Actually, the highest team total in T20I cricket is 278/3, scored by Afghanistan against Ireland in 2019 in Dehradun, India. This is the current record for the highest total in T20Is.
However, you’re right that India’s total of 260/5 in the match against Sri Lanka on 22 December 2017 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh is one of the highest team totals in T20I history.
Venue: Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Match: India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I of the series
Date: 22 December 2017
India’s Total: 260/5 in 20 overs
Sri Lanka’s Total: 172/9 in 20 overs (India won by 93 runs)
Shikhar Dhawan played a remarkable innings, scoring a blistering 52 off 36 balls.
Rohit Sharma, the captain, played one of his best T20I innings, contributing 118 runs off 43 balls, which included 10 sixes and 12 fours. His performance was pivotal in helping India reach the massive total of 260/5.
The aggressive approach from India’s top order, especially Rohit Sharma, helped them set a daunting total.
Sri Lanka could only manage 172/9 in their allotted 20 overs. They were unable to mount a serious challenge against the massive target.
India’s bowlers were effective in restricting Sri Lanka, and they wrapped up the match with a comfortable win by 93 runs.
Record-Breaking Innings by Rohit Sharma: Rohit Sharma’s 118 is one of the highest individual scores in a T20I match, and it helped propel India to the highest total at the time (before Afghanistan surpassed it in 2019).
Tactical Dominance: India’s powerful batting performance in this match displayed their aggressive T20I approach, especially in home conditions, and their ability to post big totals in the shortest format.
High Scoring Nature of T20s: This match also highlighted the evolving nature of T20 cricket, where high totals have become more common, with modern-day batsmen using power-hitting techniques to achieve mammoth scores.
India’s total of 260/5 remains one of the most memorable performances in T20I cricket. If you’d like more details on the specific players or the context of the game, feel free to ask!
