Australia’s top five ODI totals showcase their batting dominance, featuring 434/4 vs South Africa (2006), 431/6 vs South Africa (2025), 417/6 vs Afghanistan (2015), 399/8 vs Netherlands (2023), and 392/8 vs South Africa (2023). Key contributions from Warner, Maxwell, Head, Labuschagne, and Ponting powered these record-breaking innings.
5. 392/8 vs South Africa (2023)
During the second ODI of Australia’s September 2023 tour of South Africa at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein, the visitors posted 392/8 after being asked to bat first. David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne scored centuries, while Travis Head and Josh Inglis added fifties. Australia later bowled out South Africa for 269, winning by 123 runs. Spinner Adam Zampa picked up a four-wicket haul in the second innings.
4. 399/8 vs Netherlands (2023)
In the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 clash in Delhi, Australia posted 399/8. David Warner and Glenn Maxwell smashed centuries, with Maxwell’s 40-ball hundred becoming the fastest ODI century by an Australian and the fastest in World Cup history. Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne added fifties. Australia bowled out Netherlands for 90, winning by 309 runs—the second-largest margin by runs in ODIs.
3. 417/6 vs Afghanistan (2015)
2. 431/6 vs South Africa (2025)
In August 2025, Aus registered 431/2 against South Africa in the third ODI at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay. Openers Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh scored centuries, putting on a 250-run partnership. Cameron Green added a 47-ball hundred, while Alex Carey contributed a fifty. Australia bowled out South Africa for 155, winning by 276 runs, though they lost the three-match series 1-2.
1. 434/4 vs South Africa (2006)
Australia became the first team to cross 400 runs in ODI history during the fifth ODI against South Africa at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. Ricky Ponting scored 164, with Adam Gilchrist, Simon Katich, and Michael Hussey adding fifties. South Africa chased down the total in a thrilling finish, led by Herschelle Gibbs’ 175, winning by one wicket—the highest successful chase at the time.
