ODI cricket has always been exciting, but in the last decade or so, it has turned into a real run-fest. Teams now regularly cross 400 runs, but some innings are just unforgettable. Here’s a look at the top 10 highest team scores in ODI history.
1. England – 498/4 vs Netherlands (2022)
- Man of the Match: Jos Buttler
- Venue: Amstelveen
England holds the highest-ever total in ODI cricket. In this match, three batsmen scored centuries: Phil Salt (122), Dawid Malan (125), and Jos Buttler (162). When the Netherlands came to chase, they managed to score only 266.
2. England – 481/6 vs Australia (2018)
- Man of the Match: Eoin Morgan
- Venue: Nottingham
England scored 481/6, one of the biggest totals in ODI history. Alex Hales (147), Jonny Bairstow (139), and Eoin Morgan (148) were the three centurions. Australia, in reply, managed only 374 runs.
3. England – 444/3 vs Pakistan (2016)
- Man of the Match: Joe Root
- Venue: Nottingham
England scored 444/3, another massive total in ODI history. Joe Root (104) and Eoin Morgan (102) were the two centurions in this innings. Pakistan managed only 219 in reply
4. Sri Lanka – 443/9 vs Netherlands (2006)
Sri Lanka piled up 443/9, showing they could score big even away from home. Sanath Jayasuriya (157) and Upul Tharanga (102) were the centurions. Netherlands managed only 238 in response.
- Man of the Match: Sanath Jayasuriya
- Venue: Amstelveen
5. South Africa – 439/2 vs West Indies (2015)
- Man of the Match: AB de Villiers
- Venue: Johannesburg
South Africa scored 439/2 with an aggressive display of batting. AB de Villiers (162) and Hashim Amla (120) were the centurions. West Indies could only manage 357 while chasing.
6. South Africa – 438/9 vs Australia (2006)
- Man of the Match: Herschelle Gibbs
- Venue: Johannesburg
South Africa scored 438/9, a huge total where the batsmen completely dominated. Herschelle Gibbs (126) and Graeme Smith (114) were the centurions. Australia managed only 350 in reply.
7. South Africa – 438/4 vs India (2015)
- Man of the Match: AB de Villiers
- Venue: Mumbai
South Africa piled up 438/4 in India with aggressive and precise batting. AB de Villiers (162) and Faf du Plessis (101) were the centurions. India could only score 329 while chasing
8. Australia – 434/4 vs South Africa (2006)
- Man of the Match: Ricky Ponting
- Venue: Johannesburg
Australia posted 434/4 with some brilliant batting. Ricky Ponting (164) and Michael Hussey (107) were the centurions. South Africa managed 357 in response.
9. Australia – 431/2 vs South Africa (2025)
- Man of the Match: David Warner
- Venue: Mackay
Australia scored 431/2 in a modern high-scoring game. David Warner (145) and Steve Smith (123) were the centurions. South Africa could only reach 375 in reply.
10. South Africa – 428/5 vs Sri Lanka (2023)
- Man of the Match: Quinton de Kock
- Venue: Delhi
South Africa finished the top 10 with 428/5. Quinton de Kock (115) and Rassie van der Dussen (102) were the centurions. Sri Lanka managed only 389 in the chase.
Conclusion
ODI cricket has changed a lot over the years. Teams keep pushing the limits of scoring, and these top totals show just how exciting the game can be. Who knows? In the next few years, we might even see a 500+ total!
Written By:- Manjunath S