A look at England's highest T20I totals in Southampton
What's the story
England won the three-match series after beating West Indies in a high-scoring 3rd T20I at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. The hosts rode on a supreme batting effort led by Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett to post 248/3 in 20 overs. In response, WI restricted to 211/8. Notably, England registered their second-highest total in T20Is, also their highest in Southampton in the format.
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248/3 vs West Indies, 2025
As mentioned, England's 248/3 against WI is now their second-highest total in T20I cricket. This also the highest T20I total involving England in Southampton. Smith starred for England with a 26-ball 60, while Duckett was the top scorer (84 runs from 46 balls). Bethell also hammered smacked 36* from 16 balls. Notably, England's batters smacked a total of 15 sixes.
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209/6 vs Australia, 2013
Before the aforementioned 2025 T20I encounter, England's highest T20I total at this venue was registered over a decade ago. The hosts racked up 209/6 in 20 overs against Australia in the 2013 Southampton T20I. However, England lost the match as Australia had set a target of 249 runs. The match saw Aaron Finch hammer a record-breaking 63-ball 156 (11 fours and 14 sixes).
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180/6 vs Sri Lanka, 2021
During the 2021 Southampton T20I against Sri Lanka, England amassed 180/6 in 20 overs batting first. Dawid Malan was the star of England's innings, having slammed a 48-ball 76 (5 fours and 4 sixes). His opening partner Jonny Bairstow also smashed a 43-ball 51. In response, the Lankans were bundled out for 91 in 18.5 overs. David Willey took three wickets.