Highest ODI totals by associate nations
Namibia recorded the highest total in ODIs by an associate nation in the 2023 World Cup Qualifier Play-off match against Papua New Guinea in Zimbabwe. Getting a competitive total is quite a task in any format of the sport, however, to be able to register one of the highest scores is another accomplishment. On that note, we take a look at the top three highest ODI totals posted by associate nations-
3. Scotland | 371 runs
During the One-off ODI match against England in 2018, Scotland did the unthinkable when they outrightly dominated the rival side with the bat. The Scottish side scored a humongous 371 runs thanks to Calum MacLeod scintillating unbeaten knock of 140 off 94. His innings featured 16 fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 148.93. Furthermore, Scotland were aided by invaluable knocks from skipper Kyle Coetzer, George Munsey, and Matthew Cross, who scored 58, 55, and 48 respectively. Though England handed a tough fight scoring 365 runs in the chase, Scotland won the thrilling affair by six runs.
2. Netherlands | 374 runs
In the 2023 World Cup Qualifier match, the Netherlands and the West Indies engaged in a thrilling affair, taking the contest to the Super Over. Batting first, the Windies scored 374 courtesy of Nicholas Pooran’s (104 off 65 balls) unbeaten ton coupled with Brandon King and Johnson Charles’ vital innings. In reply, Teja Nidamanuru came all guns blazing and slammed 111 off 76 whereas skipper Scott Edwards scored 67 off 47, which steered the side to get on level terms with the Windies. With this, the Netherlands recorded the second-highest total by an associate nation. Eventually, the Netherlands won the one-over eliminator.
1. Namibia | 381 runs
Likewise, during the World Cup Qualifier Play-off in 2023, Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus led from the front as he hammered 125 off 113 and was aided by Nikolaas Davin’s 90 off 79. With this, Namibia posted the highest total in ODIs by an associate nation and comfortably beat Papua New Guinea by 48 runs.
