The England men’s cricket team played a historic role in the very first One Day International (ODI) match on January 5, 1971, when they faced Australia. In this format, each team plays a single innings with a limited number of overs, which is currently set at 50. Since that inaugural game, 279 players have proudly represented England.
As of September 2, 2025, England has participated in 815 ODIs. Their record stands at 406 wins, 369 losses, 9 ties, and 31 no-results, resulting in a winning percentage of 49.8%. The team is currently in a transitional phase, looking ahead to the 2027 World Cup and moving on from the “golden generation” that brought them significant success in prior years.
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE | STYLE | JERSEY NO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Brook (Captain) | Batter | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium | 88 |
| Jos Buttler | Wicketkeeper | Batting: Right-hand bat | 63 |
| Joe Root | Batter | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Offbreak, Legbreak | 5 |
| Jason Roy | Batter | Batting: Right-hand bat | 67 |
| Ben Stokes | Allrounder | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium fast | 55 |
| Moeen Ali | Allrounder | Batting: Left hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Offbreak | 18 |
| Jonny Bairstow | Wicketkeeper | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium | 51 |
| James Vince | Batter | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium | 14 |
| Chris Woakes | Allrounder | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium fast | 19 |
| Mark Wood | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Fast | 33 |
| Brydon Carse | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Fast | 92 |
| Sam Curran | Allrounder | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Left arm Medium fast | 58 |
| Ben Duckett | Wicketkeeper | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break | 17 |
| Dawid Malan | Batter | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Legbreak | 99 |
| Will Jacks | Batter | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break | 85 |
| Jofra Archer | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Fast | 22 |
| Liam Livingstone | Batter | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Offbreak, Legbreak | 23 |
| Matthew Potts | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Fast medium | 35 |
| Adil Rashid | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Legbreak | 95 |
| Rehan Ahmed | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Legbreak Googly | 53 |
| Phil Salt | Wicketkeeper | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break | 61 |
| Reece Topley | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Left arm Fast medium | 38 |
| David Willey | Allrounder | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Left arm Fast medium | 15 |
| Zak Crawley | Batter | Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Offbreak | 6 |
| Luke Wood | Bowler | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Left arm Medium fast | 77 |
| Jamie Smith | Wicketkeeper | Batting: Right hand Bat | 39 |
| Gus Atkinson | Batter | Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Fast medium | 37 |
| Tom Hartley | Bowler | Batting: Left hand Bat Bowling: Slow Left arm Orthodox | 79 |
| George Scrimshaw | Bowler | Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Fast medium | 52 |
| Sam Hain | Batter | Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Offbreak | 48 |
| Saqib Mahmood | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Fast medium | 25 |
| Jacob Bethell | Allrounder | Batting: Left hand Bat Bowling: Slow Left arm Orthodox | – |
| John Turner | Bowler | Batting : Right hand Bat Bowling : Right arm Fast medium | – |
| Sam Cook | Bowler | Batting : Right hand Bat Bowling : Right arm Fast medium | 16 |
| Olly Stone | Bowler | Batting : Right hand Bat Bowling : Right arm Fast | 26 |
| Shoaib Bashir | Bowler | Batting : Right hand Bat Bowling : Right arm Offbreak | 67 |
| James Anderson | Bowler | Batting : Left hand Bat Bowling : Right arm Fast medium | 9 |
| Josh Tongue | Bowler | Batting : Right hand Bat Bowling : Right arm Fast medium | – |
| Jack Leach | Bowler | Batting : Left hand Bat Bowling : Slow Left arm Orthodox | 77 |
| Ollie Pope | Batter | Batting : Right hand Bat | 32 |
| Dan Lawrence | Batter | Batting : Right hand Bat Bowling : Right arm Offbreak | 28 |
| Josh Hull | Bowler | Batting : Left hand Bat Bowling : Left arm Fast medium | – |
| Tom Banton | Wicketkeeper Batter | Batting : Right hand Bat | 38 |
| Dan Mousley | Batting Allrounder | Batting : Left hand Bat Bowling : Right arm Offbreak | 80 |
| Jamie Overton | Bowling Allrounder | Batting : Right hand Bat Bowling : Right arm Fast | 10 |
| Jordan Cox | Wicketkeeper Batter | Batting : Right hand Bat | – |
| Sonny Baker | Bowler | Batting : Right hand Bat Bowling : Right arm Fast | – |
About England ODI Squad
Captain – Harry Brook
Head Coach – Brendon McCullum
Assistant Coach – Marcus Trescothick, Paul Collingwood, Jeetan Patel
History and Key Events
Beyond the first ODI in 1971, a defining moment in recent history was the 2019 World Cup victory. This triumph, achieved by a “golden generation” of players, came after a tied match and a tied Super Over, with England ultimately winning on a boundary count.
However, the team has faced challenges since that victory. Following a disappointing 2023 World Cup campaign in India where they, as defending champions, won only three out of nine matches and were eliminated in the group stage, many feel that the successful era is coming to a close. With the 2025 Champions Trophy and the 2027 World Cup approaching, the team is in a period of transition, focusing on exploring new players and combinations.
Records and Achievements
England holds several notable ODI records:
- Highest Team Score: England holds the world record for the highest innings total in ODIs, with an incredible score of 498/4 against the Netherlands in June 2022. They also have the second and third-highest totals: 481/6 against Australia and 444/3 against Pakistan.
- Greatest Win Margin: They hold the world record for the largest victory margin by balls remaining, having defeated Canada with 277 balls to spare in the 1979 World Cup.
In terms of individual records for England:
- Most Runs: Joe Root is the leading run-scorer with 7,140 runs. Eoin Morgan is second with 6,957.
- Most Wickets: James Anderson holds the record for the most ODI wickets for England, with 269.
- Most Matches: Eoin Morgan has played the most ODIs for England, with 225 appearances.
- Highest Individual Score: Ben Stokes holds the record with 182 runs against New Zealand in 2023. This is followed by Jason Roy (180) and Alex Hales (171).
- Most Centuries: Joe Root has the most centuries for England, with 18.
- Most Dismissals (Wicket-keeper): Jos Buttler holds the record with 261 dismissals.
Famous Players
Several players have made a significant impact on England’s ODI history:
- Eoin Morgan: The 2019 World Cup-winning captain, he is the country’s most-capped player and second-highest run-scorer. He also holds the record for the most sixes for England.
- Joe Root: An experienced batter, he is England’s all-time leading ODI run-scorer and century-maker. He was part of the 2023 World Cup and returned to the team for the 2025 Champions Trophy and a tour of India.
- Jos Buttler: Considered England’s best-ever white-ball batter and the current captain. He holds numerous records, including the highest strike rate for an English player and most wicket-keeping dismissals.
- Ben Stokes: A key all-rounder who holds the record for England’s highest individual ODI score. He was unavailable for selection for the 2025 India tour due to a hamstring injury.
- James Anderson: England’s all-time leading wicket-taker in ODIs.
- Darren Gough: Second on England’s all-time wicket-takers list with 234 wickets.
- Paul Collingwood: Played the second-most ODIs for England (197) and is one of only five English players to have scored over 1,000 runs and taken over 100 wickets in the format.
- Kevin Pietersen: A dynamic batsman and the fastest English player to reach 2,000 ODI runs.
FAQs
General Information and History
The team played its first One Day International on January 5, 1971, against Australia.
As of September 2, 2025, England has played 815 ODIs, with 406 wins, 369 losses, 9 ties, and 31 no-results. This gives them a winning percentage of 49.8%.
Since the first match in 1971, 279 players have represented England in the ODI format.
Team Leadership and Key Personnel
Jos Buttler is the regular captain of England’s white-ball teams and also serves as the team’s wicket-keeper. However, Harry Brook served as captain during the September 2025 series against South Africa.
Brendon McCullum is the head coach.
Records and Achievements
England holds the world record for the highest innings total in ODIs, scoring 498/4 against the Netherlands in June 2022. They also hold the second and third-highest totals: 481/6 against Australia and 444/3 against Pakistan.
Joe Root is England’s leading run-scorer in ODIs with 7,140 runs.
James Anderson holds the record for the most ODI wickets for England, with 269.
Eoin Morgan has played the most ODIs for England, with 225 appearances.
Ben Stokes holds the record with 182 runs against New Zealand in 2023.
Joe Root has the most centuries for England, with 18.
Notable Players
Eoin Morgan is the World Cup-winning captain from 2019, England’s most-capped player, and the second-highest run-scorer. He also holds the record for most sixes for England.
Ben Stokes is a key all-rounder who holds the record for the highest individual ODI score for England with 182 runs.
Paul Collingwood is one of only five English players to have scored over 1,000 runs and taken over 100 wickets in the ODI format. He also played the second-most ODIs for England, with 197 appearances.