Who Holds the Record for the Highest Individual Score in T20 Internationals?

The highest individual score in T20 international cricket is held by former Australian captain Aaron Finch. His blistering innings of 172 in 76 balls against Zimbabwe on July 3, 2018, remains the highest individual score registered in T20 cricket.

He surpassed his own highest score of 156, which he previously scored against England on August 29, 2013.

T20I cricket is known for its fast-paced nature and explosive batting. While it is the team totals that most often grab the headlines, we should never undermine the individual brilliance which results in amassing such high scores. Innings like these help in etching the name of the player in the record books.

What is T20 Cricket?

T20 Cricket is a highly popular cricket format that is played most frequently around the globe nowadays. It is a 20 over a side game in which teams look to maximise their scores. It is a fast-paced cricket format that has become highly popular during the last 2 decades.

The first T20 international match was played in 2005, between Australia and New Zealand.

Why Individual Score matters in T20 Cricket?

In T20 International cricket, an individual score refers to the total number of runs a single batter scores during one innings. There are 120 legal deliveries in one innings, and therefore scoring a century is considered a significant feat in T20 cricket, with those exceeding scores above 150 considered a rare feat.

Individual records in T20Is are a testament to a player’s skill, stamina, and ability to dominate world-class bowling attacks. These individual innings often lead to match-winning totals for the batting team.

Top 3 Highest Individual scores in T20 Cricket

1. Aaron Finch

Aaron Finch smashed 172 off 76 balls in an innings laced with 16 fours and 10 sixes against Zimbabwe on July 3, 2018. 

2. Hazratullah Zazai

Hazatullah Zazai of Afghanistan scored 162* off 66 balls against Ireland on February 23, 2019. His explosive innings was composed of 16 sixes and 11 boundaries.

3.  Mohammad Ihsan

Mohammad Ihsan of Spain etched his name in record books by scoring 160 runs off 63 balls against Croatia on December 7, 2025. He hit 17 sixes enroute to his 160 run innings which is the third highest individual score in T20 international cricket.

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Did You Know

Aaron Finch is the only player to have two 150+ scores in the T20I. He scored 156 against England in 2013, and 172 against Zimbabwe in 2018 respectively. 

What is the highest T20I score by an Indian? 

Abhishek Sharma holds the record for the highest individual score in T20 internationals for India with 135 against South Africa in 2025.

Who hit the most sixes in a T20I innings? 

Sahil Chauhan of Estonia holds the record with 18 sixes in a single innings against Cyprus in 2024.

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