Highest team total in World Cup history
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In the 2015 Cricket World Cup, the record for the highest team total was set by **Australia**, who piled up a massive 417 for 6 against Afghanistan at the WACA Ground in Perth. It was a brutal display of batting dominance, led by David Warner’s explosive 178 off just 133 balls — the highest individual score for Australia in World Cup history at the time. He was well supported by Steve Smith (95) and Glenn Maxwell, who smashed a quickfire 88 from 39 balls, propelling Australia to a total that seemed almost untouchable.
Afghanistan, playing in their first-ever World Cup, struggled against Australia’s fearsome pace attack and were bowled out for just 142, handing the hosts a colossal 275-run victory — still the largest winning margin in World Cup history. The innings not only showcased Australia’s batting depth but also sent a clear message to other teams in the tournament, which they went on to win for a record fifth time.
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