Australia made the first 400 in a men's ODI, and South Africa chased it. 438, the double century, and how the one-day game sped up.
12 March 2006, Johannesburg: Australia 434, the first 400 in a men's ODI. Herschelle Gibbs made 175 off 111 balls and Mark Boucher hit the winning four with one ball to spare.
Sachin Tendulkar, the first men's ODI double century (Gwalior, 2010). Rohit Sharma's 264 (2014), still the highest score. Shubman Gill, the fastest ODI double century (117 balls, 30 September 2026), as India chased 406.
From one six every 127 balls (1995–2003) to one every 55 (ODIs 4,001–5,000); run rate from about 4.35 an over to more than 5.25. The record total today: 498.