Most 400+ totals in men’s ODIs (as of 2025)
Scoring 400 runs in a One Day International (ODI) match is one of the toughest achievements in cricket. It requires aggressive batting, excellent partnerships, and a perfect strategy. Over the years, only a few teams have managed to cross this milestone, and some have done it multiple times. as of 27 Aug 2025 Here’s a look at the teams with the most 400+ totals in ODI history.
Most 400+ Totals in ODIs
| Rank | Team | 400+ Totals | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 8 | 439/2 vs West Indies |
| 2 | India | 7 | 418/5 vs West Indies |
| 3 | England | 6 | 498/4 vs Netherlands |
| 4 | Australia | 3 | 434/4 vs South Africa |
| 5 | New Zealand | 2 | 402/2 vs Ireland |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 443/9 vs Netherlands |
| 7 | Zimbabwe | 1 | 408/6 vs United States |
| 8 | Pakistan | 0 | Highest: 399/1 vs Zimbabwe |
| 9 | West Indies | 0 | Highest: 389 vs England |
| 10 | Bangladesh | 0 | Highest: 349/6 vs Ireland |
1. South Africa – 8 Times
South Africa tops the list with 8 scores of 400 or more in ODIs. The Proteas are known for their fearless batting and deep batting line-up. Players like AB de Villiers, Quinton de Kock, and Hashim Amla have played key roles in achieving these big totals. Their famous 438-run chase against Australia in 2006 remains one of the greatest matches ever.
Here are all 8 times South Africa scored 400+ in men’s ODIs. I’ve kept it simple and added a result line for each. Full scorecard sources are listed right under the table.
| # | Date | Opponent | Venue | South Africa Score | Top-scorer (runs) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 Mar 2006 | Australia | Johannesburg (Wanderers) | 438/9 (49.5) | Herschelle Gibbs 175 | SA won by 1 wkt. |
| 2 | 20 Sep 2006 | Zimbabwe | Potchefstroom (Senwes Park) | 418/5 (50) | Mark Boucher 147* | SA won by 171 runs. |
| 3 | 18 Jan 2015 | West Indies | Johannesburg (Wanderers) | 439/2 (50) | Hashim Amla 153* | SA won by 148 runs. |
| 4 | 27 Feb 2015 | West Indies | Sydney (SCG), CWC 2015 | 408/5 (50) | AB de Villiers 162* | SA won by 257 runs. |
| 5 | 03 Mar 2015 | Ireland | Canberra (Manuka Oval), CWC 2015 | 411/4 (50) | Hashim Amla 159 | SA won by 201 runs. |
| 6 | 25 Oct 2015 | India | Mumbai (Wankhede) | 438/4 (50) | Faf du Plessis 133 | SA won by 214 runs. |
| 7 | 15 Sep 2023 | Australia | Centurion (SuperSport Park) | 416/5 (50) | Heinrich Klaasen 174 | SA won by 164 runs. |
| 8 | 07 Oct 2023 | Sri Lanka | Delhi (Arun Jaitley), CWC 2023 | 428/5 (50) | Rassie van der Dussen 108 | SA won by 102 runs. |
2. India – 7 Times
India comes second with 7 totals of 400+. With legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli, India has built a reputation for explosive batting. One of India’s most memorable 400+ totals was 418/5 against West Indies in 2011, powered by Sehwag’s double century.
Here are all 7 times India scored 400+ in men’s ODIs—same format as before. I’ve added a short result line for each and linked reliable scorecards under the table.
| # | Date | Opponent | Venue | India Score | Top-scorer (runs) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 Mar 2007 | Bermuda | Port of Spain (CWC 2007) | 413/5 (50) | Virender Sehwag 114 | IND won by 257 runs. |
| 2 | 15 Dec 2009 | Sri Lanka | Rajkot | 414/7 (50) | Virender Sehwag 146 | IND won by 3 runs. |
| 3 | 24 Feb 2010 | South Africa | Gwalior | 401/3 (50) | Sachin Tendulkar 200* | IND won by 153 runs. |
| 4 | 08 Dec 2011 | West Indies | Indore | 418/5 (50) | Virender Sehwag 219 | IND won by 153 runs. |
| 5 | 13 Nov 2014 | Sri Lanka | Kolkata | 404/5 (50) | Rohit Sharma 264 | IND won by 153 runs. |
| 6 | 10 Dec 2022 | Bangladesh | Chattogram | 409/8 (50) | Ishan Kishan 210 | IND won by 227 runs. |
| 7 | 12 Nov 2023 | Netherlands | Bengaluru (CWC 2023) | 410/4 (50) | Shreyas Iyer 128* | IND won by 160 runs. |
3. England – 6 Times
England ranks third with 6 such scores. Since 2015, their aggressive “Bazball” style has transformed ODI cricket. With players like Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, and Ben Stokes, England regularly posts huge totals, including their highest-ever ODI score of 498/4 against the Netherlands in 2022.
| # | Date | Opponent | Venue | England Score | Top-scorer (runs) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 09 Jun 2015 | New Zealand | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 408/9 (50) | Jos Buttler 129 | ENG won by 210 runs. |
| 2 | 30 Aug 2016 | Pakistan | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 444/3 (50) | Alex Hales 171 | ENG won by 169 runs. |
| 3 | 19 Jun 2018 | Australia | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 481/6 (50) | Alex Hales 147 | ENG won by 242 runs. |
| 4 | 27 Feb 2019 | West Indies | St George’s, Grenada | 418/6 (50) | Jos Buttler 150 | ENG won by 29 runs. |
| 5 | 17 Jun 2022 | Netherlands | Amstelveen | 498/4 (50) | Jos Buttler 162* | ENG won by 232 runs. |
| 6 | 29 May 2025 | West Indies | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 400/8 (50) | Jacob Bethell 82 | ENG won by 238 runs. (MyFinal11.in) |
4. Australia – 3 Times
Australia has crossed the 400-run mark thrice. Their powerful batting line-up, featuring David Warner, Glenn Maxwell, and Steve Smith, has helped them dominate on flat tracks.
| # | Date | Opponent | Venue | Australia Score | Top-scorer (runs) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 Mar 2006 | South Africa | Johannesburg (Wanderers) | 434/4 (50) | Ricky Ponting 164 | SA won by 1 wicket (438/9 chase). |
| 2 | 04 Mar 2015 | Afghanistan | Perth (WACA) | 417/6 (50) | David Warner 178 | AUS won by 275 runs. |
| 3 | 24 Aug 2025 | South Africa | Mackay (Great Barrier Reef Arena) | 431/2 (50) | Travis Head 142 | AUS won by 276 runs. (MyFinal11.in) |
5. New Zealand & Sri Lanka – 2 Times
Both New Zealand and Sri Lanka have managed the feat twice each, showcasing their ability to explode when conditions suit them.
New Zealand — all two 400+ ODI totals
Scorecards: Aberdeen 2008 (McCullum 166; Marshall 161). Bengaluru 2023 (NZ 401/6; Ravindra 108; PAK DLS win).
| # | Date | Opponent | Venue | New Zealand Score | Top-scorer (runs) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jul 2008 | Ireland | Mannofield Park, Aberdeen | 402/2 (50) | Brendon McCullum 166 | NZ won by 290 runs. |
| 2 | 04 Nov 2023 | Pakistan | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 401/6 (50) | Rachin Ravindra 108 | Pakistan won by 21 runs (DLS). |
Sri Lanka — all two 400+ ODI totals
Scorecards: Amstelveen 2006 (SL 443/9; Jayasuriya 157; Dilshan 117*). Rajkot 2009 (SL 411/8; Dilshan 160; India won by 3).
| # | Date | Opponent | Venue | Sri Lanka Score | Top-scorer (runs) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 04 Jul 2006 | Netherlands | VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen | 443/9 (50) | Sanath Jayasuriya 157 | SL won by 195 runs. |
| 2 | 15 Dec 2009 | India | Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground, Rajkot | 411/8 (50) | Tillakaratne Dilshan 160 | India won by 3 runs. |
6. Zimbabwe – 1 Time
| # | Date | Opponent | Venue | Zimbabwe Score | Top-scorer (runs) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 Jun 2023 | United States | Harare Sports Club, Harare | 408/6 (50) | Sean Williams 174 | Zimbabwe won by 304 runs. |
Pakistan, West Indies and Bangladesh — yet to reach 400 in ODIs (Updated: 27 Aug 2025)
As of 27 Aug 2025, Pakistan, West Indies and Bangladesh have not yet scored 400+ in men’s ODIs. Pakistan’s best is 399/1 vs Zimbabwe, West Indies have reached 389 vs England, and Bangladesh’s top is 349/6 vs Ireland. We’ll update this section the moment any of them cross 400.
Highest ODI totals (teams yet to reach 400)
| Team | Highest Score | Opponent | Venue | Date | Top-scorer (runs) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 399/1 (50) | Zimbabwe | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo | 20 Jul 2018 | Fakhar Zaman 210* | Pakistan won by 244 runs. |
| West Indies | 389 (48) | England | National Cricket Stadium, St George’s | 27 Feb 2019 | Chris Gayle 162 | England won by 29 runs. |
| Bangladesh | 349/6 (50) | Ireland | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet | 20 Mar 2023 | Mushfiqur Rahim 100 (60) | Match abandoned (rain). |
FAQs
Which team has the most 400+ scores in ODIs?
South Africa leads with 8 totals of 400 or more.
What is the highest ODI team score ever?
England holds the record with 498/4 vs Netherlands in 2022.
Has Pakistan ever scored 400 in ODIs?
No, Pakistan is yet to score 400+ in ODI cricket. (as of 2025)
How many times has India scored 400 in ODIs?
India has crossed the mark 7 times (as of 2025).
Conclusion
The trend of scoring 400+ runs in ODIs shows how modern cricket has evolved. Power hitters, flat pitches, and fearless strategies have made these big totals possible. While several teams have joined the list, South Africa remains the undisputed leader, followed by India and England.
Source: (ESPN Cricinfo, Cricbuzz, Myfinal11)