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T20 World Cup: T20 cricket is a fast-moving format where one over can change the course of the game. That is the reason that the first six overs of the innings, also known as the batting powerplay, are very important for the team. A good performance in the first six overs set the tone for the rest of the inning. That’s why every team wants to capitalise on the first six overs during their innings.
That’s where we have seen teams score some good runs in the powerplay. But doing it on the big stage of the T20 World Cup is even more difficult because of the pressure. But teams have done it and registered some big powerplay scores in the past. Here we will talk about the top five powerplay scores ever registered in the history of the T20 World Cups.
Top Five Powerplay scores in the T20 World Cup
| Teams | PP Score | vs | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 92/1 | Afghanistan | 17 Jun 2024 | Gros Islet |
| Ireland | 91/1 | Netherlands | 21 Mar 2014 | Sylhet |
| England | 89/3 | South Africa | 18 Mar 2016 | Wankhede |
| South Africa | 83/0 | England | 18 Mar 2016 | Wankhede |
| India | 82/2 | Scotland | 5 Nov 2021 | Dubai |
5. India (82/2) vs Scotland in 2021T20 World Cup
Team India registered the fifth highest powerplay score in T20 World Cup history. It came during the 2021 edition in the UAE. It was the game against Scotland at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India needed this win to improve their NRR to stand a chance. They bowled out Scotland for just 85 runs in 17.4 overs. Chasing the score, KL Rahul hit an 18-ball fifty, and India made 82/2 in the first six overs. India made 89/2 in 6.3 overs and won the game.
4. South Africa (83/0) vs England in 2016 T20 World Cup
Match No. 18 of the 2016 T20 World Cup was a record-breaking game, and it saw a total of 459 runs in 39.4 overs. Batting first, South Africa had a brilliant start. Quinton de Kock hit a 21-ball fifty, and Hashim Amla scored a 25-ball fifty. South Africa added 83/0 in the first six overs. South Africa made 229/4 in that game but they couldn’t defend the total. England made 230/8 in 19.4 overs to register one of the highest run chases ever in the T20 internationals.
3. England (89/3) vs South Africa in 2016 T20 World Cup
Well, in the same game at Wankhede Stadium between England and South Africa during the 2016 T20 World Cup, England went one step ahead of South Africa. The Proteas scored 229/4 in the first inning and added 83/0 in the powerplay. Chasing the target, Jason Roy played a brilliant cameo of 43 off 16 balls. England made 89/3 in the first six overs. Joe Root made 83 off 44 balls, and they reached 230/8 to win the match.
2. Netherlands (91/1) vs Irelands in 2014 T20 World Cup
The second highest powerplay score in T20 World Cups was registered in match no. 12 of the 2014 edition in Sylhet. It was a high-scoring game between Ireland and Netherlands. In the first innings, Ireland scored 189/4, with some good performances in the middle. But Netherlands blew them away. The Dutch scored 91/1 in the first six overs and reached 193/4 in just 13.5 overs to script one of the fastest run chases for 190+ totals. Stephan Myburgh scored a 17-ball fifty for them.
1. West Indies (92/1) vs Afghanistan in 2024 T20 World Cup
The record for the highest powerplay score in T20 World Cups is registered by West Indies. It came in the 40th game of the 2024 edition against Afghanistan. This match took place in Gros Islet. West Indies batted first and scored 218/5, where Nicholas Pooran scored 98 off 53 balls. West Indies made 92/1 in the powerplay. The Carribean team dismissed Afghanistan for 114 runs and won by 104 runs.
