England Highest Score in ODI World Cup History

England Highest Score in ODI World Cup – The 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will be the 13th edition of the Cricket World Cup. England currently holds the title of the defending champion for the ODI World Cup in 2023. They win the World title by defeating New Zealand in the final match.

The English team is famous for their bold strategy, no matter the type of match. This is why they currently hold the records for the three highest scores in One Day International (ODI) history.

They stand as the sole team to nearly hit the 500-run mark (498/4) in a single ODI inning. However, they have yet to cross the 400-run threshold in a World Cup match. Let’s delve into the England Highest Total in Cricket World Cup.

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England Highest Score in ODI World Cup

Here are the details on ODI World Cup England Highest Score.

#1. England vs Afghanistan World Cup 2019 – (397/6)

During the 2019 World Cup in England, the English cricket team achieved their highest score against Afghanistan in the 24th match held in Manchester. England won the toss and chose to bat first.Jonny Bairstow gave a strong start, scoring 90 runs off 99 balls, with 8 fours and 3 sixes.

Joe Root also contributed significantly with 88 runs from 82 balls, including 5 fours and 1 six.The standout performance came from captain Eoin Morgan, who played an aggressive innings, scoring a remarkable 148 runs off just 71 balls. His innings included 4 fours and a record-breaking 17 sixes, helping England reach a total of 397/6.

In response, Afghanistan struggled with their batting and managed to score only 247/8, falling short by 150 runs. England’s dominant performance secured them an easy victory.

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#2. England vs Bangladesh World Cup 2019 – (386/6)

In the 2019 World Cup held in England, the English cricket team achieved their second-highest score against Bangladesh in the 12th match, played in Cardiff. Bangladesh won the toss and chose to field first.England’s opening pair built a strong partnership, scoring 128 runs in just 19.1 overs.

Jonny Bairstow was the first to be dismissed after making 51 runs. Jason Roy continued the momentum, reaching a century in 92 balls and eventually scoring 153 runs from 121 balls, with 14 fours and five sixes.Jos Buttler added 64 runs from 44 balls, while Eoin Morgan (35) and Liam Plunkett (27* off 9) also contributed valuable quick innings. As a result, England posted a substantial total of 386/6 in their first innings.

In response, Bangladesh put up a strong effort. Shakib Al Hasan led their chase with a century, scoring 121 runs from 119 balls. Despite their efforts, Bangladesh’s innings concluded at 280 all out, resulting in a 106-run victory for England.

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#3. England vs India World Cup 2011 – (338/8)

The 2011 Cricket World Cup match between England and India in Bengaluru was indeed a thrilling encounter that ended in a tie.India batted first and posted a formidable total of 338 runs, getting bowled out in 49.5 overs. Sachin Tendulkar scored a brilliant 120 runs, while Gautam Gambhir (51) and Yuvraj Singh (58) also contributed with half-centuries.In response, England got off to a good start with a 68-run opening partnership between Andrew Strauss and Kevin Pietersen (31). Strauss then built a substantial 170-run partnership with Ian Bell for the third wicket.

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England Highest Total in ODI World Cup

Here is the list of England World Cup Highest Score:

Score	Overs	Inn	Against	Venue	Date
397/6	50.0	1	Afghanistan	Manchester	18 Jun 2019
386/6	50.0	1	Bangladesh	Cardiff	8 Jun 2019
338/8	50.0	2	India	Bengaluru	27 Feb 2011
337/7	50.0	1	India	Birmingham	30 Jun 2019
334/9	50.0	2	Pakistan	Nottingham	3 Jun 2019
334/4	50.0	1	India	Lord’s	7 Jun 1975
333/9	60.0	1	Sri Lanka	Taunton	11 Jun 1983
327/8	50.0	1	Ireland	Bengaluru	2 Mar 2011
322/6	60.0	1	New Zealand	The Oval	9 Jun 1983
311/8	50.0	1	South Africa	The Oval	30 May 2019

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