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Detailed explanation-1: -England broke its own record for the highest-ever score in the history of one-day international cricket by making 498-4 against the Netherlands on Friday.

Detailed explanation-2: -Liam Livingstone and Jos Buttler’s fireworks helped England mount a historic score of 498/4 against Netherlands on Friday which is also the highest-ever score in a one-day cricket international.

Detailed explanation-3: -England posted a new world record as they smashed a mammoth 506/4 on Day 1 of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.

Detailed explanation-4: -England’s Team Record Performances. England twice scored 13 goals against Ireland, in the 13-0 victory on 18 February 1882 in Belfast and in the 13-2 win on 18 February 1899 in Sunderland. The 13-0 victory also represents, of course, England’s biggest ever margin of victory.

Detailed explanation-5: -England have recorded the highest chase at the MCG when they chased 305 runs in the last match played between both sides in 2018. Australia scored 304 runs courtesy of a century from Aaron Finch. England chased the target in 48.5 overs where Jason Roy scored 180 runs and Joe Root scored 91*.