The batting dynamics have changed a lot in the last decade or so. And the limited-overs cricket is at the forefront of it, often experiencing high-scoring games.
So teams look to go past the par score to challenge the opposing side. With time, a score of 250 has become a de facto average total, and teams have sured that mark several times.
This article will list the teams that have posted the most 250+ scores in ODI cricket.
Most 250+ Scores in ODI
| Team | 250+ Scores | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 382 | 264 | 108 | 5 | 5 | 69.10 |
| Australia | 377 | 279 | 93 | 1 | 4 | 74.00 |
| Pakistan | 321 | 223 | 94 | 2 | 2 | 69.47 |
| Sri Lanka | 284 | 188 | 88 | 2 | 6 | 66.19 |
| England | 270 | 170 | 93 | 5 | 2 | 62.96 |
| South Africa | 264 | 191 | 69 | 2 | 2 | 72.34 |
| New Zealand | 236 | 156 | 75 | 2 | 3 | 66.10 |
| West Indies | 236 | 142 | 88 | 3 | 3 | 60.16 |
| Zimbabwe | 127 | 69 | 56 | 2 | 0 | 54.33 |
| Bangladesh | 111 | 65 | 45 | 0 | 1 | 58.55 |
| Ireland | 59 | 28 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 47.46 |
| Afghanistan | 55 | 35 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 63.63 |
| Scotland | 44 | 32 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 72.72 |
| Netherlands | 27 | 12 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 44.44 |
| U.A.E. | 25 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 68.00 |
| U.S.A. | 24 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Canada | 21 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Kenya | 17 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 76.47 |
| Namibia | 17 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 52.94 |
| Nepal | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Oman | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Hong Kong | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 71.42 |
| P.N.G. | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Africa XI | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Asia XI | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Bermuda | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| ICC World XI | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Jersey | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
More Records on ‘Teams’ and ‘Totals’
Most Times – 400+ Totals in Both Innings of a Test Match
All-Out Below 100 Most Times in Tests
Most Successful 250-plus Run Chases in ODI
Most Successful 350-plus Run Chases in ODI
All-Out Below 100 Most Times in ODIs
Most 200+ Totals in T20 World Cup
Most 200+ Totals in an IPL Season
Key Insights
300: So far, India, Australia, and Pakistan have sured the 250-run mark more than 300 times in ODIs. In fact, Australia were the first to log 300 such totals in 2016, with India ing them in 2017. Pakistan scored their 300th 250+ total in 2023.
200: These three teams have also won more than 200 games after putting 250+ runs on the board. The number rises to eight for the teams with 100 victories.
70: Among the teams that have scored 250+ totals in 50 or more matches, Australia and South Africa have a win percentage of 70+ each. Find here the ODI teams with the most wins overall.
100: As of now, India are the only team to lose more than 100 ODI matches after posting 250+ scores.
5: England and India are the only two teams to end up with five or more tied ODIs after going past the 250-run mark.
