Competition between them India and England T20 Internationals have produced some of the most entertaining contests in the format. With explosive batting lineups and fearless approaches from both teams, the bilateral series often witnesses breathtaking individual performances that completely change the course of matches.
Among the names on this famous list Abhishek SharmaA once-in-a-generation innings against England. The left-hander dismantled England’s bowling attack with fearless batting, rewrote multiple records and registered the highest individual score ever in an India-England T20I.
Highest individual scores in ENG vs IND T20Is
Several unforgettable knocks between England and India have lit up T20Is over the years, creating thrilling contests and memorable batting displays. Here’s a look at the five highest individual scores recorded in the competition, which showcases some of the best shots ever played between the two sides.
1. Abhishek Sharma – 135 (54), India v England, 2025
Abhishek sits comfortably at the top of the list after pulling off one of the greatest knocks in T20I history. The left-handed opener scored a sensational 135 off just 54 deliveries, smashing 13 sixes and rewriting many records in the process. His breathtaking knock propelled India to a mammoth 247/9 before the hosts cruised to a 150-run victory. Abhishek also brought up his century in just 37 balls, the second fastest by a player from a Full Member nation, while his 17-ball fifty was India’s second fastest in T20Is.
2. Suryakumar Yadav – 117 (55), India – England, Nottingham, 2022
Suryakumar Yadav produced one of the best T20I innings by an Indian batsman despite ending up on the losing side. Chasing a daunting target of 216 at Trent Bridge, the stylish right-hander smashed a 55-ball 117, hitting 14 fours and six sixes. Despite India eventually trailing by 17 runs, Suryakumar’s landmark century won widespread praise, with captain Rohit Sharma describing it as one of the best T20 innings he had ever witnessed.
3. Jacob Bethell – 105 (48), England – India, Mumbai, 2025
Young England Jacob Bethell He announced himself on the biggest stage with a sensational century against India at the Wankhede Stadium. Chasing a record target of 254, the left-hander kept England in the hunt almost single-handedly scoring 105 off just 48 deliveries. Although England eventually finished on 246/7 and lost the match, Bethell’s fearless counter-attack stood out as one of England’s finest knocks against India in the shortest format.
4. KL Rahul – 101* (54), India vs England, Manchester, 2018
KL Rahul He registered his second T20I century with 101 off just 54 balls in the opening match of India’s tour of England 2018. Chasing 160 at Old Trafford, Rahul combined elegant timing with pure power, hitting five fours and five sixes to lead India to a decisive eight-wicket victory in 10 balls. His innings laid the foundation for India’s successful series campaign.
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5. Rohit Sharma – 100* (56), India vs England, Bristol, 2018
Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma His magnificent unbeaten century at Bristol completes the list. Chasing 199 in the series decider, Rohit paced his innings brilliantly before accelerating in the close to complete an unbeaten 100 off 56 deliveries. His knock of 11 fours and five sixes led India to a seven-wicket win and secured a 2-1 series win. The century was Rohit’s third in T20Is and he made it only the second innings to achieve the feat.
