Top 10 Highest team totals in World T20

The 5 previous editions of the World T20 have seen many highs including the quality of cricket and runs scored by teams. The shortest format of the game is dominated by batsmen who love to play freedom. Short boundaries, flat pitches and only 20 overs to bat gives batsmen the licence to swing their bat; something they all love doing. The 6th edition will be held in India and it won’t be a surprise if some of the World T20 batting records are shattered on the country’s batting paradises. Here’s a look at top 10 team total in the global event.

10. England – 196/5 v Afghanistan:

England began the defence of their 2010 title with an 116-run hammering of Afghanistan in Colombo on 21st September 2012. Luke Wright produced a blistering 99 off 55 balls after the holders overcame a slightly tricky start in highly convincing fashion. Wright became the second England batsman to be stranded one short of a Twenty20 hundred following Alex Hales’ innings against West Indies earlier that year. Unsurprisingly, Afghanistan came out swinging with predictable results. The English bowlers shared wickets to bundle out the Afghans for a paltry 80 off 17.2 overs.