The Australia-England ODI rivalry has produced several memorable batting performances, with players from both sides delivering remarkable innings across different eras. From match-winning run chases to outstanding individual efforts against quality bowling attacks, these encounters have provided plenty of moments for cricket fans to remember.
While some batters dominated opposition attacks during difficult run chases, others carried their teams with remarkable individual efforts after early setbacks. Here is a closer look at the five highest individual scores in Australia vs England ODIs.
Top 5 highest individual scores in AUS vs ENG ODIs
1. Jason Roy (England) — 180 runs
Jason Roy produced a sensational innings during the opening 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 setback as Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins removed Jonny Bairstow and Alex Hales inside the first six overs, leaving the visitors at 60/2.
Roy responded with a breathtaking counter-attacking performance, bringing up his century in just 92 deliveries. He smashed 16 fours and five sixes during his 151-ball knock and shared a massive 221-run partnership with Joe Root, who remained unbeaten on 91. Roy eventually departed for 180, but his innings had put England firmly in control as they reached 308/5 to complete the successful chase.
2. Robin Smith (England) — 167 runs
Robin Smith produced a remarkable batting performance in the second ODI of Australia’s 1993 tour of England at Edgbaston in May. Batting first, England endured a difficult start against Craig McDermott and Paul Reiffel, losing several top-order wickets to find themselves struggling at 55/3 and later 105/4.
Smith held the innings together with an unbeaten 167 off 163 deliveries, smashing 17 fours and three sixes. He also shared a crucial 142-run fifth-wicket partnership with Graham Thorpe, who contributed 36 runs. Smith carried his bat through the 55-over innings as England posted 277/5, accounting for more than 60 per cent of the team’s total. Although Australia chased down the target, Smith received the Player of the Match award for his outstanding effort.
3. Ben Duckett (England) — 165 runs
Ben Duckett delivered a historic performance against Australia during the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy Group B encounter at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. After Australia won the toss and elected to bowl, England lost Phil Salt and Jamie Smith early to find themselves at 43/2. Duckett, however, took responsibility and helped the team recover with an impressive innings.
The left-handed batter scored 165 off 143 deliveries, striking 17 fours and three sixes. He shared a 158-run partnership with Root, who scored 68, before accelerating against the Australian bowling attack. Duckett particularly enjoyed facing Adam Zampa, scoring 50 runs off 36 balls against the leg-spinner. His knock powered England to 351/8 and became the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history. However, Australia completed a record chase of 356/5, with Josh Inglis scoring an unbeaten 120.
4. Shane Watson (Australia) — 161 runs
Shane Watson produced a match-winning performance during the opening ODI of Australia’s seven-match series against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in January 2011. England had posted 294 all out after being put in to bat, with Kevin Pietersen scoring 78 and Andrew Strauss contributing 63. Australia, meanwhile, lost Brad Haddin, Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke early in the chase, slipping to 103/3.
Watson remained unbeaten on 161 off 150 deliveries, striking 12 fours and four sixes to guide Australia towards the target. He built important partnerships with Cameron White and David Hussey before accelerating alongside Callum Ferguson towards the end. With Australia needing four runs from the final over, Watson finished the contest in style by hitting Ajmal Shahzad for a six over long-on. Australia reached 297/4 to secure a six-wicket victory.
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5. Travis Head (Australia) — 154 runs
Travis Head completed the top five with a magnificent unbeaten 154 during the opening ODI of Australia’s 2024 tour of England at Trent Bridge in September. England had posted 315 all out in 49.4 overs, with Duckett scoring 95 and Will Jacks adding 62. Australia lost Mitchell Marsh early in the chase before Steve Smith’s dismissal left them at 93/2.
Head took charge of the chase with an aggressive innings, smashing 20 fours and five sixes off just 129 deliveries. He found an ideal partner in Marnus Labuschagne, who remained unbeaten on 77 off 61 balls, as the pair added an unbroken 223-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Head finished on 154 not out, guiding Australia to 317/3 in just 44 overs and securing a dominant seven-wicket victory with six overs to spare.
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