England Women hold the highest team total in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup history with 213/5 against Pakistan Women in Cape Town on 21 February 2023. Big totals win T20 matches.
The Women’s World Cup has seen a sharp rise in 180+ and 200+ scores over the past decade, reflecting how far the batting standards have climbed.
This article lists the top 10 highest team totals in the tournament, breaks down each innings, and shows what made every one of them stand out.
Highest Team Totals in Women’s T20 World Cup: Overview
Here are the top 10 highest team totals in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup history.
| Team | Score | Overs | Inns | Opposition | Result | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG Women | 213/5 | 20.0 | 1 | PAK Women | Won | 21 Feb 2023 |
| SA Women | 195/3 | 20.0 | 1 | THA Women | Won | 28 Feb 2020 |
| India Women | 194/5 | 20.0 | 1 | NZ Women | Won | 9 Nov 2018 |
| AUS Women | 191/4 | 20.0 | 1 | IRE Women | Won | 27 Mar 2014 |
| AUS Women | 189/1 | 20.0 | 1 | BAN Women | Won | 27 Feb 2020 |
| NZ Women | 189/3 | 20.0 | 1 | BAN Women | Won | 17 Feb 2023 |
| WI Women | 187/5 | 20.0 | 1 | SL Women | Won | 16 Nov 2018 |
| AUS Women | 185/2 | 20.0 | 1 | PAK Women | Won | 29 Mar 2014 |
| AUS Women | 184/4 | 20.0 | 1 | India Women | Won | 8 Mar 2020 |
| NZ Women | 180/5 | 20.0 | 1 | WI Women | Won | 14 May 2010 |
Every team in this list batted first and won. These totals span 2010 to 2023, covering nine World Cup editions and five different nations.
Now, let’s break down each innings in full detail.
1. England Women – 213/5
| Opponent | Pakistan Women |
|---|---|
| Year | 2023 |
| Run Rate | 10.65 |
| Ground | Cape Town |
England posted 213/5 in Cape Town in 2023. That is the highest total in Women’s T20 World Cup history. They scored at 10.65 runs per over, a rate no other team has matched in the tournament.
The top order set a strong foundation, the middle order built on it, and the lower order hit through the covers and over the ropes to push England past 200. It was a complete, controlled batting performance from ball one to ball 120.
2. South Africa Women – 195/3
| Opponent | Thailand Women |
|---|---|
| Year | 2020 |
| Run Rate | 9.75 |
| Ground | Canberra |
South Africa posted 195/3 against Thailand in Canberra. It stands as the highest total in Proteas Women’s World Cup history. They batted at 9.75 runs per over without losing control at any stage. The top order took charge from the first over.
South Africa never allowed Thailand to settle with fielding placements, and their clean striking in the back eight overs pushed the total well past 190.
3. India Women – 194/5
| Opponent | New Zealand Women |
|---|---|
| Year | 2018 |
| Run Rate | 9.70 |
| Ground | Providence |
India Women scored 194/5 against New Zealand in Providence in 2018. This is India’s highest total in Women’s T20 World Cup history. Runs came from multiple positions in the batting order, which showed the team’s depth.
A run rate of 9.70 across 20 overs pointed to a batting effort that balanced aggression with structure. India did not rely on one player. They built the innings as a unit.
4. Australia Women – 191/4
| Opponent | Ireland Women |
|---|---|
| Year | 2014 |
| Run Rate | 9.55 |
| Ground | Sylhet |
Australia posted 191/4 against Ireland in Sylhet during the 2014 World Cup. They took control from the opening and never released it. Ireland had no answer to Australia’s batting lineup, which moved through the gears quickly.
At 9.55 runs per over, the Australians batted with precision and intent. This innings established Australia as the team to beat in the 2014 tournament.
5. Australia Women – 189/1
| Opponent | Bangladesh Women |
|---|---|
| Year | 2020 |
| Run Rate | 9.45 |
| Ground | Canberra |
Australia scored 189/1 against Bangladesh in Canberra in 2020. One wicket across 20 overs. That tells the full story. Australia’s openers stayed at the crease, rotated strike, and hit boundaries at will.
Bangladesh could not create pressure or build any sustained momentum with the ball.
Australia went on to win the 2020 World Cup title on home soil, and this innings reflected the kind of batting dominance they showed throughout that tournament.
6. New Zealand Women – 189/3
| Opponent | Bangladesh Women |
|---|---|
| Year | 2023 |
| Run Rate | 9.45 |
| Ground | Cape Town |
New Zealand scored 189/3 against Bangladesh in Cape Town during the 2023 World Cup. The White Ferns were aggressive from the start.
Multiple batters contributed across the order, which stopped Bangladesh from building pressure at any single point.
A run rate of 9.45 through 20 overs showed consistency rather than a single burst of hitting. New Zealand’s 2024 World Cup win proved this batting unit had the ability to fire on the biggest stages.
7. West Indies Women – 187/5
| Opponent | Sri Lanka Women |
|---|---|
| Year | 2018 |
| Run Rate | 9.35 |
| Ground | Gros Islet |
West Indies Women posted 187/5 against Sri Lanka in Gros Islet during the 2018 World Cup. They played on home ground, and it showed.
The Caribbean batters hit with power and timing from the top of the order. Sri Lanka’s bowling attack had no answers.
West Indies scored at 9.35 runs per over and finished with their highest total of the 2018 tournament. This innings remains one of the standout batting displays in Women’s T20 World Cup history.
8. Australia Women – 185/2
| Opponent | Pakistan Women |
|---|---|
| Year | 2014 |
| Run Rate | 9.25 |
| Ground | Sylhet |
Australia posted 185/2 against Pakistan in Sylhet in 2014. Two wickets lost across 20 overs. Australia stayed at the crease and kept scoring. Pakistan’s bowlers could not break through the batting lineup.
A run rate of 9.25 reflected a steady build through the middle overs, followed by a strong finish. Australia’s two top-10 scores from the 2014 tournament, this and their 191/4 against Ireland, showed the depth they carried into that edition.
9. Australia Women – 184/4
| Opponent | India Women |
|---|---|
| Year | 2020 |
| Run Rate | 9.20 |
| Ground | Melbourne |
Australia scored 184/4 against India in Melbourne during the 2020 World Cup. This was not a match against a lower-ranked side. India was a genuine title contender.
Australia still put up 184 runs at 9.20 runs per over against a strong bowling attack. The innings showed Australia’s ability to bat big in high-stakes fixtures. They eventually faced India again in the final and won the 2020 title by 85 runs.
10. New Zealand Women – 180/5
| Opponent | West Indies Women |
|---|---|
| Year | 2010 |
| Run Rate | 9.00 |
| Ground | Gros Islet |
New Zealand scored 180/5 against the West Indies in Gros Islet in 2010. At that point in the tournament’s history, 180 was a statement total. Women’s T20 batting was still developing its identity.
New Zealand proved early on that aggressive, high-scoring cricket was within reach. This innings sits at the base of this list, but in 2010, it was ahead of its time.
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Conclusion: England Women Post the Highest Team Total in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup History
England’s 213/5 against Pakistan in Cape Town on 21 February 2023 is the highest team total in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup history. Australia features four times, which reflects the batting consistency they maintained for years.
New Zealand appeared twice, in 2010 and 2023, showing their growth as a batting unit over time. Every team on this list won its match.
Women’s T20 batting has raised its standard with every World Cup.
FAQs
England Women hold the record for the highest score, 213/5, against Pakistan Women in Cape Town on 21 February 2023, at a run rate of 10.65.
Australia Women feature four times, with scores of 191/4, 189/1, 185/2, and 184/4, all from the 2014 and 2020 editions of the tournament.
Australia Women have won the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup six times: 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, and 2023. New Zealand is the current champion, having won the 2024 edition by defeating South Africa by 32 runs in Dubai.
UP Warriorz hold the record with 225/5 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in WPL 2025. Georgia Voll scored an unbeaten 99 off 56 balls to power that total.
