Australia’s Highest Total against New Zealand in ODI World Cups

Australia and New Zealand are going to face each other in the 27th match of the ODI World Cup. These two teams have fought many times and in those battles, Australia is clearly ahead of New Zealand. Some of them were highly contesting matches and some of them were one-sided. In this blog, we will try to discover the highest total runs of Australia against New Zealand in the World Cup.

348/6 – 20 Apr 2007, St. George’s:

Australia set the record with a score of 348/6 in 50 overs against New Zealand. They won this match, which was played at St. George’s, Grenada. The run rate was an impressive 6.96, showcasing the dominance of the Australian batting lineup.

289/4 – 11 Mar 1996, Chennai:

In the 1996 World Cup, Australia posted a formidable total of 289/4 in 47.5 overs. They emerged victorious in this encounter, played in Chennai, India. With a run rate of 6.04, this match demonstrated Australia’s ability to perform under pressure.

251/8 – 27 Oct 1987, Chandigarh:

This ODI World Cup clash saw Australia scoring 251/8 in 50 overs against New Zealand. They secured a win in the game held at Chandigarh, India. The run rate was 5.02, and it highlighted their competitive spirit during the ’87 World Cup.

243/9 – 29 Jun 2019, Lord’s:

The 2019 World Cup witnessed Australia scoring 243/9 in 50 overs against New Zealand at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. Even though Australia won this match, the relatively lower run rate of 4.86 indicated the challenging conditions.

213/8 – 20 May 1999, Cardiff:

In the 1999 World Cup, Australia posted a score of 213/8 in 50 overs against New Zealand. Unfortunately, they lost this match in Cardiff, Wales. The run rate was 4.26, suggesting a competitive game.

211 – 22 Feb 1992, Auckland:

In the 1992 World Cup, Australia faced New Zealand in Auckland and managed a total of 211 runs. Despite a valiant effort, they lost this game in the second innings. The match highlighted the tough battles these two teams often engage in.

208/9 – 11 Mar 2003, Gqeberha:

Australia achieved a total of 208/9 in 50 overs against New Zealand in Gqeberha (formerly known as Port Elizabeth) during the 2003 World Cup. This victory showcased their ability to defend a relatively low total, with a run rate of 4.16.

207/3 – 25 Feb 2011, Nagpur:

Australia put up a commendable score of 207/3 in just 34 overs against New Zealand during the 2011 World Cup. The match was held in Nagpur, India. Australia won the game with a run rate of 6.08, demonstrating their aggressive batting approach.

So far we can see that over time Australia dominated with their batting power and managed to score a fearsome total against New Zealand. We are about to see what is going to happen in the 27th match of this World Cup.