Decoding the biggest defeats for Australia in ODIs (by runs)
What's the story
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).
#1
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.
#2
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.
#3
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.
#4
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.
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