Highest Team Totals in ODI World Cup
In the history of the ICC Cricket World Cup, several teams have achieved remarkable high scores. Below is a table showcasing the highest team totals in the ODI World Cup, illustrating the batting prowess of various cricketing giants:
| Rank | Team | Total | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa (SA) | 428/5* | Sri Lanka (SL) | Delhi | 2023 |
| 2 | Australia (AUS) | 417/6 | Afghanistan (AFG) | Perth | 2015 |
| 3 | India (IND) | 413/5 | Bermuda (BER) | Port of Spain | 2007 |
| 4 | South Africa (SA) | 411/4 | Ireland (IRE) | Canberra | 2015 |
| 5 | South Africa (SA) | 408/5 | West Indies (WI) | Sydney | 2015 |
Most 400+ Team Totals in ODI World Cup
In the ODI World Cup, scoring 400 or more runs in a single match is a remarkable feat. Below is a table depicting the teams with the most 400+ team totals in the ODI World Cup:
| Rank | Team | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa (SA) | 3 |
| 2 | India (IND) | 1 |
| 3 | Australia (AUS) | 1 |
Most 400+ Team Totals in ODIs
Expanding beyond the World Cup, teams have achieved 400+ team totals in ODIs. Here’s a table showcasing the top teams in this regard:
| Rank | Team | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa (SA) | 8 |
| 2 | India (IND) | 6 |
| 3 | England (ENG) | 5 |
| 4 | Australia (AUS) | 2 |
| 5 | Sri Lanka (SL) | 2 |
Highest Team Totals for South Africa in ODIs
South Africa has displayed some remarkable batting performances in ODIs. Here are their highest team totals:
| Rank | Total | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 439/2 | West Indies (WI) | 2015 |
| 2 | 438/9 | Australia (AUS) | 2006 |
| 3 | 438/4 | India (IND) | 2015 |
Notably, the 428/5* score against Sri Lanka in 2023* is South Africa’s highest team total and also the highest against Sri Lanka in ODIs, surpassing India’s 414/7 at Rajkot in 2009. It also ranks as the second-highest team total in India in ODIs.
Most Runs Conceded by a Sri Lankan Bowler in ODI WC
Bowlers often bear the brunt of aggressive batting displays. In the ODI World Cup, Sri Lankan bowlers have faced formidable challenges. Here’s a table listing the instances of Sri Lankan bowlers conceding the most runs in ODI World Cup matches:
| Rank | Bowler | Runs Conceded | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashantha de Mel (SL) | 91 | West Indies (WI) | Karachi | 1987 |
| 2 | Matheesha Pathirana (SL) | 95 | South Africa (SA) | Delhi | 2023* |
| 3 | Nuwan Pradeep (SL) | 88 | Australia (AUS) | The Oval | 2019 |
| 4 | Thisara Perera (SL) | 87 | Australia (AUS) | Sydney | 2015 |
These remarkable statistics showcase the dynamic nature of ODI cricket, where teams aim to achieve high scores and bowlers face the challenge of containing aggressive batting lineups.
