Before today, only four sides in the world had ever scored over 400 runs in an innings in a limited overs match. Today at The Oval, both Surrey and Glamorgan achieved this feat in a quite remarkable one day game in the C& G Trophy that saw a host of world records tumble in the London sunshine.

The record breaking day began with Surrey racing to 438-5 in their 50 overs, with Ali Brown making 268. Both were world records – for the highest ever innings total, and the highest ever individual innings, with Brown striking 30 fours and 12 sixes in his awesome knock, which broke South African Graeme Pollock`s previous world best of 222* for Eastern Province. Brown also added 286 for the first wicket with Ian Ward – again the highest partnership for any wicket in one day cricket against Glamorgan.

Glamorgan then replied with 429 - their best ever in a one day game - as they fell just 10 runs short of their target in the final over. Acting captain Robert Croft led the way with a blistering 119, reaching his hundred off just 56 balls – the fastest ever in a one day game for the Welsh county. David Hemp also made 102, whilst Darren Thomas hit a quickfire 71 off just 41 balls.

But despite their sterling efforts, Surrey were the victors by 9 runs in a game that saw the sides register the highest two totals ever made in a limited overs game in the world . In all, 867 runs were scored on the day, breaking the world record in a one-day game, set in India in 2000/01 when the match between India and India B produced 754 runs.As far as the UK is concerned the previous British best was also achieved at The Oval,as in 1994 the match between Surrey and Worcestershire saw 707 runs being amassed.

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