Even before the 400-run mark was breached in the Men’s One-Day Internationals (ODIs), Women’s cricket had witnessed the trend of high scores. The first instance of a men’s team reaching the 400-run mark was in 2006 when Australia scored 434 in the famous Johannesburg ODI. It was, however, bettered by South Africa as the home side chased down the record total in 49.5 overs. On the other hand, the first 400 plus score in Women’s ODI was scored in the 90s, 29 January 1997 to be precise. New Zealand Women’s team achieved the feat against Pakistan at Christchurch as they scored 455. In the same year, Australian Women’s cricket team registered 412 against Denmark at Mumbai during Women's World Cup

Meanwhile, 21 years later, New Zealand Women’s team once again breached the 400-run mark. In fact, the. White Ferns fell just ten runs short of the 500-run mark as they finished with 490 for four on board against Ireland on Friday at Dublin. In the opening match of the three-match ODI series, New Zealand opting to bat first hammered Ireland bowlers.

Suzie Bates and Maddy Green scored 151 and 121 respectively to help their side post a monumental total. Besides the two, Jess Watkin and Amelia Kerr scored half-centuries. Ireland then were bundled out for 144 as New Zealand won the match by 346 runs. New Zealand Women's Cricket Team Scores Highest ODI Total: Surpasses Their Own Record Set 21 Years Ago!

New Zealand now becomes the only Women’s team to have scored the 400 plus total twice. Here’s a look at top ten highest team totals in Women’s ODIs:

Highest Totals in Women’s ODI

Team Score Overs Inns Opponents Date
New Zealand W 490/4 50.0 1 Ireland W 8 Jun 2018
New Zealand W 455/5 50.0 1 Pakistan W 29 Jan 1997
Australia W 412/3 50.0 1 Denmark W 16 Dec 1997
Australia W 397/4 50.0 1 Pakistan W 7 Feb 1997
England W 378/5 50.0 1 Pakistan W 22 Jun 2016
England W 377/7 50.0 1 Pakistan W 27 Jun 2017
England W 376/2 50.0 1 Pakistan W 12 Dec 1997
Netherlands W 375/5 50.0 1 Japan W 23 Jul 2003
New Zealand W 373/7 50.0 1 Pakistan W 19 Mar 2009
England W 373/5 50.0 1 South Africa W 5 Jul 2017

As it is evident the list is majorly dominated by New Zealand, Australia, and England Women’s cricket teams. India happens to be the only Asian team in the top 15 on the list. In 2017, Mithali Raj-led side scored 358 for two at Potchefstroom against Ireland.

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