India Sets ODI Record with 402 Runs Against Afghanistan
India's Batting Dominance in 2nd ODI
In the second ODI against Afghanistan at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, India showcased an impressive batting performance after losing the toss and being asked to bat first. The innings unfolded in two distinct phases, with Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan leading the charge, both scoring centuries. Despite a strong start, India faced a collapse, ultimately finishing their innings at 402 runs. At one point, it seemed they might surpass 450 runs. This match marked a historic moment, as India became the first team in ODI history to be all out after scoring 400 runs. Previously, teams had managed to score over 400 runs without losing all ten wickets, with South Africa and England being the closest at nine wickets lost.
India Matches South Africa's Record
With this achievement, India has now scored over 400 runs in ODIs for the eighth time, tying with South Africa for the most 400+ totals in ODI history. Below is a list of teams with the highest number of 400+ scores in ODIs:
| Team | 400+ Totals |
| South Africa | 8 |
| India | 8 |
| England | 7 |
| Australia | 3 |
| New Zealand | 2 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 |
| Zimbabwe | 1 |
The total of 402 runs scored by India in this match is the second-highest ever against Afghanistan in ODIs, and only the second instance of a team reaching 400 runs against them. The record for the highest score against Afghanistan is held by Australia, who scored 417/6 in 2015. Here are the top totals against Afghanistan in ODIs:
- 417/6 Australia, Perth, 2015
- 402 India, Lucknow, 2026
- 397/6 England, Manchester, 2019
- 381/3 Sri Lanka, Pallekele, 2024