- Sri Lanka vs the Netherlands; 443 for nine – Amstelveen
Third on the list of highest team score in ODI cricket is Sri Lanka National Cricket Team. Although, they were facing a weaker team like the Netherlands. The gentleman’s game is also about records galore from time-to-time.
On July 4, 2006, the Lions posted a staggering total of 443 for nine at Amstelveen to register their highest team total in ODI cricket.
One of the rock stars of Sri Lanka Cricket, Sanath Jayasuriya entertained one and all during his breezy innings. The southpaw scored 104-ball 157. His innings included 24 fours and a solitary six. He was eventually named Man of the Match for his willow show.
Moreover, aggressive in nature, Tillakaratne Dilshan also smashed a fine ton (117) to pile miseries upon Netherlands’ bowlers.
Sri Lanka won the game by 195 runs after dismissing the Netherlands on 248 in 48.3 overs.