Top 5 highest team totals in T20 World Cup finals

The final of the ICC T20 World Cup is often where legends are made and unforgettable performances are etched into cricketing history. While bowlers frequently dominate the big stage due to pressure and high stakes, there have been occasions when batting sides have produced extraordinary displays to post imposing totals in the summit clash.

Over the years, several teams have risen to the occasion and delivered explosive batting performances, setting daunting targets under the brightest lights of the tournament. These high-scoring efforts have not only entertained fans but also played a decisive role in shaping the outcome of the summit clash.

In this article, we take a look at the top five highest team totals in T20 World Cup finals, highlighting the teams that managed to produce remarkable batting performances when it mattered the most. 

Top 5 highest team totals in T20 World Cup finals: 

5. 169 by South Africa vs India, 2024 

Chasing a daunting target of 177 against the eventual champions India in the final of the T20 World Cup 2024, South Africa scored 169 runs. The match was played at the Kensington Oval, Barbados, on June 29, 2024. India won the toss, and opted to bat first, scoring 176 in their 20 overs, powered by Virat Kohli’s 76-run knock.

From South Africa, Quinton de Kock (39 runs), Tristan Stubbs (31 runs), and David Miller (21 runs), played decent knocks, but the star of the show was Heinrich Klaasen, who scored 52 runs in just 27 balls. Despite this, they lost the match by seven runs.