Top 5 Highest Combined Totals in T20 History

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Have you ever watched a T20 match and thought, ‘Wow, they are showing no mercy to the bowlers, or do the batsmen have springs in their bats?’ Well, buckle up, cricket fans, because the last couple of years have surely given us a reason to think why it’s a bad idea to be a bowler in the shortest format of the game.

In the last couple of years, particularly in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, batters seem to forget that bowlers are humans and are treating them like bowling machines. We are witnessing a never-before-seen run-fest, with matches turning into high-scoring spectacles.

In this article, we look at the top 5 highest combined totals ever recorded in a T20 match, and let’s just say, the top 3 might surprise you.

Top 5 Highest Combined Totals in T20 Cricket

1. RCB vs SRH, IPL 2024 – 549 runs

The top 3 spots are dominated by a single tournament – the Indian Premier League 2024. This season is proving to be a true run-fest, with the highest combined score ever witnessed in a T20 match happening between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The match saw a staggering total of 549 runs scored, with both teams putting on massive scores at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

2. SRH vs MI, IPL 2024 – 523 runs

Another IPL 2024 match makes the list! This time, it’s Sunrisers Hyderabad again, facing off against Mumbai Indians, the five-time IPL winners. This high-octane encounter saw a combined total of 523 runs. The match was played at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad. While SRH crafted 277 on the board, Mumbai posted 246 in reply.

3. KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2024 – 523 runs

The IPL juggernaut continues! Kolkata Knight Riders join the party with their match against Punjab Kings, making it a historic three-peat for IPL 2024 in this list. This match, played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata also produced a combined total of 523 runs. While KKR posted a whopping 261, Punjab managed to chase it down with 262 in response.

4. SA vs WI, 2023 – 517 runs

Finally, we break away from the IPL dominance with a classic international encounter. South Africa and West Indies went head-to-head in 2023, producing a combined score of 517 runs. This match took place at SuperSport Park, Centurion. While Windies posted 258 runs on the board, South Africa replied with 259.

5. Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultan, PSL 2023 – 515 runs

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) also makes an appearance on this prestigious list. The 2023 encounter between Quetta Gladiators and Multan Sultans produced a combined score of 515 runs at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. While Multan Sultans scored 262, Quetta managed to put up 253 runs.