Thu Feb 06 14:59:04 UTC 2025: ## Stoinis Retires from ODI Cricket, Leaving Behind a Record-Breaking Legacy

**Melbourne, Australia** – Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has announced his retirement from One Day International (ODI) cricket after a nine-year career. The 34-year-old, who debuted in 2015 against England, amassed 1495 runs and 48 wickets in his 71 ODI appearances for Australia. A key member of the 2023 ODI World Cup-winning team, Stoinis contributed significantly with both bat and ball throughout his career.

While acknowledging he didn’t fully reach his potential in the 50-over format, Stoinis leaves behind a remarkable record: the highest score by an Australian batting at number seven or lower in an ODI. His stunning 146* against New Zealand in 2017, achieved while chasing a challenging total and with his team struggling at 67/6, remains a testament to his explosive batting ability. This innings also included 11 sixes, the second-most by an Australian in a single ODI innings.

Stoinis’s retirement marks the end of a significant chapter in Australian ODI cricket, leaving a legacy defined not only by his overall contribution but also by this unforgettable individual achievement.

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