South Africa’s top five highest T20I totals showcase their batting prowess, featuring explosive innings against India, England, and West Indies. Highlights include Quinton de Kock’s century in a record chase and Faf du Plessis’ powerful 119. These performances reflect South Africa’s strong presence in T20 international cricket.
5. 227/3 vs India (2022, Indore)
South Africa posted 227/3 in a high-scoring T20I against India, powered by Rilee Rossouw’s unbeaten century (100*) and Quinton de Kock’s 68. Despite India falling short at 178, South Africa secured a 49-run victory. This match was the final of the three-game series, which India won 2-1.
4. 229/4 vs England (2016, Mumbai)
In the 2016 ICC T20 World Cup, SA scored 229/4 against England at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock, and JP Duminy all scored half-centuries. England chased down the target in the final over, thanks to Joe Root’s 83 and Jason Roy’s vital 43.
3. 231/7 vs West Indies (2015, Johannesburg)
South Africa posted 231/7 with captain Faf du Plessis scoring a century (119) and David Miller adding a quickfire 47. However, West Indies successfully chased the target, led by half-centuries from Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels, winning the high-scoring game by four wickets in Johannesburg.
2. 241/6 vs England (2009, Centurion)
At SuperSport Park, Centurion, South Africa amassed 241/6 against England in 2009. Openers Graeme Smith (88) and Loots Bosman (94) built a record 170-run partnership. South Africa defended well, restricting England to 157/8 and winning by 84 runs, showcasing dominant batting and bowling performances.
1. 259/4 vs West Indies (2023, Centurion)
