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5 Highest Scores By A Team In Powerplay In T20Is

Travis Head exploded like a volcano vs Scotland (X)Travis Head exploded like a volcano vs Scotland (X)

Australia set a new benchmark for batting dominance in T20Is, smashing the highest-ever powerplay total against Scotland during the first T20I in Edinburgh on Wednesday. The Aussies batted as if they were in cheat mode, turning the game into a video game-like spectacle, breaking every powerplay record in sight.

Leading the charge was Travis Head, who showcased carnage just like he did during IPL 2024 for Sunrisers Hyderabad. With this explosive display in mind, let’s dive into the top 5 highest powerplay totals in T20I history, where batsmen truly unleashed havoc.

5. West Indies - 92/1 vs Afghanistan, 2024

West Indies 92/1 vs Afghanistan (X)West Indies 92/1 vs Afghanistan (X)

West Indies kicked off their ICC T20 World Cup 2024 clash against Afghanistan with a bang, hammering 92/1 in the powerplay. Johnson Charles went berserk, smashing 43 off just 27 balls, while Nicholas Pooran joined the party, eventually notching up a brilliant 98 off 53 balls.

Afghanistan’s bowlers, led by Fazalhaq Farooqi and Azmatullah Omarzai, were put to the sword. With such a fiery start, the Windies piled on the runs, posting a massive 218/5.

In response, Afghanistan crumbled under the weight of the chase, managing only 114 in 16.2 overs. West Indies cruised to a commanding 104-run victory, with Obed McCoy’s 3/14 sealing the deal.

4. Ireland - 93/0 vs West Indies, 2020

Ireland - 93/0 vs West Indies (X)Ireland - 93/0 vs West Indies (X)

In 2020, Ireland lit up the powerplay, racing to 93/0 in the first six overs against the West Indies. Paul Stirling and Kevin O’Brien were on fire, with Stirling smashing boundaries like there was no tomorrow, and O’Brien playing the perfect foil.

Ireland's explosive start set them up for a commanding total of 208/7. West Indies, not ones to back down, responded with a strong PowerPlay of their own, reaching 60/1 in six overs, led by Evin Lewis’ blistering 53 off 29 balls.

Despite strong efforts from Kieron Pollard and Sherfane Rutherford, the Windies fell just short, finishing at 204/7. Ireland claimed a thrilling 4-run victory, with Stirling’s 95 off 47 earning him the Player of the Match.


3. West Indies 98/4 vs Sri Lanka, 2021

West Indies 98/4 vs Sri Lanka (X)West Indies 98/4 vs Sri Lanka (X)

In a match that had everything, West Indies exploded to 98/4 in just six overs against Sri Lanka in the first T20I of 2021. Evin Lewis and Lendl Simmons tore into Sri Lanka’s bowling, with Lewis hammering 28 off 10 balls and Simmons contributing 26 off 15.

However, just as things seemed like a walk in the park, Akila Dananjaya flipped the script with a stunning hat-trick, removing Lewis, Chris Gayle, and Nicholas Pooran in consecutive balls.

But Kieron Pollard wasn’t done — he took the game by the scruff of the neck, smashing 38 off 11 deliveries, including six monstrous sixes off. Despite the mid-innings wobble, the Windies were already well ahead, cruising to the 132-run target in just 13.1 overs.

2. South Africa 102/0 vs West Indies, 2023

South Africa 102/0 vs West Indies (X)South Africa 102/0 vs West Indies (X)

In a high-octane chase in 2023, South Africa took on West Indies in what turned out to be one of the most explosive T20I matches ever. Chasing 259, South Africa’s powerplay was nothing short of jaw-dropping as they stormed to 102/0 in six overs.

Quinton de Kock was in another zone, blasting his way to 50 off just 15 balls and eventually racking up 100 off 44 deliveries. Reeza Hendricks chipped in with 68 off 28 balls, and their 152-run opening stand left West Indies with no answers.

Despite a few late wickets, South Africa’s momentum never wavered, and Aiden Markram saw them home with a classy 38* off 21 balls. They reached the massive target in 18.5 overs, winning by 6 wickets with 7 balls to spare.

1. Australia 113/1 vs Scotland, 2024

Australia 113/1 vs ScotlandAustralia 113/1 vs Scotland

Topping the list is Australia’s utterly dominant powerplay performance against Scotland. Chasing 155, the Aussies didn’t just go after the target, they demolished it.

Travis Head was in a league of his own, smashing 80 off just 25 balls, with 12 fours and 5 sixes. He reached his fifty in just 17 balls, while Mitchell Marsh played a blazing supporting role with 39 off 12.

Australia raced to 113/1 in just six overs, leaving Scotland shell-shocked. By the time Head fell, the damage was done, and Australia comfortably reached the target in just 9.4 overs, winning by 7 wickets with 62 balls remaining.