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South Africa team in the first game of ODI World Cup 2023 have recorded a huge total of 428/5 in 50 overs with the help of centuries from Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, and Aiden Markram respectively. South Africa have recorded a 400-plus total for the eighth time in ODIs overall which no team has done in world cricket thus far.
Hence, here in this article, we will see where does South Africa's 428 stand on all-time list of highest totals in ODI World Cup history.
Highest total in Men's ODI World Cup:
South Africa - 428/5 vs Sri Lanka in Delhi, 2023
Australia - 417/6 vs Afghanistan in Perth, 2015
India - 413/5 vs Bermuda in Port of Spain, 2007
South Africa - 411/4 vs Ireland in Canberra, 2015
South Africa - 408/5 vs West Indies in Sydney, 2015
As we can see in the above list, South Africa's 428/5 is the highest-ever total in ODI World Cup and notably, South Africa have recorded 400-plus total for the third time in ODI World Cup.
Highest total for South Africa in men's ODI:
439/2 vs West Indies in Johannesburg, 2015
438/9 vs Australia in Johannesburg, 2006
438/4 vs India in Mumbai (WS), 2015
428/5 vs Sri Lanka in Delhi, 2023
418/5 vs Zimbabwe in Potchefstroom, 2006
South Africa have registered their fourth highest total in ODIs on October 7 (second highest total has been joint against Australia & India).
