World ODI Records
Introduction
One Day International (ODI) cricket has produced some of the most memorable moments in the sport, from double centuries and record run chases to World Cup triumphs and bowling masterclasses. Since the first ODI was played in 1971, players and teams have consistently pushed the boundaries of excellence. Explore the greatest ODI records in cricket history.
Highest Team Scores in ODI Cricket
| Rank | Team | Score | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 498/4 | Netherlands | 2022 |
| 2 | England | 481/6 | Australia | 2018 |
| 3 | England | 444/3 | Pakistan | 2016 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 443/9 | Netherlands | 2006 |
| 5 | South Africa | 439/2 | West Indies | 2015 |
Highest Individual Scores in ODI Cricket
| Rank | Player | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rohit Sharma | 264 |
| 2 | Martin Guptill | 237* |
| 3 | Virender Sehwag | 219 |
| 4 | Chris Gayle | 215 |
| 5 | Ishan Kishan | 210 |
Most Runs in ODI Cricket
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sachin Tendulkar | 18,426 |
| 2 | Kumar Sangakkara | 14,234 |
| 3 | Virat Kohli | 14,000+ |
| 4 | Ricky Ponting | 13,704 |
| 5 | Sanath Jayasuriya | 13,430 |
Most ODI Centuries
| Rank | Player | Centuries |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli | 50+ |
| 2 | Sachin Tendulkar | 49 |
| 3 | Rohit Sharma | 30+ |
| 4 | Ricky Ponting | 30 |
| 5 | Sanath Jayasuriya | 28 |
Most Wickets in ODI Cricket
| Rank | Player | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muttiah Muralitharan | 534 |
| 2 | Wasim Akram | 502 |
| 3 | Waqar Younis | 416 |
| 4 | Chaminda Vaas | 400 |
| 5 | Shahid Afridi | 395 |
Best Bowling Figures in ODI Cricket
| Player | Figures | Against |
|---|---|---|
| Chaminda Vaas | 8/19 | Zimbabwe |
| Glenn McGrath | 7/15 | Namibia |
| Andy Bichel | 7/20 | England |
| Rashid Khan | 7/18 | West Indies |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 7/19 | Zimbabwe |
Fastest ODI Century
| Player | Balls |
|---|---|
| AB de Villiers | 31 |
| Corey Anderson | 36 |
| Shahid Afridi | 37 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 40 |
Most Successful ODI Captains
| Captain | Wins |
|---|---|
| Ricky Ponting | 165 |
| MS Dhoni | 110 |
| Allan Border | 107 |
| Arjuna Ranatunga | 89 |
| Stephen Fleming | 80 |
Historic ODI Match Records
Highest Successful Run Chase
South Africa chased 438 against Australia in Johannesburg (2006).
Lowest ODI Total
Zimbabwe were bowled out for 35 against Sri Lanka.
First ODI Double Century
Sachin Tendulkar scored the first ODI double century (200*) against South Africa in 2010.
Most ODI Double Centuries
Rohit Sharma – 3 double centuries.
World Cup ODI Records
| Record | Holder |
|---|---|
| Most World Cup Runs | Sachin Tendulkar (2,278) |
| Most World Cup Wickets | Glenn McGrath (71) |
| Highest World Cup Score | Glenn Maxwell (201*) |
| Most World Cup Titles | Australia (6) |
Related Links
- World Batting Records
- World Bowling Records
- World Captaincy Records
- World Team Records
- World Cup Records
FAQs
Who has scored the most runs in ODI cricket?
Sachin Tendulkar with 18,426 runs.
Who has taken the most wickets in ODI cricket?
Muttiah Muralitharan with 534 wickets.
What is the highest individual ODI score?
Rohit Sharma scored 264 against Sri Lanka.
Who scored the first ODI double century?
Sachin Tendulkar scored the first ODI double century in 2010.
What is the highest team score in ODI cricket?
England scored 498/4 against the Netherlands.
Who has the most ODI centuries?
Virat Kohli holds the record for the most ODI centuries.
What is the highest successful ODI chase?
South Africa’s chase of 438 against Australia in 2006.
Who scored the fastest ODI century?
AB de Villiers reached 100 in just 31 balls.