The Australia–England ODI rivalry has produced many memorable batting performances, with players from both sides playing brilliant innings across different eras. From match-winning run chases to extraordinary individual efforts against quality bowling attacks, these encounters have provided memorable moments for cricket fans.
While some batsmen dominated the opposition attack during the tough run chase, others took over their teams with their unique efforts after the initial setbacks. Here's a look at the five highest individual scores in the Australia vs England ODI.
Top 5 highest individual scores in AUS vs ENG ODI
1. Jason Roy (England) — 180 runs
jason roy Played a brilliant innings during the first ODI of England's 2017–18 tour of Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in January 2018. Chasing a target of 305, England suffered an early blow when Mitchell Starc And pat cummins by jonny bairstow And alex helms was dismissed within the first six overs, leaving the visitors at 60/2.
Roy responded with a brilliant counter-performance, completing his century in just 92 balls. He hit 16 fours and five sixes in his 151-ball innings and Joe Root Made a huge partnership of 221 runs with , who remained unbeaten on 91 runs. Roy was eventually out for 180, but his innings put England in a strong position as they successfully chased down the target at 308/5.
2. Robin Smith (England) — 167 runs
Robin Smith produced a unique batting performance in the second ODI of the 1993 tour of England at Edgbaston in May. Batting first, England Craig McDermott And paul raffle India faced a difficult start against Australia, losing several top-order wickets to reach 55/3 and later 105/4.
Smith capped the innings with an unbeaten inning of 167 runs in 163 balls, which included 17 fours and three sixes. They graham thorpe Made an important partnership of 142 runs for the fifth wicket with , who contributed 36 runs. Smith held his bat throughout the 55-over innings, helping England score 277/5, more than 60 percent of the team's total. Although Australia achieved the target, Smith received the Player of the Match award for his outstanding effort.
3. Ben Duckitt (England) — 165 runs
ben duckitt Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore 2025 ICC Champions Trophy Gave a historic performance against Australia in the Group B match. Australia won the toss and decided to bowl, England chose to bowl. Phil Salt And jamie smith Lost the wicket early and reached 43/2. However, Duckitt took the responsibility and led the team with an impressive innings.
This left-handed batsman scored 165 runs in 143 balls, which included 17 fours and three sixes. He shared a 158-run partnership with Root, who made 68, before starting to score quickly against the Australian bowling attack. Duckitt Adam Zampa Scored 50 runs in 36 balls against. His innings took England to 351/8 and became the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history. However, Australia completed a record chase of 356/5, in which Josh English Scored unbeaten 120 runs.
4. Shane Watson (Australia) — 161 runs
shane watson Delivered a match-winning performance in the first ODI of Australia's seven-match series against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in January 2011. After batting, England were all out after scoring 294 runs, in which Kevin Pietersen 78 more Andrew Strauss Scored 63 runs. Australia, on the other hand, while chasing brad haddin, ricky ponting And michael clarke lost early, leaving them at 103/3.
Watson remained unbeaten on 161 off 150 balls, which included 12 fours and four sixes, to help Australia progress towards the target. They cameron white And david hussey formed important partnerships with and ultimately callum ferguson Scored quickly with. Australia needed four runs in the final over, Watson Ajmal Shahzad Ended the match by hitting a six over long-on. Australia scored 297/4 and won by six wickets.
5. Travis Head (Australia) — 154 runs
travis head He broke into the top five with a brilliant unbeaten 154 in the first ODI of the 2024 tour of England at Trent Bridge in September. England were all out after scoring 315 runs in 49.4 overs, with Duckitt making 95 more. will jacks Scored 62 runs. Australia while chasing Mitchell Marsh lost quickly, while steve smith After K's dismissal they reached 93/2.
Head took charge of the chase with an aggressive innings, hitting 20 fours and five sixes in just 129 balls. Them marnus labuschagne Found an ideal partner in, who remained unbeaten on 77 runs from 61 balls, while the two made an unbeaten partnership of 223 runs for the fourth wicket. Head remained unbeaten on 154 to take Australia to 317/3 in just 44 overs and ensure a seven-wicket win with six overs to spare.