World Cup 2023: 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.

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

During the 2019 World Cup held in England, the English cricket team achieved their highest score against Afghanistan. This happened in the 24th match played in Manchester. England won the coin toss and chose to be the first to bat.

Jonny Bairstow had a strong start, scoring 90 runs from 99 balls, hitting 8 fours and three sixes. Joe Root also performed well, contributing 88 runs from 82 balls, including five fours and one six.

However, the real standout performance came from the team’s captain, Eoin Morgan. He played aggressively, scoring a remarkable 148 runs from 71 balls, hitting four fours and an impressive 17 sixes. This outstanding performance helped England achieve a total of 397/6 in their first inning.

Notably, Morgan’s 17 sixes in this innings set a new record for the most sixes by a batter in a One Day International (ODI) match.

In response, Afghanistan’s batting lineup struggled to achieve a high score. They managed to score 247/8, falling short by 150 runs and losing the game to England.

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

In the 2019 World Cup held in England, the second-highest score achieved by the English cricket team was against Bangladesh at their home ground. This match took place as the 12th game in Cardiff. Bangladesh won the coin 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 batsman to be dismissed after making 51 runs. Jason Roy carried on the momentum and reached a century in 92 balls. He went on to score 153 runs from 121 balls, hitting 14 fours and five sixes.

Jos Buttler contributed 64 runs from 44 balls, while Eoin Morgan (35) and Liam Plunkett (27* off 9) also played valuable quick innings. As a result, England managed to achieve a substantial total of 386/6 in their first inning.

Bangladesh, however, 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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England vs India World Cup 2011 – (338/8)

One of the most thrilling cricket matches ever featured England achieving their third-highest World Cup total, in a challenging chase against India. This unforgettable game took place during the 11th match of the tournament in Bengaluru.

India batted first, setting a formidable score of 338 and being bowled out in 49.5 overs. Sachin Tendulkar scored a remarkable 120 runs, supported by half-centuries from Gautam Gambhir (51) and Yuvraj Singh (58). It was indeed a formidable target to pursue.

However, England began their chase on a positive note with a 68-run opening partnership between Andrew Strauss and Kevin Pietersen (31). As the innings progressed, Strauss built a substantial 170-run alliance for the third wicket alongside Ian Bell.

Unfortunately, both Strauss and Bell were dismissed by Zaheer Khan in the 43rd over. Strauss’ individual contribution stood at 158 runs from 145 balls, including 18 fours and one six. India managed to stage a comeback, and as the 49th over concluded, England stood at 325/5, requiring only 14 more runs from the final over.

In a breathtaking climax, Ajmal Shahzad struck a six off the last ball, resulting in a tied match. England’s innings culminated at 338/8 in 50 overs, showcasing an incredible display of skill and determination.

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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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