The highest individual ODI score by an England batter is 182, which was scored by Ben Stokes against New Zealand in the third ODI of the 2023 series. Stokes batted at number four and smashed 16 fours and 8 sixes in his innings, helping England to post a total of 373/6. England won the match by 110 runs, and Stokes was named the Man of the Match.
Here is a list of the top 5 highest individual ODI scores by England batters:
Rank | Player | Score | Opponent | Venue | Year |
1 | Ben Stokes | 182 | New Zealand | The Oval, London | 2023 |
2 | Jason Roy | 180 | Australia | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 2018 |
3 | Alex Hales | 171 | Pakistan | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 2016 |
4 | Robin Smith | 167* | Australia | Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham | 1993 |
5 | Jos Buttler | 162* | Netherlands | VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen | 2022 |
Jason Roy previously held the record for the highest individual ODI score by an England batter with his 180 against Australia in 2018. However, Stokes broke Roy’s record in 2023 with his 182 against New Zealand.
All of the top 5 highest individual ODI scores by England batters have been scored in the last 10 years, which shows the strength of England’s batting lineup in recent times. England has a number of world-class batsmen in their team, including Stokes, Roy, Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, and Joe Root. This batting lineup is capable of scoring big runs against any opposition, and they will be one of the favourites to win the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.