T20I format can be quite challenging as it takes one brilliant performance for a team to snatch the game away. One good inning with the bat an save the team from being bowled out for under par total, as well as it can guide the team towards a huge mountain of runs. In this article, we will take a look at some of the highest scoring innings from the batters of English team which proved to be game changing for the team. Over the years, England has produced some of the finest cricketers, and most of them make it to this list of highest scorers.

1. Alex Hales Vs. Sri Lanka

On the first position, we have Alex Hales’ unbeaten knock of 116 runs to start the list. While playing against Sri Lanka in the 2014 T20I World Cup with a fabulous strike rate of 181.25, Hales hit 11 fours and six sixes in his 64-ball inning. England chased down Sri Lanka’s total of 189 runs with four balls remaining.

2. Jos Butler Vs. Sri Lanka

On number two, we have Jos Butler’s unbeaten knock of 101 runs. During the T20I World Cup of 2021, Jos went berserk against Sri Lanka and played with a strike rate of 150.74. His 67-ball inning comprised six fours and six sixes. They ultimately defeated Sri Lanka by 26 runs.

3. Luke Wright Vs. Afghanistan

Next on the list is Luke Wright. Luke scored 99* runs in the 2012 tournament against Afghanistan. While playing with a strike rate of 180.00, Luke hit eight fours and six sixes in just 55 balls. With a display of top-quality batting and bowling, England assured its victory by a huge margin of over 100 runs.

4. Alex Hales Vs. India

On the fourth spot, we have another superfast inning from Alex Hales. Alex scored 86* runs against India in 2022 with a strike rate of 182.97. He bagged four sixes and seven fours in 47 balls. While chasing a total of 168 runs, England showed pure dominance as they finished the game with six overs remaining and 10 wickets in hand.

5. Joe Root Vs. South Africa

With a knock of 83 runs in 44 balls, Joe root makes it to the fifth position on this list. In the 2016 match against South Africa, Joe hit six fours and four sixes to register a strike rate of 188.63. In this thrilling high-scoring match, England was able to chase down South Africa’s total of 229 runs in the last over.

6. Jos Butler Vs. India

Making it to the sixth spot on this list, is Jos Butler’s unbeaten inning of 80 runs against India in the 2022 T20I World Cup. Jos played with a strike rate of 163.26 and hit nine fours and three sixes in 49 balls to accompany his opening partner, Alex Hales. The pair guided England to a 10-wicket victory over India.

7. Kevin Pieterson Vs. Zimbabwe

On number seven, we have Kevin Peterson with his knock of 79 runs in 37 balls against Zimbabwe. During this group-stage match of the inaugural T20I World Cup, Kevin recorded a frightening strike rate of 213.51 with 11 fours and two sixes under his belt. England won the match by 50 runs.

8. Jason Roy Vs. New Zealand

With 78 runs in 44 innings, Jason Roy stands in the eighth position on this list. While playing with a strike rate of 177.27, Jason hit eleven fours and two maximums against New Zealand. New Zealand put up a total of 153 runs in this semi-final match of 2016, which the English batters chased down with 17 balls remaining.

9. Luke Wright Vs. New Zealand

On the ninth spot, we have Luke Wright’s knock of 76 runs against New Zealand in the 2012 T20I World Cup. With five fours and five sixes in 44 balls, Luke’s inning had strike rate of 177.27. While batting second, England chased down New Zealand’s total of 148 runs with ease.

10. Kevin Pieterson Vs. Pakistan

The final knock to make it to this elite list is that of Kevin Peterson’s against Pakistan in 2010. Kevin bagged 73 runs in 52 balls with the help of eight fours and two sixes and remained not out at the end. He registered a strike rate of 140.38 and ensured that England cruised towards victory.