In the world of T20 cricket, one team stands out with the biggest T20 Win Margin in the format’s history. Can you guess who it is? This remarkable record highlights a dominant performance that left the opposition struggling to match up. Discover which team achieved this extraordinary feat and how they made history in the shortest format of the game.
Top T20 Cricket Win Margins: A Look at the Most Dominant Victories
Explore the matches where teams displayed unmatched dominance, securing some of the biggest victory margins in T20 history
5. Japan’s 205-Run Win Over Mongolia
Japan’s stunning 205-run victory over Mongolia in 2024 ranks fifth on the list. Batting first, Japan posted 217/5, with key contributions from Sabaorish Ravichandran (69), Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (32), and Ibrahim Takahashi (31). In response, Mongolia was bowled out for just 12 runs, as Kazuma Kato-Stafford claimed five wickets in a remarkable bowling performance.
| Team | Runs | Key Contributions | Wickets | Opposition Score |
| Japan | 217/5 | Sabaorish Ravichandran (69), Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (32), Ibrahim Takahashi (31) | – | 12 |
| Mongolia | 12 | – | 5 (Kazuma Kato-Stafford) | – |
4. Canada’s 208-Run Victory Over Panama
Canada secured the fourth spot on the list with a commanding 208-run victory over Panama in 2021. Opening batter Rayyan Pathan led the charge with a brilliant century (107), supported by Navneet Dhaliwal (65) and Hamza Tariq (55), setting a target of 246. Panama’s batting faltered, managing only 37 runs before being bowled out in under 18 overs.
| Team | Runs | Wickets | Key Players |
| Canada | 245/4 | – | Rayyan Pathan (107), Navneet Dhaliwal (65), Hamza Tariq (55) |
| Panama | 37 all out | 17.4 overs | – |
3. Durham’s 213-Run Win Over Eagles
English county team Durham achieved a massive 213-run victory against the Eagles at Harare Sports Club in March 2024. Durham’s batters, led by Bas de Leede (58), Ollie Robinson (49), and Haydon Mustard (46), posted a formidable total of 229/4. Their bowlers then dominated, dismissing the Eagles for just 16 runs, securing a colossal win.
| Team | Score | Batting Highlights | Bowling Highlights |
| Durham | 229/4 | Bas de Leede 58, Ollie Robinson 49, Haydon Mustard 46 | – |
| Eagles | 16 | – | Durham’s bowlers bowled them out for 16 runs |
2. Czech Republic’s 257-Run Triumph Against Turkey
In August 2019, the Czech Republic set a T20 history milestone with the second-largest win margin, defeating Turkey by 257 runs. Batting first, they posted an impressive 278/4, with Sudesh Wickramasekara leading the charge with a blazing century (104 off 36 balls). Early contributions from Honey Gori (32) and Sumit Pokhriyal (79) laid a solid foundation.
Czech bowlers then took control, dismissing Turkey for a mere 21 runs in just 8.3 overs, sealing a dominant and comprehensive victory.
| Date | Match | Result | Batting Team | Total Runs | Top Scorer | Top Scorer’s Runs | Bowling Team | Opposition Runs | Top Bowler | Opposition Total | Margin of Victory |
| August 2019 | Czech Republic vs Turkey | Czech Republic won by 257 runs | Czech Republic | 278/4 | Sudesh Wickramasekara (104) | 104 off 36 balls | Turkey | 21 runs | Czech Bowlers | 21 runs | 257 runs |
1. Nepal’s Record-Breaking 273-Run Victory Over Mongolia
Nepal set the record for the biggest win margin in T20 cricket, defeating Mongolia by an astounding 273 runs in Hangzhou in September 2023. Batting first, Nepal posted a massive total of 314/3, thanks to Kushal Malla’s unbeaten 137 runs, along with valuable contributions from Rohit Paudel (61) and Dipendra Singh Airee (52).
In response, Nepal’s bowlers delivered a dominant performance, skittling Mongolia out for just 41 runs. No Mongolian batter reached double digits, securing Nepal a historic victory.
| Record | Details |
| Match Date | September 2023 |
| Venue | Hangzhou, China |
| Team with Biggest Win Margin | Nepal |
| Opponent | Mongolia |
| Win Margin | 273 runs |
| Nepal’s Total | 314/3 (Kushal Malla 137*, Rohit Paudel 61, Dipendra Singh Airee 52) |
| Mongolia’s Total | 41 all out |
| Top Performers (Nepal) | Kushal Malla (137*), Rohit Paudel (61), Dipendra Singh Airee (52) |
| Top Performers (Mongolia) | None (No player scored in double digits) |
| Nepal’s Bowling Performance | Exceptional, dismissing Mongolia for just 41 |
| Result | Nepal won by 273 runs |