Highest Team Totals vs India In T20Is

Prachi Rajan

Highest T20I Totals Against India (Source: AFP)

New Zealand batters Glenn Phillips and Michael Bracewell ran riot against India in the fourth T20I at Eden Park on October 30, 2026. Phillips smashed a sensational century, while Bracewell provided explosive support with a quickfire half-century.

Their batting assault powered the hosts to 259/7, the highest T20I total ever registered against India. The innings also featured a record fifth-wicket partnership between the two New Zealand all-rounders.

Here are the five highest T20I totals against India.

5. 246/7 – England, March 5, 2026

England posted 246/7 against India in the second semi-final of the 2026 T20 World Cup in Mumbai. Jacob Bethell led the charge with a magnificent 105 off 48 balls, while Will Jacks contributed 35.

However, Indian bowlers held their nerves during the run chase, scoring 253/7 to win by seven runs and book their place in the final.

4. 247/3 – West Indies, October 14, 2026

West Indies registered 247/3 in the fourth T20I against India in Hyderabad. Shai Hope remained unbeaten on 102 off 50 balls, while Sherfane Rutherford added an unbeaten 49 off 26 deliveries.

The tourists successfully defended the total, restricting India to 223 and securing a 24-run victory to level the series at 2-2.

3. 252/4 – West Indies, October 9, 2026

West Indies chased down India’s 249/5 in the second T20I at Ranchi, reaching 252/4 in just 18.3 overs. Shai Hope starred with an unbeaten 102 off 45 balls, while Sherfane Rutherford smashed 84 off 37 deliveries.

The visitors won by six wickets, completing one of the highest successful run chases in T20I history.

2. 257/3 – England, July 11, 2026

England hammered 257/3 in the fifth T20I against India in Southampton. Jos Buttler produced a stunning 131 off 64 balls, while Harry Brook remained unbeaten on 95 off 45 deliveries.

India struggled in the chase and managed 201/8 in their 20 overs, handing England a commanding 56-run victory.

1. 259/7 – New Zealand, October 30, 2026

New Zealand created history by scoring 259/7 in the fourth T20I against India at Eden Park, Auckland. Glenn Phillips smashed 107 off 49 balls, while Michael Bracewell blasted 65 off just 25 deliveries. The pair added 115 runs off 41 balls for the fifth wicket.