# Highest Team Totals in BBL History: When Runs Rained in Australia

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Published: 2026-01-11  
Updated: 2026-01-11  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Known for fast pitches, big boundaries, and electric crowds, Australia’s **Big Bash League ([BBL](https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/big-bash-league-2025-26-1490534))** has produced some jaw-dropping batting spectacles over the years. While Australian conditions traditionally favor bowlers, a few fearless batting units have shattered that belief by piling up **250+ totals**—a rare feat in T20 cricket.

Here’s a **compact, fan-friendly breakdown** of the **highest team totals in BBL history**, topped by a record that still stands tall.

## Top 5 Highest Team Totals in BBL

| Rank | Team & Match | Score | Season | Key Highlight |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes | **273/2** | 2021–22 | Glenn Maxwell’s 154* |
| 2 | Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers | **258/2** | 2025–26 | Record chase |
| 3 | Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat | **257/6** | 2025–26 | Allen–Connolly stand |
| 4 | Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat | **251/5** | 2024–25 | Matthew Short’s 109 |
| 5 | Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers | **232/5** | 2020–21 | Alex Hales’ 110 |

## 🧨 Match-by-Match Highlights

**5️⃣ Sydney Thunder – 232/5 (BBL 2020–21)**  
Thunder stunned the Sixers in Adelaide with a dominant total, powered by **Alex Hales’ blazing 110**, sealing a 46-run win.

**4️⃣ Adelaide Strikers – 251/5 (BBL 2024–25)**  
Led by **Matthew Short’s 54-ball 109**, the Strikers went berserk at home. Handy cameos from Chris Lynn and Alex Ross kept the pressure relentless.

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**3️⃣ Perth Scorchers – 257/6 (BBL 2025–26)**  
At the Gabba, **Finn Allen (79)** and **Cooper Connolly (77)** stitched a massive stand. Ironically, this total was later chased—still one of the wildest BBL nights.

**2️⃣ Brisbane Heat – 258/2 (BBL 2025–26)**  
The **highest successful chase** in BBL history. A record **212-run partnership** between **Jack Wildermuth** and **Matt Renshaw** rewrote the playbook.

**1️⃣ Melbourne Stars – 273/2 (BBL 2021–22)**  
The gold standard. **Glenn Maxwell’s unbeaten 154*** at the MCG remains the **highest individual score** and the **highest team total** in BBL history. The Hurricanes were outgunned by 106 runs.

## Extended List: Highest Totals (All-Time)

| Date | Team | Score | Opponent | Ground | Result |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 19 Jan 2022 | Melbourne Stars | 273/2 | Hurricanes | Melbourne | Won |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Brisbane Heat | 258/2 | Scorchers | Brisbane | Won |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Perth Scorchers | 257/6 | Heat | Brisbane | Lost |
| 11 Jan 2025 | Adelaide Strikers | 251/5 | Heat | Adelaide | Won |
| 22 Jan 2021 | Sydney Thunder | 232/5 | Sixers | Adelaide | Won |

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## FAQs

### **Q1. What is the highest team total in BBL history?**

  
Melbourne Stars’ **273/2** vs Hobart Hurricanes (2021–22) is still the record.

### **Q2. Has any team chased 250+ in the BBL?**

  
Yes—Brisbane Heat chased **258** in BBL 2025–26, the highest chase ever.