If you love cricket, you know ODI records change fast. In the last few weeks we’ve seen bowlers hit career‑high figures, batsmen smash big knocks, and teams set new chase benchmarks. This page pulls together the most buzzworthy moments so you can stay on top of the numbers without scrolling through endless scorecards.
Australia’s youngster Cooper Connolly made headlines in Mackay by taking 5 for 22 against South Africa. At 22 he became the youngest Aussie to claim a five‑wicket haul in ODIs, breaking a 38‑year record. The win helped Australia post 431/2, the biggest margin of 276 runs in an ODI against South Africa.
Another eye‑catching spell came when Connolly fractured his hand after a blows from Pakistan’s Mohammad Hasnain in Perth. While the injury was a setback, his earlier five‑for showed how emerging spinners can dominate the middle overs, something teams are now scouting for in upcoming series.
Dewald Brevis proved that a T20 hero can adapt to the 50‑over game. After a blistering 125* in Darwin, he added a steady 53 in Cairns and later scored 49 in an ODI against Australia, showcasing the balance needed between aggression and patience.
On the South Asian front, Sri Lanka announced a fresh ODI squad for the New Zealand tour with Charith Asalanka as captain. The selection signals a shift toward younger talent aiming to rebuild the side’s record after a mixed run of results.
Even in the women's game, Venus Williams' wild‑card entry into the Cincinnati Open reminded us that age isn’t a barrier to making history. Though not an ODI, her story adds to the narrative that players can break records at any stage of their career.
Team totals are also soaring. Australia’s 431/2 in Mackay is one of the highest scores ever recorded in ODIs, pushing the benchmark for what’s chaseable. Opponents now have to rethink strategies, focusing on early wickets and aggressive powerplays to stay in the game.
For fans tracking the numbers, keeping an eye on these trends helps predict which players might climb the leaderboards next. Bowlers with emerging five‑for potential, batsmen converting T20 flair into ODI consistency, and squads reshuffling for fresh energy are the storylines to watch.
So whether you’re reviewing last week’s match or planning which series to follow, these ODI record updates give you a quick snapshot of the biggest performances shaping the format today.
England women's cricket team crushed Ireland by 275 runs, bowling them out for just 45 in a stunning ODI at Belfast. Tammy Beaumont scored an unbeaten 150, becoming the first Englishwoman to hit two 150+ ODI scores. This result marks England's largest ODI victory and Ireland's lowest total ever.
Sherfane Rutherford has smashed the West Indies record for runs in the first eight ODI innings, racking up 389 runs and surpassing legend Desmond Haynes. Rutherford’s explosive 113 versus Bangladesh capped off a run that includes six 50+ scores. His partnerships powered the Windies to a crucial win, hinting at a new era for their batting lineup.