Chidambaram Stadium, posting 256, India’s highest-ever total in T20 World Cup history. This total surpassed India’s previous best of 218 for four against England during the 2007 edition of the tournament. It also ranks as the second-highest score in T20 World Cup history, only behind Sri Lanka’s 260 for six against Kenya in 2007. Last week, West Indies had posted 254 against Zimbabwe, which India’s historic effort now eclipses. Highest totals in T20 World CupSri Lanka vs Kenya – 260/6 – Johannesburg – 2007India vs Zimbabwe – 256/4 – Chennai – 2026West Indies vs Zimbabwe – 254/6 – Wankhede – 2026Ireland vs Oman – 235/5 – Colombo (SSC) – 2026England vs South Africa – 230/8 – Wankhede – 2016

Source: The Herald February 26, 2026 16:21 UTC