Highest T20I score by a Batsman

Published on: Jul 18, 2023 5:08 pm IST|Updated on: Jul 18, 2023 5:08 pm IST

Highest T20I score by a Batsman

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.

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