Top 10 Highest Team Scores in ODI Cricket

List of 10 Highest Team Scores in ODI Cricket History

One-Day International (ODI) cricket has witnessed some extraordinary displays of batting skills throughout its history. From breath-taking stroke play to relentless accumulation of runs, teams have engraved their names into the record books by posting monumental totals. Here we will delve into the top ten highest team scores in ODI cricket and relive the remarkable performances that shaped these historic matches.

1. 498/4 – England vs Netherlands, VRA Cricket Ground, 2022:

With a staggering 498, England shattered previous records by defeating the Netherlands. England’s ODI world-record total of 498 for 4, which was based on Buttler’s barbaric 162 not out and further centuries from Dawid Malan and Phil Salt before Liam Livingstone hammered 66 from only 22 balls.

2. 481/6 – England vs Australia, Trent Bridge, 2018:

England won the toss and elected to bat first. However, it was captain Eoin Morgan who stole the show with an astonishing innings smashing 17 sixes during his knock of 148 runs off just 71 deliveries, setting a new world record for the most sixes hit in an ODI innings.

Supported by contributions from Jos Buttler and Jason Roy, England amassed a staggering total of 481 runs for the loss of only six wickets in their allotted fifty overs. This surpassed their own previous highest ODI score of 444/3 against Pakistan in 2016.

3. 444/3 – England vs Pakistan, Trent Bridge, 2016:

England scored an impressive total of 444 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Individual performances played a significant role in achieving this substantial score. Batsmen like Joe Root, Alex Hales and Jos Buttler showcased their skills with remarkable contributions to propel England’s run rate.

4. 443/9 – Sri Lanka vs Netherlands, Amstelveen Sports Grounds, 2006:

Sri Lanka unleashed a merciless onslaught on the Netherlands bowlers during this high-scoring encounter. As Tillakaratne Dilshan destroyed every bowler with equally insane at 117 off 79 balls, Sanath Jayasuriya took lead with turbo-charged 157 off 104 balls. The overall pace of innings was very intense to start and never let up.

5. 439/2 – South Africa vs West Indies, The Wanderers Stadium, 2015:

South African cricket team achieved a historic feat by notching up an exceptional score of 439 runs for the loss of only two wickets against West Indies. Amla played a pivotal role in this record-breaking match with his outstanding knock of 153 runs off just 142 balls and same as Rossouw formidable scorecard with solid contribution of 128 runs from 115 deliveries. His partnership with Amla set foundation for setting such imposing target. De Villiers also displayed his extraordinary batting prowess by scoring a blistering innings of 149 runs from only 44 balls.

6. 438/9 – South Africa vs Australia, The Wanderers Stadium, 2006:

The cricket match between South Africa and Australia on March 12, 2006, is widely regarded as one of the greatest One Day International (ODI) matches ever played Australia batted first and posted an astonishing total of 434 runs, South Africa successfully chased down a mammoth target set by Australia. Herschelle Gibbs stunning start by scoring a blistering century (175 off 111 balls) and more contributions from Graeme Smith (90) and AB de Villiers (92) scrambled the match from Australia.

7. 438/4 – South Africa vs India, Wankhede Stadium, 2015:

South African cricket team achieved extraordinary feat by scoring massive total of 438 runs. Led by exceptional batting from Faf du Plessis magnificent knock of 133 runs off just 115 balls, AB de Villiers smashed a stunning century off only 61 deliveries, and Quinton de Kock  impressive century off just 87 balls, South Africa demonstrated their great skill on the field.

8. 434/4 – Australia vs South Africa, The Wanderers Stadium, 2006:

Australia achieved the incredible feat of scoring 434 runs. Led by captain Ricky Ponting, the Australian batsmen displayed exceptional skill. Ponting himself played an extraordinary knock with impressive 164 runs off just 105 balls faced. Michael Hussey showcased skill with a quickfire innings of 81 off just 51 deliveries. This memorable match saw the Australian Cricket Team setting new standards for run-scoring in ODI cricket at that time.

9. 418/5 – South Africa vs Zimbabwe, Senwes Park, 2006:

South African cricket team showcased batting  skill and amassed a staggering total of 418 runs. With an explosive knock of 147 runs off just 68 balls, Boucher played pivotal role in propelling team towards formidable total. Bosman had also given vital support of 88 runs off 70 deliveries.

10. 418/5 – India vs West Indies, Indore, 2011:

In match against West Indies, India scored astounding total of 418 runs with the loss of only five wickets. Virender Sehwag played an unforgettable innings during this match, scoring  astonishing 219 runs off just 149 balls. Gautam Gambhir provided valuable support to Sehwag by playing a composed inning of 67 runs from 67 balls.

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