Check out the list of the biggest 5 win by a large margin of runs in the history of ODI cricket, along with the date, opponent, and venue
After defeating Sri Lanka 2-1 in the T20 series, India trounced the Lankan lions 3-0 in the ODI series on Sunday. It was a total whitewash that left Sri Lanka in the shadows throughout the series. Batting first, India put a mammoth 391 runs on the board thanks to Virat Kohli’s undefeated 166-run knock and Shubman Gill’s 116.
List of top 5 biggest win in ODI cricket history by the margin of runs
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In response, Sri Lanka’s innings were limited to 73 runs in 22 overs. Team India won the match by a massive margin of 317 runs, the highest-ever runs margin victory in ODI cricket history. This article will look at the top five highest run margin victories in One Day cricket history.
#5 South Africa – 258 runs
South Africa is fifth on the list of victories with the largest runs margins. South Africa scored 302 runs in their match against Sri Lanka on January 11, 2012, in Paarl. In response, Sri Lanka was all out for 44 runs, handing South Africa a 258-run victory.
#4 South Africa – 272 runs
South Africa has two of the top five largest run margin victories in one-day internationals. On October 22, 2010, South Africa defeated Zimbabwe by 272 runs in Benoni. South Africa set a target of 400 runs and Zimbabwe was restricted to 128 runs while pursuing.
#3 Australia – 275 runs
Australia is next on the list, having defeated Afghanistan by 275 runs on March 4, 2015, at Perth. Australia set a target of 418 runs, and Afghanistan’s innings were reduced to 145 runs.
#2 New Zealand – 290 runs
New Zealand ranks second on the list with the largest winning margin. On July 1, 2008, they defeated Ireland by 290 runs in Aberdeen. New Zealand batted first and scored a magnificent 403, while Ireland’s innings were restricted to 113 runs.
#1 India – 317 runs
On January 15, 2023, India became the first side in ODI history to earn the biggest victory margin. Team India won by 317 runs after Sri Lanka’s innings were limited to 74 runs while chasing 391 runs at Greenfield Stadium.