Top 5 Highest Team Totals by South Africa in T20I Cricket

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)

South Africa’s highest T20I total is 259/4 against West Indies at Centurion in 2023. They chased down 258 with Quinton de Kock scoring a rapid 100 off 44 balls and Reeza Hendricks contributing 68. This victory set the record for the highest successful run chase in T20I cricket history.

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