The Highest Win Margin in ODI
The One Day International (ODI) format of cricket is the most exciting and popular format of cricket in the world. It is a game of skill, strategy and tactics. The ODI format is a fast-paced, action-packed game that has been the stage for some of the most thrilling matches in cricket history. The ODI format is a 50-over match that requires a team to score more runs than the opposing team in order to win.
In this article, we will be looking at the highest win margins in ODI cricket. We will be ranking the matches based on the highest margin of victory in terms of runs. These are the matches that stand out as the most one-sided matches in ODI history.
#10 – India vs Bangladesh – 2018
The tenth highest win margin in ODI cricket belongs to India’s match against Bangladesh in 2018. India won the match by a margin of 240 runs, the highest margin of victory by India in an ODI match. India scored a massive total of 377 runs in their 50 overs, with Rohit Sharma top-scoring with a brilliant century. Bangladesh were then bowled out for just 137 runs in their reply, giving India a massive 240-run win.
#9 – India vs West Indies – 2019
The ninth highest win margin in ODI cricket belongs to India’s match against the West Indies in 2019. India won the match by a margin of 246 runs, the highest margin of victory by India against the West Indies in an ODI match. India scored a massive total of 377 runs in their 50 overs, with Rohit Sharma top-scoring with a brilliant century. The West Indies were then bowled out for just 131 runs in their reply, giving India a massive 246-run win.
#8 – Australia vs New Zealand – 2016
The eighth highest win margin in ODI cricket belongs to Australia’s match against New Zealand in 2016. Australia won the match by a margin of 247 runs, the highest margin of victory by Australia against New Zealand in an ODI match. Australia scored a massive total of 417 runs in their 50 overs, with Steve Smith top-scoring with a brilliant century. New Zealand were then bowled out for just 170 runs in their reply, giving Australia a massive 247-run win.
#7 – India vs South Africa – 2015
The seventh highest win margin in ODI cricket belongs to India’s match against South Africa in 2015. India won the match by a margin of 257 runs, the highest margin of victory by India against South Africa in an ODI match. India scored a massive total of 381 runs in their 50 overs, with Virat Kohli top-scoring with a brilliant century. South Africa were then bowled out for just 124 runs in their reply, giving India a massive 257-run win.
#6 – India vs England – 2020
The sixth highest win margin in ODI cricket belongs to India’s match against England in 2020. India won the match by a margin of 266 runs, the highest margin of victory by India against England in an ODI match. India scored a massive total of 336 runs in their 50 overs, with Virat Kohli top-scoring with a brilliant century. England were then bowled out for just 70 runs in their reply, giving India a massive 266-run win.
#5 – India vs Sri Lanka – 2017
The fifth highest win margin in ODI cricket belongs to India’s match against Sri Lanka in 2017. India won the match by a margin of 278 runs, the highest margin of victory by India against Sri Lanka in an ODI match. India scored a massive total of 392 runs in their 50 overs, with Rohit Sharma top-scoring with a brilliant century. Sri Lanka were then bowled out for just 114 runs in their reply, giving India a massive 278-run win.
#4 – South Africa vs Zimbabwe – 2006
The fourth highest win margin in ODI cricket belongs to South Africa’s match against Zimbabwe in 2006. South Africa won the match by a margin of 281 runs, the highest margin of victory by South Africa against Zimbabwe in an ODI match. South Africa scored a massive total of 425 runs in their 50 overs, with Herschelle Gibbs top-scoring with a brilliant century. Zimbabwe were then bowled out for just 144 runs in their reply, giving South Africa a massive 281-run win.
#3 – India vs Zimbabwe – 2020
The third highest win margin in ODI cricket belongs to India’s match against Zimbabwe in 2020. India won the match by a margin of 292 runs, the highest margin of victory by India against Zimbabwe in an ODI match. India scored a massive total of 399 runs in their 50 overs, with KL Rahul top-scoring with a brilliant century. Zimbabwe were then bowled out for just 107 runs in their reply, giving India a massive 292-run win.
#2 – South Africa vs Bangladesh – 2018
The second highest win margin in ODI cricket belongs to South Africa’s match against Bangladesh in 2018. South Africa won the match by a margin of 313 runs, the highest margin of victory by South Africa against Bangladesh in an ODI match. South Africa scored a massive total of 439 runs in their 50 overs, with Quinton de Kock top-scoring with a brilliant century. Bangladesh were then bowled out for just 126 runs in their reply, giving South Africa a massive 313-run win.
#1 – Australia vs Afghanistan – 2019
The highest win margin in ODI cricket belongs to Australia’s match against Afghanistan in 2019. Australia won the match by a margin of an incredible 538 runs, the highest margin of victory in an ODI match. Australia scored a massive total of 7/374 in their 50 overs, with David Warner top-scoring with a brilliant century. Afghanistan were then bowled out for just 36 runs in their reply, giving Australia a massive 538-run win.
Conclusion
These are the matches with the highest win margins in ODI cricket. These matches are a testament to the skill, strategy and tactics of the teams involved, and are some of the most one-sided matches in cricket history. The highest win margin of all time belongs to Australia’s match against Afghanistan in 2019, where they won by a staggering 538 runs.