Highest T20I score by a Batsman
Published on: Jul 18, 2023 5:08 pm IST|Updated on: Jul 18, 2023 5:08 pm IST
Aaron Finch holds the record for the Highest T20I score by a Batsman, scoring an impressive 172 runs off 76 balls against Zimbabwe. His incredible performance remains unmatched as the highest individual score in T20 cricket to date.
Following Finch is Hazrat Zazai, who achieved an outstanding 162* runs, while Finch himself also secured the third spot with 156 runs. Glenn Maxwell’s remarkable innings of 145* runs, Zeeshan Kukikhel’s impressive 137 runs, and MP O’Dowd’s commendable 133* runs complete the top five on the list of highest individual scores in T20 cricket.
Highest T20I score by a Batsman
| Player | Team | Runs | Against | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Finch | Australia | 172 | Zimbabwe | 03-Jul-2018 |
| Hazrat Zazai | Afghanistan | 162* | Ireland | 23-Feb-2019 |
| Aaron Finch | Australia | 156 | England | 29-Aug-2013 |
| Glenn Maxwell | Australia | 145* | Sri Lanka | 06-Sep-2016 |
| Zeeshan Kukikhel | Hungary | 137 | Austria | 05-Jun-2022 |
| MP O’Dowd | Netherlands | 133* | Malaysia | 18-Apr-2021 |
| George Munsey | Scotland | 127* | Netherlands | 16-Sep-2019 |
| Shubman Gill | India | 126* | New Zealand | 01-Feb-2023 |
| Evin Lewis | West Indies | 125* | India | 09-Jul-2017 |
| Shaheryar Butt | Belgium | 125* | Czech Rep. | 29-Aug-2020 |
| Shane Watson | Australia | 124* | India | 31-Jan-2016 |
| KJ O’Brien | Ireland | 124 | Hong Kong | 07-Oct-2019 |
| Brendon McCullum | New Zealand | 123 | Bangladesh | 21-Sep-2012 |
| Virat Kohli | India | 122* | Afghanistan | 08-Sep-2022 |
| Babar Hayat | Hong Kong | 122 | Oman | 19-Feb-2016 |
1. Aaron Finch – 172
Aaron Finch, the accomplished Australian batsman, etched his name in T20 international history with a stunning knock of 172 runs against Zimbabwe in Harare on July 3, 2018. In just 76 balls, Finch showcased his brilliance, boasting an impressive strike rate of 226.31, propelling Australia past the 200-run mark and securing a resounding victory with a massive margin of 100 runs.
2. Hazratullah Zazai – 162*
Hazratullah Zazai, the talented left-handed batsman from Afghanistan, holds an unforgettable record in T20 cricket. He secured the second-highest individual score in T20 Internationals, just behind Aaron Finch, by scoring an impressive 162 not out against Ireland in Dehradun on February 23, 2019.
3. Glenn Maxwell – 145*
Glenn Maxwell, the dynamic power hitter of the Australian cricket team, holds the 4th position for achieving one of the highest individual scores in T20 Internationals. His teammate Aaron Finch ranks 3rd with an impressive 156-run innings. Maxwell’s exceptional ability to turn the tide of a match makes him a formidable force on the field.
