Listing the highest ODI totals at Lord's
What's the story
South Africa recently triumphed over England by five runs in a nail-biting second ODI at Lord's. The match was highlighted by Matthew Breetzke's stellar performance, who scored an impressive 85 runs. His innings helped South Africa post a challenging total of 330 runs, which proved just enough to clinch victory as England fell short in their chase. On this note, let's look at the highest ODI team totals at Lord's.
#3
England - 328/6 vs Ireland, 2017
England posted 328/6 while batting first against Ireland in the 2017 ODI clash at Lord's. The openers added 49 runs before the likes of Joe Root (73), Eoin Morgan (73), and Jonny Bairstow (72*) powered the hosts with 70-plus scores. Bairstow's brilliance toward the end meant England yielded 108 runs in the last 10 overs. Ireland faltered in the run chase and got bowled out for 243.
#2
South Africa - 330/8 vs England, 2025
The 330/8 posted by South Africa in the aforementioned game is the second-highest ODI total at Lord's. The innings was built on a solid opening partnership between Aiden Markram (49) and Ryan Rickelton (35), who added 73 runs. A stand of 147 runs between Breetzke (85) and Tristan Stubbs (58) also contributed to the total. Dewald Brevis (42) and Corbin Bosch (32*) added the finishing touches. England (325/9) fought well in response but fell short.
#1
England - 334/4 vs India, 1975
England's 334/4 vs India in the opener of the inaugural ODI World Cup in 1975 tops this list. Batting first at Lord's, the hosts were powered by a fine 137 from opener Dennis Amiss. While Keith Fletcher contributed with 68 runs, captain Mike Denness (37*) and Chris Old (51*) were brilliant toward the end. In response, India could only manage 132/3 in their allotted 60 overs as Sunil Gavaskar scored an infamous 36* off 174 balls.