Question: Which of the following team has scored highest ever one-day international total?
(a) India
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) England
(d) Australia
Ans: (c)
Related facts:
- On August 30, 2016; the third match of the ODI series between Pakistan and England concluded in Nottingham.
- In this match England hit the score 444-3.
- This surpassed the 443-9 posted by Sri Lanka against the Netherlands in 2006.
- England scored the highest ever one-day international total as they beat Pakistan by 169 runs at Trent Bridge to secure a series victory.
- Alex Hales of England struck a record 171 and Jos Buttler of England made England’s fastest ever 50 from 22 balls as England hit 444-3.
Reference:
http://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/37225767
http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-pakistan-2016/content/story/1052783.html
http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/211599.html