T20I cricket has quickly become one of the most popular formats of the game. Millions of fans watch T20I matches whenever they are live on the TV screens. To boost the popularity of cricket, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken the T20I format to newer countries.
Not many fans would know that the world record for the biggest win in terms of runs in T20I cricket history belongs to Czech Republic. They defeated Turkey by 257 runs in a match played back on August 30, 2019. However, in this listicle today, we will look at the top five wins by runs among full-member nations in T20I cricket history.
1. Sri Lanka – 172 runs vs. Kenya, 2007
In a group stage match of the inaugural T20 World Cup back in 2007, Sri Lanka defeated Kenya by a colossal margin of 172 runs. Playing in Johannesburg, Sri Lanka scored 260 runs and then bowled out Kenya for just 88 runs.
2. India – 168 runs vs. New Zealand, 2023
India recorded the biggest win by a team against a Test-playing nation in T20I cricket history today. Playing in Ahmedabad, India scored 234/4 and then bowled out the Kiwis for just 66 runs.
3. Pakistan – 155 runs vs. Hong Kong, 2022
In Asia Cup 2022, Pakistan took on Hong Kong in the group stage. The Men in Green scored 193 runs and then bowled out the Hong Kong team for just 38 runs.
4. Pakistan – 143 runs vs. West Indies, 2018
Pakistan feature once again on this list. The Men in Green beat the West Indies by 143 runs while defending a target of 204 runs against West Indies in Karachi in 2018.
5. India – 143 runs vs. Ireland, 2018
India also recorded a 143-run win against Ireland in 2018. Playing in Dublin in the year 2018, the Indian team bowled out the home side for 70 runs while defending a target of 214 runs.
