Breaking records: Top highest ODI score by a team uncovered!

England currently holds the record for the highest team score in ODI cricket, with multiple 400-plus team totals in men’s ODIs. England’s highest total, the highest in the format, was born in Amstelveen in 2022 when it smashed 498 for four against Netherlands.

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One Day International (ODI) cricket has seen some of the most remarkable performances by teams over the years. England currently holds the record for the highest team score in ODI cricket, with multiple 400-plus team totals in men’s ODIs. England’s highest total, the highest in the format, was born in Amstelveen in 2022 when it smashed 498 for four against Netherlands. South Africa is the team with the most men’s ODI totals over 400, with India second, crossing the mark six times. Here are the top 10 highest scores in ODI cricket:

  1. England – 498/4 in 50 overs against Netherlands in Amstelveen in 2022.
  2. England – 481/6 in 50 overs against Australia in Nottingham in 2018.
  3. England – 444/3 in 50 overs against Pakistan in Nottingham in 2016.
  4. Sri Lanka – 443/9 in 50 overs against Netherlands in Amstelveen in 2006.
  5. South Africa – 439/2 in 50 overs against West Indies in Johannesburg in 2015.
  6. South Africa – 438/9 in 49.5 overs against Australia in Johannesburg in 2006.
  7. South Africa – 438/4 in 50 overs against India in Mumbai in 2015.
  8. Australia – 434/4 in 50 overs against South Africa in Johannesburg in 2006.
  9. South Africa – 428/5 in 50 overs against Sri Lanka in Delhi 2023.
  10. South Africa – 418/5 in 50 overs against Zimbabwe in Potchefstroom in 2006.

In addition to team scores, individual performances have also been remarkable in ODI cricket. Rohit Sharma of India holds the record for the highest individual score in ODIs, scoring 264 runs against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens in Kolkata in 2014. Other notable performances include Martin Guptill’s 237 not out for New Zealand against West Indies in the 2015 World Cup and Chris Gayle’s 215 for West Indies against Zimbabwe in the same tournament. The highest individual score by a woman in ODIs is held by New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr, who scored 232 not out against Ireland in 2018. The highest individual score by a captain in ODIs is held by Belinda Clark of Australia, who scored 229 not out against Denmark in 1997.