Highest T20I Totals Batting Second
| # | Team | Score | Overs | RPO | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 259/4 | 18.5 | 13.75 | 2 | SuperSport Park, Centurion, Centurion | 26 Mar 2023 | ||
| 2 | 246/7 | 20 | 12.30 | 2 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 5 Mar 2026 | ||
| 3 | 245/5 | 18.5 | 13.00 | 2 | Eden Park, Auckland | 16 Feb 2018 | ||
| 4 | 244/4 | 20 | 12.20 | 2 | Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill | 27 Aug 2016 | ||
| 5 | 236/6 | 19.2 | 12.20 | 2 | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 11 Jan 2015 | ||
| 6 | 230/8 | 19.4 | 11.69 | 2 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 18 Mar 2016 | ||
| 7 | 226/5 | 19.1 | 11.79 | 2 | SuperSport Park, Centurion, Centurion | 16 Feb 2020 | ||
| 8 | 226/3 | 19.5 | 11.39 | 2 | Grenada National Cricket Stadium, St George's, Grenada | 16 Dec 2023 | ||
| 9 | 225/5 | 20 | 11.25 | 2 | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | 28 Nov 2023 | ||
| 10 | 225/3 | 17.3 | 12.85 | 2 | SuperSport Park, Centurion, Centurion | 29 Jan 2026 |
Highest T20I Totals Batting Second
South Africa top the highest T20I totals batting second with 259/4 against West Indies at Centurion on 26 March 2023, followed by England (246/7 v India), Australia (245/5) and India (244/4).
Because it counts every big second-innings total, this list includes record chases as well as huge scores that came up just short. Sort the table by any column. Last updated 10 September, 2026.
Highest T20I Totals Batting Second – FAQs
South Africa made 259/4 against West Indies at Centurion on 26 March 2023, the highest second-innings total on this list.
A chase list counts only totals that won. This list counts the highest totals batting second regardless of result, so it also includes big scores that lost.
The top totals batting second are South Africa (259/4), England (246/7) and Australia (245/5).
Yes. Some of the biggest second-innings T20I totals ended in defeat because the team batting first had set an even bigger target.
