Australia vs New Zealand’s Record-Busting Battle in the ODI World Cup

The clash between Australia and New Zealand was a Record-Busting Battle. In that match, both of the teams tried their best and shattered records like the highest aggregating match and many more. New Zealand was almost successful in overcoming this chase in Dharamsala. Let’s find out what records are busted in this high scoring match. 

The most jaw-dropping statistic of this game is the match aggregate. The total of 771 runs scored during this match made it the highest-scoring ODI World Cup game ever. This feat eclipsed the previous record of 754 runs set during the South Africa-Sri Lanka encounter earlier in the tournament in Delhi. The sheer volume of runs showcased the power-hitting and batting prowess on display that day.

New Zealand’s pursuit of Australia’s formidable total of 388 for 9 was a remarkable feat in itself. They managed to score 383 runs, making it the highest successful chase in the history of the ODI World Cup. This astonishing achievement also broke another record – it was the highest total ever scored against Australia in the World Cup, surpassing India’s 352 for 5 in 2019. The only time New Zealand had posted a higher total in the World Cup was their 393 for 6 against West Indies in 2015.

Sixes were raining down in Dharamsala, as 32 of them were hit during the match, making it the second-highest in a World Cup game. The record of 33 sixes was set during the England-Afghanistan clash in Manchester in 2019. This power-hitting spree added to the excitement of the match, as boundaries flew all over the ground.

Rachin Ravindra (Photo Source: Twitter )

Rachin Ravindra’s swashbuckling century was a standout moment in this high-scoring showdown. He reached his century in just 77 balls, setting a new record for New Zealand in the ODI World Cup. This was not only the fastest century by a New Zealander in the tournament but also the fastest century ever against Australia at the World Cup. The previous record was held by Clive Lloyd, who scored a century off 82 balls in the 1975 final.

Mitchell Starc (Photo Source: Twitter )

One of the most surprising aspects of this match was the performance of Mitchell Starc. The Australian pace spearhead went wicketless for the first time in his 24-match ODI World Cup career. His remarkable streak of taking at least one wicket in 23 consecutive matches was an all-time best for any bowler. Starc’s rare off-day showed that even the best in the business can have an off day.

Australia’s aggressive batting displayed their intent, as they hit 20 sixes during their innings. This marked the most sixes ever hit by Australia in an ODI, surpassing their previous record of 19 against India in 2013 and Pakistan in 2023, both in Bangalore. It also became the most sixes hit by any team against New Zealand in an ODI innings, exceeding India’s previous record of 19 in Indore earlier that year.

Australia’s total of 388 was not just a match-winner but also the highest total ever scored against New Zealand in the ODI World Cup. This incredible performance surpassed their previous record of 348 for 6 in 2007. Moreover, Australia’s achievement of scoring 350-plus runs in three consecutive ODIs was a testament to their dominant form in the tournament.