Top 21 Highest ODI Team and Individual Scores in Cricket History (2025 Edition)
Cricket's One-Day International (ODI) format has produced breathtaking displays of batting brilliance, with teams and players rewriting record books. England's colossal 498/4 against the Netherlands in 2022 stands as the ultimate team achievement in ODI history, while Rohit Sharma’s unmatched 264 against Sri Lanka in 2014 remains the pinnacle of individual excellence. This exploration celebrates the top team and individual scores in ODI cricket, tracing the evolution of batting mastery in the modern game.
Highest Team Totals in ODI CricketTeam totals in ODIs reflect the relentless evolution of batting in limited-overs cricket, with aggressive strategies and fearless strokeplay redefining possibilities. England’s recent dominance shines through in the record books.
Below is a detailed look at the top 21 team scores in ODI history:
| Rank | Score | Overs | Team | Opposition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 498/4 | 50.0 | England | Netherlands | 2022 |
| 2 | 481/6 | 50.0 | England | Australia | 2018 |
| 3 | 444/3 | 50.0 | England | Pakistan | 2016 |
| 4 | 443/9 | 50.0 | Sri Lanka | Netherlands | 2006 |
| 5 | 439/2 | 50.0 | South Africa | West Indies | 2015 |
| 6 | 438/9 | 49.5 | South Africa | Australia | 2006 |
| 7 | 438/4 | 50.0 | South Africa | India | 2015 |
| 8 | 434/4 | 50.0 | Australia | South Africa | 2006 |
| 9 | 428/5 | 50.0 | South Africa | Sri Lanka | 2023 |
| 10 | 418/5 | 50.0 | South Africa | Zimbabwe | 2006 |
| 11 | 418/5 | 50.0 | India | West Indies | 2011 |
| 12 | 418/6 | 50.0 | England | West Indies | 2019 |
| 13 | 417/6 | 50.0 | Australia | Afghanistan | 2015 |
| 14 | 416/5 | 50.0 | South Africa | Australia | 2023 |
| 15 | 414/7 | 50.0 | India | Sri Lanka | 2009 |
| 16 | 413/5 | 50.0 | India | Bermuda | 2007 |
| 17 | 411/8 | 50.0 | Sri Lanka | India | 2009 |
| 18 | 411/4 | 50.0 | South Africa | Ireland | 2015 |
| 19 | 410/4 | 50.0 | India | Netherlands | 2023 |
| 20 | 409/8 | 50.0 | India | Bangladesh | 2022 |
| 21 | 408/5 | 50.0 | England | West Indies | 2015 |
England’s staggering 498/4 against the Netherlands in 2022 epitomizes their bold, attacking ethos. Three English batsmen crafted centuries, with Jos Buttler’s explosive 162 not out off just 70 balls stealing the show. Their 481/6 against Australia in 2018 further cements England’s reign at the summit of ODI batting.
Highest Individual Scores in ODI Cricket
Individual brilliance has illuminated ODI cricket with unforgettable performances. Below are the top 10 highest individual scores in ODI history:
| Rank | Score | Balls | 4s/6s | Player | Team | Opposition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 264 | 173 | 33/9 | Rohit Sharma | India | Sri Lanka | 2014 |
| 2 | 237* | 163 | 24/11 | Martin Guptill | New Zealand | West Indies | 2015 |
| 3 | 219 | 149 | 25/7 | Virender Sehwag | India | West Indies | 2011 |
| 4 | 215 | 147 | 10/16 | Chris Gayle | West Indies | Zimbabwe | 2015 |
| 5 | 210* | 156 | 24/5 | Fakhar Zaman | Pakistan | Zimbabwe | 2018 |
| 6 | 210* | 139 | 20/8 | Pathum Nissanka | Sri Lanka | Afghanistan | 2024 |
| 7 | 210 | 131 | 24/10 | Ishan Kishan | India | Bangladesh | 2022 |
| 8 | 209 | 158 | 12/16 | Rohit Sharma | India | Australia | 2013 |
| 9 | 208* | 153 | 13/12 | Rohit Sharma | India | Sri Lanka | 2017 |
| 10 | 208 | 149 | 19/9 | Shubman Gill | India | New Zealand | 2023 |
Rohit Sharma’s monumental 264 against Sri Lanka in 2014 remains the gold standard, a 173-ball masterclass studded with 33 fours and 9 sixes. Martin Guptill’s unbeaten 237 against the West Indies in the 2015 World Cup quarter-final, laced with 24 fours and 11 sixes, ranks as another iconic feat.
Towering team and individual scores in ODI cricket underscore remarkable strides in batting technique, physical conditioning, and fearless intent. England’s commanding presence in team totals reflects their post-2015 transformation into an ODI juggernaut. Indian batsmen dominate the individual charts, with Rohit Sharma claiming three of the top nine spots, affirming India’s batting prowess. The diversity of nations in the top individual scores celebrates the global tapestry of ODI batting excellence.
