The iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground has long been regarded as one of the most prestigious venues in world cricket, but the nature of One Day International (ODI) batting at the ground has evolved dramatically over the years. Once known for testing batters with disciplined bowling and traditional cricketing conditions, Lord’s has recently become a stage for explosive run-scoring. The latest England-India ODI in 2026 completely transformed the venue’s record books, with both teams posting the two highest ODI totals ever recorded at the historic ground. Let’s have a look at the some biggest team totals in ODI history at Lord’s.
5 biggest totals at Lord’s in ODI cricket
1) England – 387/3 against India (2026)
England produced the highest ODI total ever seen at Lord’s when they piled up a stunning 387/3 against India during the deciding ODI of the 2026 series. The hosts displayed fearless intent from the outset, taking full advantage of a batting-friendly surface and quick outfield. Their top-order batters kept the scoreboard moving with an array of boundaries and intelligent strike rotation before accelerating further in the final overs. Opener Ben Duckett smashed a brilliant century (141) and was well supported by Jacob Bethell (91), who missed out his ton by just 9 runs. Veteran Joe Root (74) also contributed with is vital knock to help England reach a big total.
The innings showcased England’s aggressive white-ball philosophy, leaving India’s bowlers with little room to recover. The monumental total now stands as the highest ODI score ever achieved at the Home of Cricket.
2) India – 360/7 against England (2026)
The same memorable contest also witnessed India script history by posting 360/7, the second-highest ODI total at Lord’s. Chasing a massive target, the visitors responded with remarkable intent and composure, refusing to let the required run rate dictate the contest. India’s batters mixed calculated aggression with elegant stroke play, keeping the chase alive deep into the innings. Openers Shubman Gill (77) and Rohit Sharma (138) built a splendid partnership to give their team a perfect start. Rohit, whose place was under scanner ahead of the game, ended up becoming first Indian to score an ODI century at Lord’s. Chase master Virat Kohli (74) also starred with the bat but the lower order batters failed to take advantage of the platform set by the top order batters.
Although they eventually fell short, their effort ensured the match entered the record books as one of the highest-scoring ODIs ever played at the venue. It also highlighted the changing nature of modern ODI cricket, where even totals above 350 are no longer considered out of reach.
3) England – 334/4 against India (1975)
For more than five decades, England’s famous 334/4 against India during the inaugural Cricket World Cup in 1975 remained the benchmark at Lord’s. The innings was headlined by Dennis Amiss‘ unbeaten century, an extraordinary achievement in an era when aggressive batting was far less common than it is today.
That score remained unmatched for generations before the batting revolution of the modern era finally pushed it down to third place following the remarkable performances in 2026.
4) South Africa – 330/8 against England (2025)
South Africa occupy fourth position with their impressive total of 330/8 against England in 2025. After overcoming early setbacks, the Proteas stitched together valuable partnerships before finishing strongly in the closing overs to register one of the venue’s finest ODI totals. Matthew Breetzke (85), Tristan Stubbs (58) and Aiden Markram (49) sizzle with the bat to help Proteas reach a record-breaking total.
5) England – 328/6 against Ireland (2017)
Completing the list is England’s 328/6 against Ireland in 2017. The innings reflected the transformation of England’s white-ball approach under Eoin Morgan, with Alex Hales producing a brilliant century and Joe Root providing crucial support. The commanding total laid the foundation for a comfortable victory and marked another important milestone in England’s rise as one of the world’s most destructive ODI teams.
