NZ vs PAK: New Zealand records its biggest ODI World Cup total

New Zealand recorded its biggest World Cup total when it posted 401 against Pakistan at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.

New Zealand’s captain Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra in action against Pakistan in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K/THE HINDU

New Zealand recorded its biggest ODI World Cup total when it posted 401 against Pakistan at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. It was also the Black Caps’ second biggest total in One-Day International cricket. Their highest is 402 for two against Ireand at Aberdeen in 2008.

It is the sixth best total in World Cups and is also the highest total ever recorded in ODIs in Bengaluru. India’s 383 for six against Australia in 2013 was previously the biggest ODI total at the venue.

New Zealand’s previous best total in a World Cup game was 393 for six against West Indies at Wellington in 2015.

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New Zealand finished with 401 on the board - only the second instance of a team crossing the 400-run mark in World Cup 2023.

South Africa’s 428 for five against Sri Lanka in Delhi earlier in the tournament is the highest total in the history of the ODI World Cup.

New Zealand’s highest ODI World Cup totals

• 401/6 in 50 overs vs Pakistan in 2023
• 393/6 in 50 overs vs West Indies in 2015
• 383/9 in 50 overs vs Australia in 2023
• 363/5 in 50 overs vs Canada in 2007
• 358/6 in 50 overs vs Canada in 2007

New Zealand’s highest ODI totals

• 402/2 in 50 overs vs Ireland in 2008
• 401/6 in 50 overs vs Pakistan in 2023
• 398/5 in 50 overs vs England in 2015
• 397/5 in 44 overs vs Zimbabwe in 2005
• 393/6 in 50 overs vs West Indies in 2015