Which is the second-highest innings total in BBL history?
In a stunning display of power-hitting, the Perth Scorchers recorded the second-highest innings total in Big Bash League (BBL) history, scoring 257/6 against the Brisbane Heat in the 6th match of the BBL 2025-26 season. So let’s know about Highest Innings Totals in BBL History.
The innings was spearheaded by opener Finn Allen, who scored a quick 79 off just 38 balls, featuring 8 sixes and 3 boundaries. His partner Cooper Connolly contributed 77 off 37 deliveries, giving the Scorchers a commanding start.
Highest Innings Totals in BBL History
Here’s a look at the top BBL innings totals leading up to Perth Scorchers’ record:
5) Adelaide Strikers – 230/3 vs Hobart Hurricanes (2023)
With skipper Peter Siddle sidelined, Matthew Short made his captaincy debut in style, scoring 100 not out off 59 balls. The Strikers chased 229 to finish 230/3, marking the fifth-highest total in BBL history.
4) Sydney Thunder – 232/5 vs Sydney Sixers (2021)
Alex Hales scored a sensational 110 off 56 balls, smashing 8 sixes and 9 boundaries to power the Thunder to 232/5. Other contributors included Callum Ferguson (42), Sam Billings (33), and Ben Cutting (33).
3) Adelaide Strikers – 251/5 vs Brisbane Heat (2025)
Returning from injury, Matthew Short scored 109 off 54 balls to help the Strikers post 251/5. This total was achieved at a flat Adelaide Oval surface and became the third-highest innings total in BBL history.
2) Perth Scorchers – 257/6 vs Brisbane Heat (2025-26)
Allen and Connolly’s partnership enabled the Scorchers to amass 257/6, breaking the previous second-highest record. After their dismissals, the rest of the lineup continued aggressive hitting, taking advantage of Brisbane’s fielding errors.
1) Melbourne Stars – 273/2 vs Hobart Hurricanes (2022)
Glenn Maxwell starred with 154 off 71 balls*, helping the Melbourne Stars reach 273/2, the highest total in BBL history. Maxwell became the first BBL player to score over 150 in a T20 innings.
Context: BBL Totals in T20 Cricket
The Scorchers’ 257/6 is also notable in the broader context of T20 cricket. Only two teams have scored higher in Twenty20 history:
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Afghanistan – 278/3 vs Ireland (2019)
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Czech Republic – 278/4 vs Turkey (2019)
This underlines the significance of Perth Scorchers’ explosive innings as one of the most dominant team totals in the BBL and global T20 cricket.
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