Decoding the highest scores in ICC ODI tournament knockouts
What's the story
New Zealand set a new record for the highest total in ICC ODI knockout matches with 363 in their 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final win over South Africa. Rachin Ravindra (108) and Kane Williamson (102) powered NZ with brilliant centuries. Notably, this is also the highest-ever total in Champions Trophy history. Meanwhile, we decode the highest scores in ICC ODI tournament knockout matches.
#1
397/4 - IND vs NZ, Mumbai WS, CWC 2023 SF
India posted a record 397/4 against New Zealand in the 2023 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai, the highest total in ICC ODI knockout matches. Virat Kohli (117 off 113), Shreyas Iyer (105 off 70), and Shubman Gill (80*) powered India's innings. Meanwhile, Mohammed Shami disrupted NZ's batting lineup with a seven-wicket haul, leading India to a 70-run victory.
#2
393/6 - NZ vs WI, Wellington, CWC 2015 QF
New Zealand posted 393/6 against West Indies in the 2015 World Cup quarter-final, the second-highest total in an ICC ODI knockout match. Martin Guptill's unbeaten 237 off 163 balls (24 fours, 11 sixes) powered the innings. Meanwhile, Trent Boult's four-wicket haul, along with two-fers from Tim Southee and Daniel Vettori, helped NZ bowl out WI for 250, sealing a 143-run victory.
#3
362/6 - NZ vs SA, Lahore, CT 2025 SF
As mentioned, New Zealand hammered 362/6 against South Africa in the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final, powered by Williamson (102 off 94) and Ravindra (108 off 101). Mitchell Santner's three-fer (3/43), along with two-wicket hauls from Glenn Phillips (2/27) and Matt Henry (2/43), restricted SA to 312/9 in Lahore. NZ eventually won by 50 runs and will face India in the finals.
#4
359/2 - AUS vs IND, Johannesburg, CWC 2003 Final
Australia posted 359/2 in the 2003 World Cup final in Johannesburg, the fourth-highest total in an ICC ODI knockout game. Ricky Ponting's 140* off 121, along with knocks from Adam Gilchrist (57) and Damien Martyn (88*), powered their innings. Meanwhile, Glenn McGrath's 3/52, supported by two-wicket hauls from Andrew Symonds (2/7) and Brett Lee (2/31), folded India for 234, sealing Australia's 125-run victory.
#5
338/4 - PAK vs IND, The Oval, CT 2017 Final
The 2017 Champions Trophy final saw Pakistan post 338/4 against India, rounding out the top five highest totals in ICC ODI knockouts. Fakhar Zaman's blistering 114 off 106 balls and Azhar Ali's 59 powered their innings. Meanwhile, three-wicket hauls from Mohammad Amir (3/16) and Hasan Ali (3/16) skittled India for 158 in 30.3 overs, securing Pakistan's dominant 180-run victory.