Top 10 Most runs scored in a T20I match

4. England v Australia at Southampton, 2013 – 457 runs

During Australia’s tour to England in 2013, the crowds at Southampton witnessed an absolute run fest. It was the first T20I and the star of the show was none other than the Aussie opener Aaron Finch. Finch singlehandedly stormed Australia to a mighty total of 248 in 20 overs. Finch scored a record breaking 156 off just 63 balls. The second highest scorer in the innings was Shane Watson, with 37 runs to his name.

England were rocked early by Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Johnson, and were reduced 42/4. However, it was Joe Root’s classy 90 off 49 balls that kept the hosts interested for a brief while. Ravi Bopara and Jos Buttler chipped in with cameos but eventually fell short by 39 runs. They finished with a score of 209/6 in their 20 overs.

Finch’s century was studded with 14 sixes. His effort remains to be the highest individual score in T20Is till date.