Which Teams Have Scored 400 Runs the Most Times in ODIs?

By Akshay - Sep 07, 2025 08:09 PM
Last updated on Sep 07, 2025 08:10 PM

Here is a detailed description of teams that have scored 400 or more runs most frequently in Men's ODI cricket, highlighting key innings and historic feats

Which Teams Have Scored 400 Runs the Most Times in ODIs?

• South Africa leads with the most 400+ totals in ODI cricket, having crossed the mark 8 times. They were pioneers in high scoring, including the famous match on March 12, 2006, against Australia, where South Africa chased 434 runs—the highest successful ODI chase ever—by scoring 438/9. This match redefined limited-overs cricket with extraordinary batting performances, including Herschelle Gibbs’ 175 and Mark Boucher’s finishing 50* runs. South Africa repeated 400+ totals in games like scoring 418/5 vs Zimbabwe in 2006 and 438/4 vs India in 2015, showcasing explosive top order batting led by players like AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis.
• India follows with 7 innings of 400 or more runs. Key milestones include Sachin Tendulkar’s first-ever ODI double century (200*) vs South Africa in 2010 when India scored 401/3, and Rohit Sharma’s world record 264 runs vs Sri Lanka in 2014 during India’s 404/5. Other massive totals reached by India include 413/5 against Bermuda (2007) and 418/5 vs West Indies (2011). India’s high scores are often driven by multiple centuries in the innings and aggressive stroke play.
• England is third with 6 occasions of scoring 400+ runs. England set the highest-ever ODI total of 498/4 vs Netherlands in 2022, with centuries from Jos Buttler, Dawid Malan, and Phil Salt. Other massive totals include 471/9 vs Australia (2018) and 444/3 vs Pakistan (2016). England’s rise in scoring prowess highlights their aggressive batting lineup and small boundary hitting, aided by players like Alex Hales and Jonny Bairstow.
• Australia has scored 400+ runs 3 times, including the first-ever 400+ total of 434/4 vs South Africa in 2006, and 431/2 in 2025 at home vs South Africa. These innings often feature big scores from batsmen such as David Warner and Ricky Ponting, with aggressive power-hitting and fast scoring tempos.
• Sri Lanka and New Zealand have each scored 400+ runs twice. Sri Lanka’s record includes 443/9 vs Netherlands (2006) and New Zealand’s totals include 401/6 in 2023. Sri Lanka’s totals often come with the support of seasoned players like Sanath Jayasuriya and Kumar Sangakkara.
• Zimbabwe scored 400+ runs once in ODIs, marking a landmark event for their team.

In total, only 7 international teams have recorded 400+ totals in ODIs, signifying the rare but increasing frequency of mammoth innings in one-day cricket as batting and cricketing conditions evolve.

These historic innings showcase how teams have evolved to play aggressive, high-scoring cricket, setting records and entertaining fans worldwide with breathtaking run chases and imposing totals.

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