ODI World Cup
England’s Strong Start Against Ireland in Recent ODI Match
England’s Impressive Performance by the 25th Over
Peter Fairfax from England was curious about England’s performance in a recent ODI match against Ireland. By the 25th over, England had already scored 227 runs, which was quite remarkable. However, the match ended prematurely due to rain when England was well on their way to a massive total of 280 for 4 in 31 overs.
Comparing England’s Score at 25 Overs
After 25 overs, England had amassed 227 for 3, a feat that places them among the top scores at that stage of a one-day international. The only teams known to have achieved higher scores at this point are West Indies, Sri Lanka, and South Africa, who achieved 236 for 4, 233 for 0, and 229 for 2, respectively, in various matches over the years.
England’s Dominance at the 30-Over Mark
England’s dominance continued, and by the 30th over in Bristol, they had scored an impressive 272 for 3. This score was exceeded only by South Africa (279 for 2) and Sri Lanka (278 for 0) in their respective matches in Johannesburg and Headingley.
Notable Records at the 40-Over Mark
Moving to the 40-over mark, England’s highest known score stands at 356 for 3 against Australia at Trent Bridge in 2018. South Africa also made an impressive 353 for 3 against the Netherlands during the 2007 World Cup, although this match was reduced to 40 overs per side.
It’s important to note that detailed ball-by-ball data is unavailable for many older matches, so these statistics are based on the information available.
Sachin Tendulkar’s Record for Most Runs in a Single World Cup
Leading Run-Scorer in a World Cup
Pranab Mukherjee from India inquired about the batsman who has scored the most runs in a single World Cup. The record is held by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who scored a remarkable 673 runs during the 2003 World Cup. Tendulkar’s performance during that tournament remains unparalleled.
Notable Performances by Other Batsmen
Matthew Hayden came close to Tendulkar’s record with 659 runs during the 2007 World Cup. In the most recent World Cup in 2019, Rohit Sharma, David Warner, and Shakib Al Hasan were the top performers, with scores of 648, 647, and 606 runs, respectively. These batsmen showcased their exceptional skills on the world stage.
Additionally, there have been ten instances of batsmen scoring 500 or more runs in a single World Cup, highlighting the extraordinary talent in the history of the tournament.
Graeme Hick’s Early Season Run-Scoring Achievement
Clarification on Graeme Hick’s Achievement
Dave Friston from England asked about Graeme Hick’s achievement of being the last batsman to score 1000 runs in May. While Graeme Hick did indeed achieve this milestone in an English season, it’s important to clarify that 410 of those runs were scored in April. The only batsmen who have scored 1000 or more runs entirely in May are WG Grace, Wally Hammond, and Charlie Hallows. Others, including Tom Hayward, Don Bradman, Bill Edrich, and Glenn Turner, reached 1000 runs before the end of May, but some of their runs came in April.
Most Ducks in the World Cup
Nathan Astle and Ijaz Ahmed Share the Record
Jamie Robertson from England inquired about the batsman with the most ducks in the World Cup. The unfortunate distinction of having the most ducks in World Cup matches is shared by two players: Nathan Astle of New Zealand and Pakistan’s Ijaz Ahmed. Despite their struggles in some matches, both players had notable moments in their World Cup careers.
Notable Batsmen with Four Ducks
Seven players have collected four ducks in World Cup matches, including Eoin Morgan, the captain of England’s 2019 World Cup-winning team. Morgan had two of his ducks while representing Ireland in the 2007 World Cup. Another notable player with four ducks is Keith Arthurton from the West Indies, who endured a challenging run in the 1996 tournament, with scores of 1, 0, 0, 1, and 0.
Leading in Ducks Overall
Interestingly, a woman, Denmark’s Susanne Neilsen, holds the overall record for the most ducks in World Cup matches. She had 11 innings in World Cups and was out for a duck in six of them. In addition to Neilsen, five other women have collected five ducks in World Cup matches.
Highest Run-Aggregate in an ODI with Both Sides Losing 10 Wickets
Exploring High-Scoring ODIs with Wicket Losses
Varun Reddy Sevva from India was curious about the highest run-aggregate in a one-day international (ODI) in which both sides lost all ten wickets. While the website’s list of highest run-aggregates in ODIs did not include such matches, one notable encounter almost made the list.
High-Scoring ODI with 20 Wickets Falling
In a match during the 2016-17 season in Greater Noida, Afghanistan were all out for 338 runs on the last ball of their innings, and Ireland replied with 304 runs in 47.3 overs. This match featured a total of 642 runs and all 20 wickets fell, just narrowly missing the list.
World Cup Record
The record for the highest run-aggregate in a World Cup match with both sides losing all ten wickets was set in Taunton during the 2019 World Cup. In this match, Australia scored 307 runs, defeating Pakistan, who scored 266 runs, resulting in a total of 573 runs with all 20 wickets falling.
All-Time List A Record
In List A cricket, the highest run-aggregate in a match with both sides losing all ten wickets is 699 runs. This remarkable achievement occurred during a Ford Trophy game between Auckland (356) and Canterbury (343) at Eden Park in 2012-13, showcasing the excitement and competitiveness of limited-overs cricket.
