Highest Team Score in ODI Cricket

In ODI cricket, fans have witnessed some spectacular batting performances where teams completely dominate the opposition and have always set new record scores in many matches, and one of them is the ODI highest score by team, which represents matches where batsmen have dominated the bowlers to break records.

The highest score in ODI by a team is not only based on the strength of the batsmen, but also the strategy of captaincy, management of run rate and mental preparation of the players. The highest score in ODI team records proves that when a team plays together, then no score is difficult to record. In these matches, teams are not just focused on accumulating runs, but also on the little details like fielding and run outs.

The ODI highest team score matches are always remembered for the rain of runs and nonstop hitting of boundaries. These scores are not just stats, but tell the story of aggressive play in modern cricket. ODI cricket has many historic matches to witness the highest ODI score by a team, but some of these matches are so memorable that they will forever be etched in cricket history.

Highest Team Score in ODI Cricket History

When a team scores the highest team score in ODI cricket, then the field feels like a battleground where the echo of fours and sixes, the bowlers' helplessness, and the excitement of fans are at their peak.

England – 498/4 vs Netherlands 

England set the record for the highest team score in ODI, with 498/4 against the Netherlands in Amstelveen on 17 June 2022. England won the match by 232 runs and earned a place in ODI history with their explosive batting. England surpassed its own record 481/6 against Australia. 

England – 481/6 vs Australia

On June 19, 2018, the highest ODI score by a team England that set the record of 481/6 against Australia in Nottingham. This massive score helped England to defeat Australia by 242 runs. England is considered one of the odi highest score team to defeat any opposition on its day.

England – 444/3 vs Pakistan

England's innings of 444/3 is considered the highest ODI score by a team against Pakistan, which was held at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on August 30, 2016. England won this match by 169 runs after bowling out Pakistan for 275 runs.

Sri Lanka – 443/9 vs Netherlands

Sri Lanka scored 443/9 on July 4, 2006, which is the highest ODI team score of that era at Amstelveen. This score is considered revolutionary for the highest score in odi by team at that time. The 195-run win proved that Sri Lanka is also at the forefront of the ODI highest score team race.

South Africa – 439/2 vs West Indies

South Africa thrilled the home crowd with 439/2 against the West Indies in Johannesburg on January 18, 2015. South Africa controlled the match from start to end and won by 148 runs. This innings remains a landmark in the list of highest ODI team scores and is also remembered for AB de Villiers’s fastest century in ODI history.

South Africa – 438/9 vs Australia

On March 12, 2006, South Africa set the record for the highest ODI score by team to score 438/9 against Australia in Johannesburg. South Africa won the match by 1 wicket and is considered one of the most exciting and memorable in ODI history.

South Africa – 438/4 vs India

South Africa set the record for the highest ODI score by a team when they scored 438/4 against India in Mumbai on October 25, 2015. This massive score helped South Africa win the match by 214 runs and achieved their biggest victory in ODI history.

Australia – 434/4 vs South Africa

Australia scored 434/4 against South Africa in Johannesburg on 12 March 2006, which remains the ODI team highest score. The team batted aggressively and scored runs at every wicket. However, South Africa achieved this challenging target by 1 wicket and won the match in the end.

Australia – 431/2 vs South Africa

Australia posted the highest team score of 431/2 against South Africa in Mackay on August 24, 2025. Australia is considered one of the highest ODI score teams to win because it has registered a one-sided victory by 276 runs.

South Africa – 428/5 vs Sri Lanka

South Africa has scored 428/5 against Sri Lanka in this ODI match played in Delhi on 7 October 2023. This score is considered the highest score in odi by a team.

South Africa won the match by 102 runs due to strong batting and disciplined bowling and registered one of its most impressive performances.

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