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Top 10 Highest Individual Scores in T20 Internationals

Cricket fans love watching explosive batting in T20 Internationals, and over the years, several players have set the stage on fire with record-breaking knocks. From Aaron Finch’s unbelievable 172 to Phil Salt’s recent 141* against South Africa, these innings have redefined the limits of power-hitting in the shortest format.

Let’s take a look at the Top 10 highest individual scores in T20Is that have made history.

(As of 12 September 2025)

Rank	Batsman	Score	Team	Opponent	Venue	Date
1	Aaron Finch	172	Australia	Zimbabwe	Harare	3 July 2018
2	Hazratullah Zazai	162*	Afghanistan	Ireland	Dehradun	23 February 2019
3	Aaron Finch	156	Australia	England	Southampton	29 August 2013
4	YSD Seneveratne	150*	Cayman	Brazil	Buenos Aires	14 December 2024
5	Glenn Maxwell	145*	Australia	Sri Lanka	Pallekele	6 September 2016
6	Sahil Chauhan	144*	Estonia	Cyprus	Episkopi	17 June 2024
7	Phil Salt	141*	England	South Africa	Manchester	12 September 2025
8	Kushal Malla	137*	Nepal	Mongolia	Hangzhou	27 September 2023
9	Zeeshan Kukikhel	137	Hungary	Austria	Lower Austria	5 June 2022
10	FH Allen	137	New Zealand	Pakistan	Dunedin	17 January 2024

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Key Highlights

• Phil Salt’s 141* is now the 7th highest individual scorer in T20 Internationals. (5th in Test Playing Nation)

• Yet, Salt still trails Aaron Finch’s 172 & 156, and Hazratullah Zazai’s 162* at the top of the list.

• Among the top 10, there are several from Associate nations (YSD Seneveratne, Sahil Chauhan, Kushal Malla), showing rising performances beyond the traditional cricket powers.

• Many of these innings are not out (*), which makes them even more remarkable since they weren’t dismissed.

England Create History with First-Ever 300+ Total in T20Is

England’s innings of 304/2 against South Africa marked the first time in T20I history that a team crossed the 300-run barrier. Led by Phil Salt’s 141* and explosive support from other batters, England shattered previous records and set a new benchmark for batting dominance in the shortest format.

Phil Salt’s 141* has not only entered the record books but also reminded fans of how thrilling T20 cricket can be. With players constantly pushing boundaries, it’s only a matter of time before we see even bigger scores lighting up the format.