IND vs ENG: As the India-England ODI series begins on February 6 in Nagpur, let’s take this opportunity to look back at some of the standout batting performances during their 107 previous matches.
Top 5 highest individual scores in ODIs between the two teams
1. Andrew Strauss – 158 Runs (2011 World Cup)
The highest score achieved in an ODI played between India and England was by Andrew Strauss, who made an excellent knock of 158. He did so during the 2011 World Cup while playing at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, his face-off being 145 balls where he hit 18 fours and a six. The match is still in the memory of World Cup history as it ended in a tie.
2. Yuvraj Singh – 150 Runs (2017)
Yuvraj Singh struck a scintillating 150-run knock against England in 2017 during an ODI at Cuttack. He played 127 balls, hitting 21 fours and 3 sixes. When India was reduced to 25/3 early in the game, Yuvi’s knock changed the course of the game, and it remains one of the most iconic innings by an Indian batsman against England.
3. Yuvraj Singh – 138 Runs (2008)
Yuvraj Singh is present twice in this list as he was perfect against England. In 2008, during an ODI at Rajkot, Yuvraj amassed 138 off only 78 balls. His aggressive knock consisted of 16 fours and 6 sixes. Though Yuvraj was suffering from an injury then too, the same innings proved he was a man on a mission due to his heroics and batting skills.
4. Rohit Sharma – 137 Runs (2018)
Among the current players, Rohit Sharma holds the record for the highest score in an ODI between India and England. In 2018, during India’s tour of England, Rohit scored an unbeaten 137 runs at Nottingham. He faced 114 balls, hitting 15 fours and 4 sixes. His knock helped India clinch a comfortable 8-wicket victory in that match.
5. Dennis Amis – 137 Runs (1975 World Cup)
The first centurion for England, Dennis Amis, was one of the first players to score a century in a World Cup match. At Lord’s in the 1975 World Cup, he scored 137 runs against India off 147 balls. The innings brought him immortality in ODI history but was one among many opening doors to milestones in World Cup cricket.
These legendary knocks have been the defining factor in the history of ODIs between India and England. With the two teams getting ready for another exciting series, these memorable knocks will definitely inspire the current players to look for greatness.
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