One-Day International (ODI) cricket has evolved into a power-packed spectacle, with teams constantly pushing the scoring boundaries. In this high-octane format, achieving the Highest Team Score in ODI has become a prestigious milestone.
Among the list, England has emerged as a dominant force in recent years, rewriting history with some jaw-dropping performances. The most iconic of them came in Amstelveen on 17 June 2022, when England set the one-day highest score team record by piling up a staggering 498/4 against the Netherlands—the highest total by teams in ODI cricket to date.
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Top 10 Teams With Highest Score in ODI Cricket History
While England holds the top three spots for ODI totals, South Africa leads overall in the number of 400+ scores, with India close behind. These aggressive batting displays have redefined the landscape of ODI cricket, captivating fans worldwide with their record-breaking brilliance.
Here is the list of teams with highest total in ODIs:
| Team | Total | Opponent | Ground | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 498-4 | Netherlands | Amstelveen | 2022 |
| England | 481-6 | Australia | Nottingham | 2018 |
| England | 444-3 | Pakistan | Nottingham | 2016 |
| Sri Lanka | 443-9 | Netherlands | Amstelveen | 2006 |
| South Africa | 439-2 | West Indies | Johannesburg | 2015 |
| South Africa | 438-9 | Australia | Johannesburg | 2006 |
| South Africa | 438-4 | India | Wankhede | 2023 |
| Australia | 434-4 | South Africa | Johannesburg | 2006 |
| South Africa | 428-5 | Sri Lanka | Delhi | 2013 |
| India | 418-5 | West Indies | Indore | 2011 |
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1. England – 498/4 Against Netherlands (2022)
England holds the record highest ever team total in One Day Internationals while playing an ODI match against the Netherlands on 17 June 2022 in Amstelveen. They made a huge total ever in ODI history of 498/4.
On that day, England’s batting lineup unleashed a relentless assault where their batter, including Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, and David Malan, were at their best, each scored a century, while Liam Livingstone contributed with a half-century.
Jos Buttler’s heroics and his destructive batting with his explosive 162 off just 70 balls earned him the Man of the Match award.
Top Scorers
Jos Buttler: 162 (70 Balls)
Dawid Malan: 125 (109 Balls)
Phill Salt: 122 (93 Balls)
2. England – 481/6 Against Australia (2018)
This is the second-highest ever team total in ODI history, achieved by England when they set a world record with a stunning 481/6 in 50 overs against Australia.
England batters completely outclassed the five-time World Champions Australian side, becoming the first team in ODI history to record a run rate of over 9.0 per over (9.62).
Key contributions came from Alex Hales, who smashed 147 off 92 balls, Johny Bairstow with 139 off 92 balls, and Eoin Morgan’s explosive 67 off just 30 balls, dismantling the Australian bowling attack.
England won the match by a huge margin of 242 runs, marking Australia’s heaviest defeat by runs in ODIs.
Top Scorers
Alex Hales: 147 (92 Balls)
Johny Bairstow: 139 (92 Balls)
Eoin Morgan: 67 (30 Balls)
3. England – 444/3 Against Pakistan (2016)
England registered their third-highest team total in ODI history while facing Pakistan at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, in 2016. They delivered a dominant performance, scoring 444/3 in 50 overs on 30 August 2016. Alex Hales started with a stunning innings of 171 runs off just 122 balls, including 22 boundaries and four sixes.
Top Scorers
Alex Hales: 171 (122 Balls)
Jos Buttler: 90 (51 Balls)
Joe Root: 85 (86 Balls)
4. Sri Lanka – 443/9 Against Netherlands (2006)
Sri Lanka registered the fourth-highest team total in ODI history while facing the Netherlands on 4 July 2006 at Amstelveen. The Sri Lankan side dominated with a massive score of 449 runs.
Sanath Jayasuriya smashed 157 off just 104 deliveries, while Kumar Sangakkara contributed a classy 109, leading their team to a memorable win. This remarkable performance marked a historic moment for Sri Lanka, showcasing its explosive batting strength.
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Top Scorers
Sanath Jayasuriya: 157 (104 Balls)
Tillakaratne Dilshan: 117 (78 Balls)
Kumar Sangakkara: 46 (43 Balls)
5. South Africa – 439/2 Against West Indies (2015)
In a 2015 ODI match held in Johannesburg, South Africa, they posted a massive total of 439/2 in 50 overs against the West Indies. AB De Villiers stunned the world by scoring 149 runs off just 44 balls, finishing with 31 balls to spare.
Rilee Rossouw and Hashim Amla impressed with a record-breaking opening partnership. South Africa secured a commanding victory through an extraordinary display of power-hitting.
Top Scorers
AB De Villers: 149 (44 Balls)
Hashim Amla: 153 (142 Balls)
Rilee Rossouw: 128 (115 Balls)
6. South Africa – 438/9 Against Australia (2006)
In 2006 at Johannesburg, South Africa secured a historic ODI victory over Australia by chasing down a target of 438 runs. Herschelle Gibbs played a sensational knock of 175 off just 111 balls, electrifying the crowd with every boundary.
Mark Boucher delivered a remarkable performance, etching his name in history. This match marked the record of the greatest ODI chase, winning millions of hearts.
Top Scorers
Herschelle Gibbs: 175 (111 Balls)
Graeme Smith: 90 (55 Balls)
Mark Boucher: 50 (43 Balls)
7. South Africa – 438/4 Against India (2015)
South Africa created history, scoring their third-highest total in ODI cricket while playing against India at Wankhede, Mumbai, scoring a huge total of 438/4 in 50 overs on 25 October 2015.
It was stunning batting dominance by the South Africa side that led to this memorable victory. In the match, Quinton De Kock contributed 109 off 87 balls, Faf Du Plessis smashed 133 of 115 balls, and AB de Villiers scored 119 off just 61 balls were the top performers.
Top Scorers
AB De Villers: 119 (61 Balls)
Faf Du Plessis: 133 (115 Balls)
Quinton De Kock: 109 (87 Balls)
8. Australia – 434/4 Against South Africa (2006)
12th March 2006 was the day when the greatest game in ODI history was witnessed, its most iconic clash at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, where Australia smashed a record 434/4 with Ricky Ponting’s fiery 164 off 105 balls leading the charge against South African bowlers.
But in a jaw-dropping twist, South Africa chased it down, winning by 1 wicket in the final over. This innings holds the record for the highest team score in an ODI by batting first for a losing cause.
Top Scorers
Ricky Ponting: 164 (105 Balls)
Michael Hussey: 81 (51 Balls)
Simon Katich: 79 (90 Balls)
9. South Africa – 428/5 Against Sri Lanka (2023)
On 7 October 2023, cricket fans witnessed a breathtaking clash between South Africa and Sri Lanka during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. South Africa unleashed a batting storm, piling up a colossal 428/5 in 50 overs.
The spotlight belonged to Aiden Markram, who lit up the stage with a sensational knock, a record-shattering 106 off just 54 balls, registering the fastest century in World Cup history.
His electrifying innings was not just powerful; it was a masterclass in fearless and explosive cricket, etching an unforgettable moment in the annals of sport.
Top Scorers
Aiden Markram: 106 (54 Balls)
Rassie van der Dussen: 108 (110 Balls)
Quinton De Kock: 100 (84 Balls)
10. India – 418/5 Against West Indies (2011)
On December 8, 2011, India showcased its batting brilliance in an ODI match against the West Indies at Indore Stadium, racking up a mammoth total of 418/5 in 50 overs, one of its highest ever team scores in ODI history.
The West Indies bowlers were left helpless as India launched an all-out assault from the very beginning. The star of the match was Virender Sehwag, who played one of the most iconic innings in cricket history while smashing a jaw-dropping 219 off just 149 balls.
His blazing knock, which included 25 fours and 7 sixes, completely dismantled the West Indies bowling attack. This innings not only set the tone for India’s massive total but also stood as a symbol os Sehwag’s fearless and aggressive style of play.
Top Scorers
Virender Sehwag: 219 (149 Balls)
Gautam Gambhir: 67 (67 Balls)
Suresh Raina: 55 (44 Balls)
Conclusion
ODI cricket has become a festival of fearless batting, rewriting records, and redefining entertainment. From England’s high sky 498 to Sehwag’s iconic 219, these monumental showcase cricket’s thrilling evolution. Each innings echoes a bold statement – modern cricket belongs to the brave, where boundaries are mere suggestions and centuries just the beginning.
