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Jason Roy's 180 against Australia was one of the most destructive and memorable innings in ODI cricket history. It came during the first One Day International of England's 2018 tour of Australia, played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on January 14, 2018.

Here’s a breakdown of that iconic knock:

Match Context:

Australia batted first and scored 304/8 in their 50 overs.

England needed 305 to win — a challenging target at the MCG.


Jason Roy’s Innings:

Runs: 180

Balls faced: 151

Fours: 16

Sixes: 5

Strike Rate: 119.20


Key Highlights:

Roy’s 180 became the highest individual ODI score by an England batsman at the time, surpassing Alex Hales' 171.

He opened the batting and played with aggression and control, laying the foundation for a successful chase.

His partnership with Joe Root (who scored 91*) was crucial, as they added 221 runs together.

Roy was particularly strong on the off-side, driving and cutting with power and precision.

His innings helped England chase down the target with 7 balls to spare, winning by 5 wickets.


Impact:

The knock marked a turning point for Roy in international cricket, cementing his place as a key figure in England’s white-ball setup.

It showcased England’s new aggressive approach under Eoin Morgan’s captaincy — a strategy that would later win them the 2019 World Cup.