Krunal Pandya-led Baroda posted the highest-ever T20 total during the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against Sikkim at the Emerald Heights International School Ground in Indore on Thursday, December 5. Batting first, Baroda posted 349/5 in their allotted 20 overs, featuring the most sixes (37 sixes) in a T20 innings.With the staggering total, they broke the previous record held by Zimbabwe (344/4 against Gambia in 2024).The top five list also features Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), who smashed 287/3 against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2024.Highest totals in T20 cricketBaroda 349/5 vs Sikkim in 2024Zimbabwe 344/4 vs Gambia in 2024Nepal 314/3 vs Mongolia in 2023India 297/6 vs Bangladesh in 2024SRH 287/3 vs RCB in 2024Defending champions Punjab held the previous record total in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. They posted 275/6 against Andhra in 2023. The top three list also features Saurashtra, who posted 266/6 against Baroda in 2024.Highest totals in the Syed Mushtaq Ali TrophyBaroda 349/5 vs Sikkim in 2024Punjab 275/6 vs Andhra in 2023Saurashtra 266/6 vs Baroda in 2024Mumbai 258/4 vs Sikkim in 2019Haryana 255/2 vs Arunachal in 2024Bhanu Pania steals the spotlight as Baroda posts record T20 totalOpeners Shashwat Rawat and Abhimanyu Singh provided a stunning start for Baroda as they shared a 92-run partnership for the opening wicket. Shashwat smashed a quickfire 43 runs off 16 balls, while Abhimanyu slammed 53 off 17 deliveries.Bhanu Pania starred with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 134 off 51, a knock laced with 15 sixes and five boundaries. Shivalik Sharma and Vishnu Solanki also chipped in with 55 (17) and 50 (16), respectively.Palzor and Roshan emerged as the leading wicket-takers for Sikkim, returning with two wickets apiece but was expensive. Tarun Sharma also picked up a solitary wicket.Two-time champions Baroda are currently third in the Group B points table with five wins in six games. On the other hand, Sikkim are yet to taste a victory in all six outings.