The Big Bash League (BBL) is a league cricket played at Australia. It is played based on T20 format. It is the second most popular league in the world. It is known for its blockbuster performance. The Australian cricket team established BBL in 2011. In this article, we will see the top 10 highest team scores in BBL history.
1. Melbourne Stars
Melbourne Stars holds the record for the highest team score in BBL history. They claim this spot recently in 2021-22 season against Hobart Hurricanes. Glenn Maxwell opened the innings that day and broke many records. He scored the highest individual score in BBL history. He scored 154 runs in 64 balls. Melbourne Stars scored 273 runs in 20 overs.
2. Sydney Thunders
Sydney Thunders became the second highest total in BBL history against Sydney Sixers. Alex Hales opened the innings and scored a massive century. He scored 110 runs in 56 balls. As a result, Sydney Thunders scored 232 runs in 20 overs.
3. Hobart Hurricanes
The third highest total and the fourth came in the same match. In the match between Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades, Hobart Hurricanes chased a massive target of 222. Ben McDermott scored a century and chased the impossible. He scored 114 runs and Hobart chased the target. Hobart Hurricanes scored 223 runs for the loss of eight wickets.
4. Melbourne Renegades
As mentioned above, Melbourne Renegades scored 222 runs in 2017. Tom Cooper and skipper Aaron Finch scored 53 and 63 runs respectively. Melbourne Renegades scored 222 runs for the loss of four wickets. They thought that as an easy win but they lost the match. This is the highest run chase in the BBL history.
5. Melbourne Stars
The fifth highest was also scored by Melbourne Stars. In 2020 season, in a match against Sydney Sixers, Melbourne batted first and registered the highest opening partnership in BBL history. Marcus Stoinis scored an unbeaten 147 runs off 79 balls and scored 219 runs in 20 overs.
6. Sydney Thunders
Sydney Thunders is at the sixth place on the list. In 2020 a match against Melbourne Stars, Sydney Thunders batted first and Alex Hales started the power play with a bang. He scored 71 runs in 29 balls and helped Sydney Thunders score a massive 219 runs for the loss of seven wickets. In reply, Melbourne Stars managed to score 144 and got all out.
7. Hobart Hurricanes
Hobart Hurricanes again entered the list. Hobart Hurricanes faced Adelaide Strikers. Hobart batted first and they surprised the opposition by sending Matthew Wade as opener. That gamble worked and Matthew Wade scored 130 runs in 61 balls. On the other end Adelaide tried their best but were ten runs short and lost the match.
8. Perth Scorchers
In 2020 BBL season Perth Scorchers faced Brisbane Heat. Perth batted first, while the Top order failed to convert their start, Captain Mitchell Marsh hit eight sixes and scored 93 runs in 41 balls. With the help of the captain’s knock Perth Scorchers managed to score 213 runs in 20 overs.
9. Sydney Sixers
In 2021 BBL season, Sydney Sixers faced Melbourne Stars in a league match. Sydney Sixers started the season against Melbourne Stars. Sydney Sixers sent Josh Philippe scored an unbeaten 83 runs in 47 balls and helped Melbourne Stars to reach a monstrous total of 213 runs. Melbourne Stars in reply lost their wickets in regular interval and got all out for 66 runs.
10. Hobart Hurricanes
Hobart Hurricanes dominated the whole list and finishes off the list with a 44 runs victory against Sydney Sixers. Matthew Wade again scored over 90 runs in 46 balls. D. Short scored 73 runs in 51 balls. They helped Hobart Hurricanes to reach the total of 213 runs in 20 overs. Wade and Short made a partnership of 111 runs for opening.
