Highest Score in ODI Cricket — Individual & Team Records 2026

In cricket, some innings transcend the ordinary and enter the realm of legend. The highest scores in ODI cricket — whether by an individual or a team — represent the absolute ceiling of what the format can produce. From Rohit Sharma's jaw-dropping 264 to England's audacious 498/4, these are the batting achievements that redefined what was considered possible in 50-over cricket.

Before we dive into the records, if you are new to the format, the cricket glossary has a breakdown of common batting terms such as not-out innings, strike rate, and what a total score means in the context of ODI cricket.

Highest Individual Score in ODI Cricket

Rohit Sharma — 264 (The True Record)

The highest individual score in ODI cricket history belongs to Rohit Sharma. On 13 November 2014 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Rohit smashed 264 off just 173 balls against Sri Lanka. The innings included 33 fours and 9 sixes, and it came in a match that India won comfortably.

What makes the record even more remarkable is that Rohit already held a previous ODI double century — his 209 against Australia in 2013 at Bengaluru — before breaking his own record with this 264.

It is important to clarify a common misconception: Martin Guptill scored 237* for New Zealand against the West Indies in the 2015 Cricket World Cup quarterfinal — a brilliant knock, but it falls short of Rohit's 264 by 27 runs.

Top 10 Highest Individual ODI Scores

Rank	Batsman	Score	vs	Venue	Year
1	Rohit Sharma	264	Sri Lanka	Kolkata	2014
2	Martin Guptill	237*	West Indies	Wellington	2015
3	Virender Sehwag	219	West Indies	Indore	2011
4	Rohit Sharma	209	Australia	Bengaluru	2013
5	Sachin Tendulkar	200*	South Africa	Gwalior	2010
6	Rohit Sharma	208*	Sri Lanka	Mohali	2017
7	David Warner	178	Afghanistan	Perth	2015
8	Tillakaratne Dilshan	161*	Zimbabwe	Hambantota	2010
9	Babar Azam	158	Zimbabwe	Rawalpindi	2020
10	Shane Watson	185*	Bangladesh	Mirpur	2011

Note: Rohit Sharma is the only player with three ODI double centuries — a feat unmatched in cricket history.

Rohit Sharma — The Double Century King

Rohit holds three of the highest ODI scores in history (264, 209, and 208*). His ability to convert big starts into historic innings is a characteristic that sets him apart. His 264 versus Sri Lanka remains the gold standard.

Notably, all three double centuries came during his transformation into a full-time ODI opener — a move that unlocked his potential. Sachin Tendulkar's first-ever ODI double century (200* vs South Africa in 2010) was the benchmark for just a few months before Rohit began his extraordinary sequence.

For detailed career numbers on Rohit, check out his player profile and compare with current IPL 2026 stats.

Highest Team Scores in ODI Cricket

Team totals in ODI cricket have escalated dramatically since the introduction of fielding restrictions and power plays. England have set the pace in the modern era.

England 498/4 — The Highest Team Total

England's 498/4 against the Netherlands at VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen on 17 June 2022 is the highest team total in ODI cricket history. It was a stunning demonstration of batting depth, with multiple players making big contributions across the innings.

Top 10 Highest Team Scores in ODI Cricket

Rank	Team	Score	vs	Venue	Year
1	England	498/4	Netherlands	Amstelveen	2022
2	England	444/3	Pakistan	Nottingham	2016
3	South Africa	439/2	West Indies	Johannesburg	2015
4	Sri Lanka	443/9	Netherlands	Amstelveen	2006
5	Sri Lanka	438/9	South Africa	Johannesburg	2006
6	India	418/5	West Indies	Indore	2011
7	South Africa	411/4	Ireland	Canberra	2015
8	India	413/5	Bermuda	Port of Spain	2007
9	West Indies	400/8	Zimbabwe	Bulawayo	2001
10	England	396/4	Pakistan	Trent Bridge	2019

England's 2022 record shattered their own previous mark of 444/3 set against Pakistan. India's 418/5 in 2011 came during that famous Rohit Sharma era of big batting.

Highest ODI Partnerships

Big scores rely on partnerships. Here are some of the most remarkable ODI batting partnerships:

Wicket	Partners	Runs	vs	Year
1st	Rohit Sharma & Shikhar Dhawan	210	Sri Lanka	2014
2nd	Sachin Tendulkar & Rahul Dravid	331	New Zealand	1999
3rd	Babar Azam & Imam-ul-Haq	282	Zimbabwe	2020
4th	Ricky Ponting & Michael Bevan	237*	India	2000
5th	MS Dhoni & Yuvraj Singh	223	England	2007

The Tendulkar–Dravid partnership of 331 for the second wicket against New Zealand in 1999 remained a record for nearly two decades and stands as one of cricket's greatest collaborative batting efforts.

Context: How Records Have Evolved

ODI batting records have accelerated sharply since the 2010s. Prior to Tendulkar's 200* in 2010, no batter had ever scored a double century in the format. Within four years, Rohit Sharma had scored three. Team totals above 400 were once considered extraordinary — now they are almost expected in favourable conditions.

The acceleration has been driven by:

• Fielding restrictions (power plays allowing attacking field setting)
• Better bats (thicker edges, higher sweet spots)
• Improved training methods and data analytics
• Tailored pitch preparation for run-feasts in bilateral series

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FAQ

Who has the highest individual ODI score? Rohit Sharma of India holds the record with 264 against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens, Kolkata in 2014. He also holds the second and fifth highest ODI scores in history, making him the undisputed king of big ODI innings.

Is Martin Guptill's 237 the highest ODI score?* No. Guptill's 237* against West Indies in the 2015 World Cup quarterfinal is the second-highest individual ODI score. Rohit Sharma's 264 in 2014 holds the record.

What is the highest team total in ODI cricket? England scored 498/4 against the Netherlands in Amstelveen in June 2022 — the highest team total in ODI cricket history.

What is the highest score in an ODI World Cup? Martin Guptill's 237* against the West Indies in the 2015 Cricket World Cup quarterfinal is the highest individual score in World Cup history. For team totals in World Cups, India scored 413/5 against Bermuda in 2007.