Key facts
- England's 213/5 against Pakistan on February 21, 2023, is the highest score in ICC Women's T20 World Cup history.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt's unbeaten 81 and Danni Wyatt-Hodge's 59 were key to England's record-breaking innings.
- South Africa's 195/3 against Thailand in 2020 and India's 194/5 against New Zealand in 2018 are among the top scores.
- The Women's T20 World Cup has seen batting records evolve, with totals over 180 becoming more common.
England Women established a new benchmark for the highest innings total in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, scoring 213/5 against Pakistan in Cape Town on February 21, 2023. This record-breaking performance featured significant contributions from Nat Sciver-Brunt, who remained unbeaten on 81 from 40 balls, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge, who scored 59 from 33 deliveries.
The match saw England maintain relentless pressure, with a run rate of 10.65, which Pakistan's bowlers struggled to contain. Fatima Sana and Sadie Iqbal, Pakistan's key bowlers, conceded over 10 runs per over in their four-over spells.
Prior to England's record, South Africa Women held a high score of 195/3 against Thailand in Canberra on February 28, 2020. India Women also feature prominently with 194/5 against New Zealand in Providence on November 9, 2018. Australia Women achieved 191/4 in an earlier match.
The evolution of women's T20 cricket is evident in these scores, with totals exceeding 180 becoming increasingly common, a significant shift from a decade ago when such scores were rare.