Decoding the biggest defeats for Australia in ODIs (by runs)
Australia suffered a mammoth 186-run defeat in the 4th ODI against England at Lord's, London on Friday. Victory in the rain-curtailed 39-over contest means the 2024 ODI series between the two sides stay 2-2. England posted a challenging score of 312/5 in 39 overs. Ben Duckett, Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone helped England score big. Here are biggest defeats for Australia in ODIs (runs).
242 runs vs ENG, Nottingham, 2018
On June 19, 2018, the England versus Australia, 3rd ODI at Trent Bridge, Nottingham saw the hosts score a record-breaking 481/6 in 50 overs. Jason Roy (82), Jonny Bairstow (139) and Alex Hales (147) ran riot as the Aussies were left startled. In response, the visitors folded for 239 runs to hand England a 242-run win. Adil Rashid claimed 4/47 for England.
206 runs vs NZ, Adelaide, 1986
In January 27, 1986, the 12th match of the Benson & Hedges World Series Cup, saw New Zealand score 276/7 in 50 overs. Bruce Edgar and John Wright slammed respective 61-run knocks. For the Aussies, Bruce Reid claimed three scalps. In response, Australia folded for just 70 runs in Adelaide. Richard Hadlee's 3/14 floored the hosts. NZ won the match by 206 runs.
196 runs vs SA, Cape Town, 2006
On March 3, 2006, Australia saw South Africa score 289/7 at Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town. Herschelle Gibbs hammered 66 runs with Justin Kemp managing an unbeaten 51. Shane Watson was the pick of the Aussie bowlers (2/46). In response, Australia were bowled out for 93 runs. Makhaya Ntini's 6/22 rocked the visitors. SA won the match by 196 runs.
186 runs vs ENG, Lord's, 2024*
Duckett's 63, Brook's 87 and Livingstone's 27-ball 62* saw England score a brisk 312/5 in 39 overs. England smashed 25 fours and 12 sixes with Livingstone leading the way with 7. Adam Zampa took 2/66 for the visitors. Australia then folded for a score of 126. Matthew Potts claimed a four-wicket haul with Brydon Carse taking three wickets. England won by 186 runs.
