Highest Individual Score Against Australia in ODI World Cup

This Australia is not the Australia that we have seen in the long history of cricket. Australia is in a dilemma of their decision-making in the field. They do not perfectly cope with the World Cup. Batting order always fell short bowling is unmatched. They are not the mighty Australia anymore and we can think their golden days are over. How often has this happened to Australia and what are the highest individual scores against them in the World Cup? We will get to those answers in this article.

Neil Johnson (ZIM) – 132 runs*

Neil Johnson’s heroic unbeaten knock of 132 runs against Australia at Lord’s on June 9, 1999, remains etched in cricketing lore. His innings lasted for 214 minutes and came off 144 balls, punctuated by 14 boundaries and 2 mighty sixes. Johnson’s patient approach yielded a strike rate of 91.66.

Chris Harris (NZ) – 130 runs

Chris Harris showcased his batting prowess with a splendid 130 runs against Australia in Chennai on March 11, 1996. His innings spanned 162 minutes and 124 deliveries, featuring 13 boundaries and 4 towering sixes. Harris maintained a solid strike rate of 104.83.

Shikhar Dhawan (IND) – 117 runs

Shikhar Dhawan’s classy innings of 117 runs against Australia at The Oval on June 9, 2019, remains one of his finest World Cup performances. Dhawan spent 163 minutes at the crease, facing 109 deliveries, and struck 16 boundaries. While there were no sixes, he managed a commendable strike rate of 107.33.

Quinton de Kock (SA) – 109 runs

In a recent encounter in Lucknow on October 12, 2023, Quinton de Kock displayed his prowess with a brilliant 109 against Australia. He batted for 147 minutes, faced 106 balls, and hit 8 boundaries along with 5 powerful sixes, maintaining a strike rate of 102.83.

Aravinda de Silva (SL) – 107 runs*

Aravinda de Silva’s unbeaten century against Australia came in the 1996 World Cup in Lahore. Scoring 107 not out, he spent 176 minutes at the crease, faced 124 balls, and hit 13 boundaries. While there were no sixes, de Silva’s innings demonstrated his ability to anchor an innings.

Kevin Pietersen (ENG) – 104 runs

In a 2007 World Cup match against Australia in North Sound, Kevin Pietersen’s innings of 104 runs showcased his class. He batted for 182 minutes, faced 122 deliveries, and hit 6 boundaries and 1 six, maintaining a strike rate of 85.24.

These remarkable performances against Australia in the ODI World Cup are proof that even mighty Australia in their glorious day have had their bad one. It is still possible to come back from the losing streak and reach the final to put their hand on that ultimate trophy. Only Aussie Fans can hope and wait for the upcoming matches to see what the Cricket World Cup holds in its bag in 2023.