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England vs Australia ODIs: A Look Back
The England vs Australia rivalry is the oldest and most historic one in the history of cricket. Both nations have played several thrilling encounters in the ODI format, producing some of the iconic moments in the game.
To the excitement of the fans, the England vs Australia rivalry has given some of the most legendary batters the game has witnessed. By displaying sheer class, skills, and talent, these batters have helped their respective teams win many games against their archnemesis.
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The England vs Australia rivalry has been well known and it does not only limit to the Ashes or Test cricket. The two nations are arch-rivals even in white-ball format of the game.
Let us take a look at the five batters with most runs in the England vs Australia ODIs so far.
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Eoin Morgan (England) – 1952 runs
The 2019 ICC ODI World Cup-winning captain, Eoin Morgan is the leading run-scorer in the England vs Australia ODIs till now. Morgan amassed 1952 runs in 55 ODI appearances against Australia at a decent average of 40.66. He has notched up three centuries and 13 half-centuries against the Kangaroos .
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Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 1598 runs
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, who lifted four ICC trophies as a skipper, is the second batter with most runs in the England vs Australia matches in ODI. Against arch-rivals England, Ponting played 56 ODI matches and scored 1598 runs at a remarkable average of 48.42. He hammered eight half-centuries and five centuries against the Three Lions.
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Michael Clarke (Australia) – 1430 runs
The ICC ODI World Cup 2015 winning captain, Michael Clarke, is the third-highest run scorer in the England vs Australia ODIs. The former Australian skipper made 1430 runs in 44 games at a brilliant average of 43.33 against the Three Lions, with the help of 11 half-centuries and one hundred.
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Graham Gooch (England) – 1395 runs
Legendary England cricketer Graham Gooch stands fourth on the list of the most runs in the England vs Australia ODIs. Gooch amassed 1395 runs in 32 outings against Australia, at a decent average of 46.50, with four centuries and nine half-centuries to his name.
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Aaron Finch (Australia) – 1354 runs
Former Australian skipper Aaron Finch piled up 1354 runs in 30 ODI matches. He made seven centuries and five half-centuries against England, at an impressive average of 48.35 and a strike rate of 92.45. Finch is the fifth batter with most runs in England vs Australia ODIs.
