The World Cup competition is the highly recognized prominent tournament in cricket. The prestigious tournament holds a rich history in terms of records that have been marked as the tournament progressed. In this article, we will highlight the top 5 highest totals in the ODI format of the world cup.
Australia – 417/6
The gigantic cricket side Australia has dominated in the Cricketing world. Then captain Michael Clarke-led Australia put up a mammoth total against seemingly weak Afghanistan in the 2015 world cup tournament held at Perth. With the loss of 6 wickets, the Australian batsmen finished their innings with a mammoth 417 runs in 50 overs.
India – 413/5
India has shone as the toughest competitor in the Cricketing world. The Indian batsmen posted an enormous total of 413 with the loss of 5 wickets in the first inning of the game against Bermuda. Indian batsmen amassed runs with the run rate of 8.26 and finished with 413 in all 50 overs.
South Africa – 411/4
Despite not being a successful team in lifting the world cup, South Africa has shown everything which it requires to lift the one. The African team has a massive record in terms of performances. South Africa has lost the 2015 world cup after coming very close to winning. Their batsmen posted a gigantic target of 411 on board against Ireland with the loss of 4 wickets.
South Africa – 408/5
South African team has another highest target in their account as they butchered the west indies bowling line up in the same 2015 world cup. The African batsmen again amassed the runs with the run rate of 8.16 and set a gigantic target of 408 at the loss of 5 wickets.
Sri Lanka – 408/5
Sri Lanka was spotted at 5th position as they performed superbly in the 1966 ODI World Cup, marking their name as the highest total maker at that time. The Lankan batsmen hunted Kenya’s bowling line up and at the loss of mere 5 wickets, they amassed the highest total of that time in the 1966 World cup.
