Highest ever one-day international total

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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