Most runs in an innings in T20Is: The first T20 International match was played between New Zealand and Australia in the year 2005. Every match of the shortest format of international cricket is full of thrill, in which the batsmen bat with great style and hence T20 International is called the format of the batsmen. Where every batsman tries to score maximum runs in fewer balls. At the same time, in this format many batsmen have scored more than 150 runs in an innings. Here we are going to tell about 5 such batsmen, who have scored the most runs in an innings of a T20 International match.

Top-5 batsmen who scored most runs in an innings of T20I match

1. Aaron Finch – 172 runs

Former Australian captain Aaron Finch is at number one in the list of top-5 batsmen who have scored the most runs in an innings of a T20 International match. Finch scored 172 runs in 76 balls against Zimbabwe in Harare in 2018, in which he hit 16 fours and 10 sixes.

2. Hazratullah Zazai – 162* runs

Afghanistan’s explosive opening batsman Hazratullah Zazai is second in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in an innings of a T20 International match. Hazratullah had scored unbeaten 162 runs with the help of 11 fours and 16 sixes in 62 balls against Ireland in Dehradun in 2019.

3. Muhammad Ihsan – 160 runs

Spain’s wicketkeeper batsman Muhammad Ihsan is at third place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in an innings of a T20 International match. Ihsan scored 160 runs in 63 balls against Croatia in 2025 in Cartagena, in which he hit 5 fours and 17 sixes.

4. Aaron Finch – 156 runs

Former Australian captain Aaron Finch has done this feat twice and is also at fourth place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in an innings of a T20 International match. Finch had scored 156 runs in 63 balls with the help of 11 fours and 14 sixes against England in 2013 in Southampton.

5. Sacha de Alvis Seneveratne – 150* runs

Cayman’s opening batsman Sacha de Alvis Seneveratne is at fifth place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in an innings of a T20 International match. Seneveratne scored unbeaten 150 runs in 67 balls against Brazil in Buenos Aires in the year 2024, in which he hit 7 fours and 13 sixes.

T20I Record: The thrill of T20 cricket is something different, fast runs, big shots and record breaking performances. In this format, partnerships are the biggest key to the victory of any team. Today we will talk about those partnerships, which have registered their names in golden letters in the history of T20 International cricket.

Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake and Kendall Kadowaki-Fleming (Japan)

The biggest partnership in T20 International history is in the name of Japan’s Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake and Kendall Kadowaki-Fleming. Both the batsmen added 258 not out for the first wicket against China in February 2024. In this match held on the Mong Kok ground, both of them gave such a stormy performance that the bowlers did not get any chance. Batsmen of any team have not been able to break this record till date.

Usman Ghani and Hazratullah Zazai (Ireland)

In the match played in Dehradun in 2019, Afghanistan’s Usman Ghani and Hazratullah Zazai made a explosive opening partnership of 236 runs against Ireland. Jazai played an explosive innings of 162 runs in that match, which is still considered one of the best innings of T20 cricket.

Darcy Short and Aaron Finch (Australia)

The name of Australian pair Aaron Finch and Darcy Short is also immortal in T20 cricket. While playing against Zimbabwe in Harare in 2018, both of them had added 223 runs for the first wicket. In this match, Finch played a historic innings of 172 runs, which was the highest individual score in T20 International at that time.

Dillon Steyn and Sabavon Davizi (Czech Republic)

In 2022, Czech Republic batsmen Dylan Steyn and Sabavon Daviji surprised everyone by making a partnership of 220 runs against Bulgaria on the ground of Marsa. This partnership is proof that even small countries can achieve big feats in T20 cricket.

Avinash Pai and Lewis Bruce (Gibraltar)

Just a day later, at the same ground, Avinash Pai and Lewis Bruce also made an unbeaten 213-run partnership against Bulgaria. Both the batsmen together showed the rising level of associate teams in T20 cricket with their brilliant innings.

India Vs Australia T20I Matches: The Indian team is currently on Australian tour. Where it has played a 3-match ODI series, in which the Indian team had to face defeat by 1-2. While the 5-match T20 series is starting from October 29, Team India’s first T20 International match will be played in Canberra at 1:45 PM Indian time. There is always a tough competition in T20 matches between India and Australia. Virat Kohli is the batsman who has scored the most runs in the T20 International matches played between the two teams. Here we are going to tell you who are the top-5 batsmen who scored the most runs in the T20 International matches between India and Australia?

Batsmen who scored the most runs in T20 International matches between India and Australia

1. Virat Kohli (India) – 794 runs

Indian team’s star batsman Virat Kohli is at number one in the list of top-5 batsmen who have scored the most runs in the T20 International matches between India and Australia. Virat has scored 794 runs in 23 T20 matches at an excellent average of around 50.

2. Glenn Maxwell (Australia) – 574 runs

Australia’s star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is at second place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in the T20 International matches between India and Australia. Maxwell has scored 574 runs in 22 T20 matches at an excellent strike rate of 152.25.

3. Aaron Finch (Australia) – 500 runs

Former Australian captain Aaron Finch is at third place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in the T20 International matches between India and Australia. Finch has scored 500 runs in 18 T20 matches, in which his best score is 89 runs.

4. Matthew Wade (Australia) – 488 runs

Australia’s wicketkeeper batsman Matthew Wade is at fourth place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in the T20 International matches between India and Australia. Wade has played 17 T20 matches, in which he has scored 488 runs at an excellent average of 54.22.

5. Rohit Sharma (India) – 484 runs

Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma is at fifth place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in T20 International matches between India and Australia. Rohit has scored 484 runs in 23 T20 matches, in which he has an excellent strike rate of 150.31.

Australia’s tour for Team India’s new captain Shubman Gill is going to prove to be the biggest Test of the career so far. Recently, the selectors have removed Rohit Sharma from the captaincy from the ODI format and handed over the command of the team to Shubman. This decision may have been taken keeping in mind the future of Team India, but continuously discussion is going on in the cricket world. Meanwhile, former Australia captain Aaron Finch has given a big statement.

“Australia will win 2-1 series”

Finch said that the three ODI series between India and Australia would be “exciting”, but they believe that Australia will make the series 2–1. He said, “It is always great to play the match against India. The return of Virat Kohli will definitely increase the confidence of Team India, but Australia is a very strong team in its domestic situation. Both teams are equal on paper. But I believe that this series will win Australia.”

Gill’s captaincy praised, but also expressed pressure

Finch appreciated Shubman Gill’s captaincy capacity and said that he has already shown leadership skills in IPL (Gujarat Titans) and England Test series. However, he also said that captaincy in ODIs would be a different challenge. He said, “Shubman has proved that he is a calm-minded and thought-making captain, but the circumstances are different in Australia. The bounce and speed here test the batsmen. They have to be strategically strong.”

Rohit and Kohli will get help

Finch also admitted that Shubman Gill will have a big relief for senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who will be a big relief for him. He further said, “There was no senior player to advise Shubman on the field in the England Test series, but this time both Rohit and Virat will be with him, which will give them experience and confidence. Both players will play an important role to pursue the team.”

BCCI’s big decision and Team India’s future

BCCI has given a clear message through this decision that now it is focusing on young captains and future plans. Handing the command of the ODI team to Shubman Gill is considered a big step in this direction. However, now everyone’s eyes are on how Gill lead Team India in his first ODI captaincy campaign against Australia.

The first T20 match in international cricket was played in the year 2005 between New Zealand and Australia. Each match in this shortest format of international cricket is exciting, in which batsmen batting in a smashing manner. Many batsmen batting at a strike rate of 200 and more than 250. Each over seems as if 6 sixes will come in it. There have been many batsmen who have scored a century in T20, but see the list of players who have scored the most runs in the same T20 innings.

The highest run in a T20 innings

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch holds the record for scoring the most runs in a T20 innings. He scored 172 runs against Zimbabwe in 2018. He is followed by the number of Hazratullah Jazai of Afghanistan, who has scored 162 runs against Ireland. At number three is also Finch’s name, who scored 156 runs against England. Finch is the only batsman in the world, who has scored more than 150 runs in an innings twice in international T20 cricket.

• Aaron Finch – 172 runs
• Hazratullah Jazai – 168 runs
• Aaron Finch – 156 runs
• Yeron Senever – 150 runs
• Glenn Maxwell – 145 runs

The highest run in a T20 innings for India

Abhishek Sharma holds the record of scoring the most runs in a T20 innings for India, he scored 135 runs against England in 2025. After him comes the number of Shubman Gill in this list, who has scored 126 runs in a single innings. After him is Rituraj Gaikwad, who has a record of scoring 123 runs in the same innings. Virat Kohli has scored 122 runs in a T20 innings and Rohit Sharma has scored 121 runs in the same innings.

• Abhishek Sharma – 135 runs
• Shubman Gill – 126 runs
• Rituraj Gaikwad – 123 runs
• Virat Kohli – 122 runs
• Rohit Sharma – 121 runs

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