Known to be one of the most exciting and glittering franchise cricket leagues in the world, Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) never disappoints. While it has entertained its fans and followers, offering nerve-wrecking clashes, it has also registered some record-breaking grounds, including the highest team totals as well as highest run-chases in T20 history.
Being played in Australia, which is known for its pitches and often sees teams struggle to post competitive score on the board, BBL has seen teams breach the 250-run mark on four occasions. Here in this article, we have delved into the highest team totals in BBL history.
Top 5 highest team totals in BBL history
- 5. Sydney Thunder’s 232/5 vs Syndey Sixers in BBL 2020-21
As we speak of the highest team totals in BBL, at the fifth place stands Syndey Thunder’s 232/5, which came against Syndey Sixers on January 22, 2021 in Adelaide. During their 46-run win, courtesy a 110-run knock from Alex Hales, the Sydney Thunder posted their highest team total.
- 4. Adelaide Strikers’ 251/5 vs Brisbane Heat in BBL 2024-25
The match between Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat from the 14th edition of the BBL also is among the list of highest team totals after the Adelaide Strikers posted 251/5 at their home turf in winning cause. After being put to bat first, the Matthew Short-led side added 251 runs, courtesy the skipper leading from the front with a 54-ball 109. He was assisted by Chris Lynn’s 20-ball 47 and 19-ball 44* from Alex Ross.
- 3. Perth Scorchers’ 257/6 vs Brisbane Heat in BBL 2025-26
On December 19, 2025, after being put to bat first by the Brisbane Heat at the iconic Gabba, Perth Scorchers came close to breach the highest score of Melbourne Stars (273/2), but were restricted at 257/6. A second-wicket partnership by Finn Allen (79 off 38) and Cooper Connolly (77 off 37) helped them put a competitive score on board, but it was bettered by their opponents, who registered highest successful chase in BBL history.
- 2. Brisbane Heat’s 258/2 vs Perth Scorchers in BBL 2025-26
In the ongoing BBL 2025-26 edition, Brisbane Heat pulled off highest-ever BBL chase in the tournament history, bettering the record previously held by Adelaide Strikers. After being put to 258-run target by the Perth Scorchers, a record 212-run stand between Jack Wildermuth and Matt Renshaw helped the Heat etch this feat.
- 1. Melbourne Stars’ 273/2 vs Hobart Hurricanes in BBL 2021-22
On January 19, 2022, during the 11th edition of the Big Bash League, Melbourne Stars posted 273/2 in their allotted 20 overs batting first at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, courtesy an unbeaten 154 from Glenn Maxwell. While the score remains to be the highest team total in BBL history, 154* remains Glenn Maxwell’s highest score in the BBL history. In response, the Hobart Hurricanes could only add 167 runs at the loss of six wickets in their 20 overs, thus losing the game by 106 runs.
Highest totals in BBL
| Date | Team | Score | Overs | Opposition | Ground | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 January 2022 | Melbourne Stars | 273/2 | 20.0 | Hobart Hurricanes | Melbourne | Won |
| 19 December 2025 | Brisbane Heat | 258/2 | 19.5 | Perth Scorchers | Brisbane | Won |
| 19 December 2025 | Perth Scorchers | 257/6 | 20.0 | Brisbane Heat | Brisbane | Lost |
| 11 January 2025 | Adelaide Strikers | 251/5 | 20.0 | Brisbane Heat | Adelaide | Won |
| 22 January 2021 | Sydney Thunder | 232/5 | 20.0 | Sydney Sixers | Adelaide | Won |
| 5 January 2023 | Adelaide Strikers | 230/3 | 19.3 | Hobart Hurricanes | Adelaide | Won |
| 1 January 2026 | Perth Scorchers | 229/3 | 20.0 | Hobart Hurricanes | Hobart | Won |
| 23 December 2022 | Perth Scorchers | 229/7 | 20.0 | Melbourne Stars | Melbourne | Won |
| 5 January 2023 | Hobart Hurricanes | 229/4 | 20.0 | Adelaide Strikers | Adelaide | Lost |
| 31 December 2022 | Sydney Thunder | 228/6 | 20.0 | Hobart Hurricanes | Albury | Won |
