India matches own world record for most 200-plus T20I totals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
India scored 219 runs for 5 wickets against Zimbabwe in the second T20I on July 25, achieving their ninth 200-plus total of 2026. This performance equals the world record set by India in 2024. Despite an early collapse, Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma led the recovery with significant partnerships, Kishan scoring 81 and Varma 60 not out. India's batting has redefined standards in T20Is, with 52 total 200-plus scores in their history, far exceeding other teams. They have three of the top five seasons for most 200-plus totals in a calendar year.
- •India's 219/5 is their ninth 200-plus total in T20Is for 2026.
- •Kishan scored 81 and Varma contributed 60 not out.
- •India now holds the all-time record of 52 instances of 200-plus scores in T20Is.
- •No other nation has surpassed six 200-plus totals in a calendar year.
- •India previously set this record with nine totals in 2024.
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — India script history, equal world record for most 200-plus T20I totals in a calendar year
"India achieved their ninth 200-plus total in T20Is for 2026. This performance matches their own world record set previously in 2024. Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma led the strong batting effort against Zimbabwe. They built crucial partnerships after an early batting collapse. India's batting continues to set new standards in the shortest format.
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