Historically known for their conservative approach in white-ball cricket, England has transformed into one of the most dominant limited-overs teams in the past decade. This shift began after their unexpected group-stage exit at the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Adopting an ultra-aggressive style, England saw remarkable success, culminating in their historic 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup triumph and consistently strong performances in bilateral series.
10. 373/3 vs Pakistan, Southampton, 2019
England showcased their batting strength against Pakistan in the second ODI of the 2019 series.
Four of England’s top five batters scored fifties, with Jos Buttler providing the finishing touch.
England secured a thrilling 12-run victory.
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Roy | 87 | 98 | 6 | 3 | 88.77 |
| Jonny Bairstow | 51 | 45 | 6 | 1 | 113.33 |
| Joe Root | 40 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 95.23 |
| Jos Buttler | 110* | 55 | 6 | 9 | 200.00 |
| Eoin Morgan (C) | 71* | 48 | 6 | 1 | 147.92 |
| Extras | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 373/3 | 50 Overs | – | – | – |
9. 386/6 vs Bangladesh, Cardiff, 2019
England dominated Bangladesh with a massive 386/6 total in Cardiff.
Jason Roy led the charge with a superb 153 off 121 balls, including 14 fours and five sixes.
England won convincingly by 106 runs, with Roy named Player of the Match.
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Roy | 153 | 121 | 14 | 5 | 126.44 |
| Jonny Bairstow | 51 | 50 | 6 | 0 | 102.00 |
| Joe Root | 21 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 72.41 |
| Jos Buttler | 64 | 44 | 2 | 4 | 145.45 |
| Eoin Morgan | 35 | 33 | 1 | 2 | 106.06 |
| Ben Stokes | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Chris Woakes | 18* | 8 | 2 | 1 | 225.00 |
| Liam Plunkett | 27* | 9 | 4 | 1 | 300.00 |
| Extras | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 386/6 | 50 Overs | – | – | – |
8. 391/4 vs Bangladesh, Nottingham, 2005
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Trescothick | 85 | 74 | 11 | 1 | 114.86 |
| Andrew Strauss | 152 | 128 | 19 | 1 | 118.75 |
| Paul Collingwood | 112* | 86 | 10 | 2 | 130.23 |
| Andrew Flintoff | 23 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 127.77 |
| Kevin Pietersen | 33* | 24 | 3 | 1 | 137.50 |
| Extras | 16 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 391/4 | 50 Overs | — | — | — |
England set a then-record ODI total of 391/4 against Bangladesh in Nottingham.
Andrew Strauss (152) and Paul Collingwood (112) punished the Bangladesh bowling attack.
England clinched a dominant 168-run victory.
7. 397/6 vs Afghanistan, Manchester, 2019
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonny Bairstow | 90 | 99 | 8 | 3 | 90.91 |
| James Vince | 26 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 118.18 |
| Joe Root | 88 | 82 | 5 | 1 | 107.32 |
| Eoin Morgan (C) | 148 | 71 | 4 | 17 | 208.45 |
| Jos Buttler † | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Ben Stokes | 19 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 146.15 |
| Moeen Ali | 31* | 9 | 3 | 3 | 344.44 |
| Chris Woakes | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 13 | ||||
| Total | 397/6 | 50 Overs |
England recorded their highest World Cup total, scoring 397/6 against Afghanistan.
Eoin Morgan smashed a stunning 148 off 71 balls to power England to a strong finish.
England won by a commanding margin of 150 runs.
6. 399/9 vs South Africa, Bloemfontein, 2016
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Roy | 48 | 30 | 8 | 1 |
| Alex Hales | 57 | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| Joe Root | 52 | 58 | 4 | 1 |
| Jos Buttler | 105 | 76 | 11 | 5 |
| Ben Stokes | 57 | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Eoin Morgan (C) | 23 | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| Moeen Ali | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jordan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Adil Rashid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Reece Topley | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Extras | 51 | — | — | — |
| Total | 399/9 | 50 Overs | — | — |
England put up a spectacular batting display, scoring 399/9 against South Africa.
Jos Buttler top-scored with 105 off 76 balls as England’s top order dominated.
England won by 39 runs via the DLS method.
5. 408/9 vs New Zealand, Birmingham, 2015
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Roy | 11 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 110.00 |
| Alex Hales | 20 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 90.91 |
| Joe Root | 104 | 78 | 13 | 2 | 133.33 |
| Eoin Morgan (c) | 50 | 46 | 6 | 1 | 108.70 |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | 129 | 77 | 13 | 5 | 167.53 |
| Ben Stokes | 10 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Sam Billings | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.85 |
| Adil Rashid | 69 | 50 | 7 | 2 | 138.00 |
| Chris Jordan | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Steven Finn | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mark Wood | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
England reached the 400-run mark for the first time in ODIs, posting 408/9.
Joe Root’s 104 off 78 balls, along with a 121-run stand with Eoin Morgan, led the charge.
England secured a massive 210-run victory.
4. 418/6 vs West Indies, Grenada, 2019
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonny Bairstow | 56 | 43 | 4 | 3 |
| Alex Hales | 82 | 73 | 8 | 2 |
| Joe Root | 36 | 40 | 4 | 0 |
| Eoin Morgan (C) | 103 | 88 | 8 | 6 |
| Jos Buttler (WK) | 150 | 77 | 13 | 12 |
| Ben Stokes | 34* | 27 | 4 | 1 |
| Moeen Ali | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Extras | 14 | – | – | – |
| Total | 418/6 | 50 Overs | – | – |
England unleashed a batting masterclass, scoring 418/6 against West Indies.
Jos Buttler’s explosive 150, supported by Morgan’s 103, powered England to the huge total.
They won a thrilling contest by 29 runs.
3. 444/3 vs Pakistan, Nottingham, 2016
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Hales | 171 | 122 | 13 | 5 |
| Joe Root | 85 | 74 | 6 | 2 |
| Eoin Morgan | 148* | 71 | 17 | 4 |
| Jos Buttler | 90* | 51 | 8 | 5 |
| Total | 444/3 | – | – | – |
England set a then-world record ODI total of 444/3 against Pakistan.
Alex Hales smashed 171, while Jos Buttler’s quickfire 90* off 51 added the finishing touches.
England won convincingly by 169 runs.
2. 481/6 vs Australia, Nottingham, 2018
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonny Bairstow | 139 | 92 | 14 | 6 |
| Alex Hales | 147 | 92 | 14 | 6 |
| Eoin Morgan | 17 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| Jos Buttler | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Ben Stokes | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Moeen Ali | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Extras | 66 | (4 wides, 2 no balls) | ||
| Total | 481/6 |
England became the first team to cross 450 in ODIs, hammering 481/6 against Australia.
Alex Hales (147) and Jonny Bairstow (139) dismantled the Aussie attack.
England crushed Australia by 242 runs.
1. 498/4 vs Netherlands, Amstelveen, 2022
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt | 122 | 93 | 12 | 6 | 131.18 |
| Dawid Malan | 125 | 108 | 11 | 5 | 115.74 |
| Jos Buttler | 162* | 70 | 13 | 12 | 231.43 |
| Moeen Ali | 18 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 225.00 |
England shattered records with a staggering 498/4 against the Netherlands.
Phil Salt, Dawid Malan, and Jos Buttler all hit centuries, with Buttler scoring 162* off 70 balls.
England won by an emphatic 232-run margin.