richie Berrington – 505
- Max O’Dowd – 489
- Umar Akmal – 486
- Kusal Mendis – 484
Lower Section
- Glenn Phillips – 483
- Ibrahim Zadran – 481
- Hardik Pandya – 462
- Aaron Finch – 458
- Mahmudullah – 458
- Johnson Charles – 456
- Suresh Raina – 453
- Luke Wright – 439
- Michael Hussey – 437
- Charith Asalanka – 433
- Jacques Kallis – 433
- Marcus Stoinis – 430
- Paul Stirling – 426
- Gulbadin Naib – 414
- Daryl Mitchell – 410
- Mohammad Shahzad – 402
- Mushfiqur Rahim – 402
- Litton Das – 399
- Hashim Amla – 376
- David Wiese – 372
- Misbah-ul-Haq – 368
- Travis Head – 368
- Lorcan Tucker – 365
- Mohammad Nabi – 365
- Nicholas Pooran – 356
- Michael Erasmus – 354
- Sikandar Raza – 353
Most Wickets in T20 World Cup History
- Shakib Al Hasan (BAN) – All-time leading wicket taker
- Lasith Malinga (SL)
- Shahid Afridi (PAK)
- Wanindu Hasaranga (SL)
Most Wickets in T20 World Cup 2026
The 2026 bowling charts remain competitive, with Sri Lanka and South Africa bowlers dominating the top 5 so far.
Most Runs in T20 World Cup 2016
- Tamim Iqbal – 295
- Virat Kohli – 273
- Joe Root – 249
Most Runs in T20 World Cup as Captain
Virat Kohli leads among captains in total aggregate runs scored while leading his side in multiple editions.
Quick Answers Summary
- Highest individual score in T20 World Cup history?
Brendon McCullum – 123 (2012) - Highest team score in T20 World Cup?
Sri Lanka – 260/6 (2007) - Most runs in T20 World Cup history (career)?
Virat Kohli – 1292 - Highest run scorer in T20 World Cup 2026?
Sahibzada Farhan (220 runs so far) - Has any team scored 300 in T20 World Cup?
No.
Final Word
The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is proving to be one of the most explosive editions ever. While iconic names like Brendon McCullum and Virat Kohli continue to dominate the record books, a new generation is pushing scoring rates to historic levels.
