South Africa posted an impressive score of 428-5 in the opening match of CWC 2023 against Sri Lanka on October 7 in Delhi. This is the highest score ever at a World Cup. Let’s take a look at the top 10 totals in the Men’sODI World Cup.
1. South Africa: 428-5 vs Sri Lanka, World Cup 2023
When asked to bat, South Africa reacted fiercely from the start against Sri Lanka. On October 7th, after three centuries from Quinton de Kock (84’100), Rassie van der Dussen (110’108) and Aiden Markram (54’106), the World Cup reached an all-time high. Markram became the fastest player in the competition to score 100 points, surpassing Kevin O’Brien’s record of 51 Boulton against England in 2011.
2. Australia: 417-6 vs Afghanistan, World Cup 2015
In 2015, Man of the Match David Warner scored 178 runs off 133 balls (95 off 98 balls) assisted by Steve Smith. They defeated Australia 14-1 to 274-1. The stage was set for Glenn Maxwell to defeat Afghanistan with a 39-ball 88 score. Brad Haddin’s quick 20 points gave the home team a record number of points.
3. India: 413-5 vs Bermuda, World Cup 2007
This total was one of the few positives in India’s group stage exit in 2007. They dominated Bermuda, eclipsing his 400 points mark for the first time in a World Cup. Virender Sehwag scored 114 (87), supported by Sourav Ganguly’s 89 (114), setting the stage. Yuvraj Singh and Sachin Tendulkar batted last, scoring 83 (46) and he 57* (29) respectively.
4. South Africa: 411-4 vs Ireland, World Cup 2015
Hashim Amla scored 159 off 128 balls and Faf du Plessis scored 109. David Miller (46 for 23) and Riley Rossu (61 for 30) defeated Ireland and South Africa gradually approached 300 and fought until the end of the innings. In addition to Australia’s huge total, there were two other big achievements of his in 2015, both by South Africa.
5. South Africa: 408-5 vs West Indies, World Cup 2015
With the exception of South Africa, no team appears on this list three times. Although the semi-final loss to New Zealand was painful to digest, 2015 also brought moments of joy. In the process, AB de Villiers scored a huge win of 408-5, scoring 162 runs including 17 boundaries and 8 sixes from just 66 balls. Amla, 65, du Plessis, 62, and Rousseau, 61, played supporting roles in the rampage.
6. Sri Lanka: 398-5 vs Kenya, World Cup 1996
Sri Lanka’s total remained the highest in all ODIs for almost a decade, until scores above 400 became common. Arabinda Silva was the top scorer against Kenya with 145 off 115 balls, while Arjuna Ranatunga scored 75 with 13 fours and one six off 40 balls. Sanath Jayasuriya (44), Romesh His Karwisarana (33) and Asanka Gurushinya (84) made their presence known with their important contributions.
7. England: 397-6 vs Afghanistan, World Cup 2019
England’s best record in the victorious 2019 season is also the seventh best in World Cup history. After Jonny Bairstow (90) and Joe Root (88) fell, Eoin Morgan made mincemeat for Afghanistan, his 71 balls including his 17th six, an ODI record. quickly collected his 148 balls from.
8. New Zealand: 393-6 vs West Indies, World Cup 2015
In the fourth quarter-final match of the 2015 World Cup, West Indies were unable to match the hot-blooded Martin Guptill. Guptill had 237 hits off 163 balls and accounted for most of New Zealand’s total runs. He hit 24 fours and 11 sixes to give his rivals a boost. Trent Boult then won with his 4-44 and West Indies were bowled out for his 30.3 overs, 250.
9. England: 386-6 vs Bangladesh, World Cup 2019
England is once again on the list of illustrious players. Jason Roy played 153 off 121 balls in the group match against Bangladesh, hitting 14 fours and five sixes. Bairstow scored 51 (50) points, Jos Buttler contributed with 64 (44 points) and Liam Plunkett finished late with a nine-ball 27. In comparison, Shakib Al Hasan’s 121 (119) was not enough and Bangladesh lost the match by his 106 points difference.
10. Australia: 381-5 vs Bangladesh, World Cup 2019
Australia benefited from Bangladesh’s attacking failure in one of the group stage matches. Warner and captain Finch batted first, forming a 121-run opening partnership. After being relieved of his captaincy, Usman Khawaja contributed with 89 off 72 balls. Warner scored 166 runs off 147 balls. Maxwell quickly scored 10 to 32 points as Australia completed a good performance. Bangladesh lost by 48 runs despite Mushfiqur Rahim’s brave century.
To bet on the World Cup with our Match Centre Partners bet365 head here.
