One Day International Cricket has already traveled time and is close to reaching the sixth decade of its existence. There have been individuals who are treated as demigods, there are teams which are accepted as the best of the era. High scoring matches and low-scoring matches, both have given us some of the worthy competitions among the teams and players. Today, let’s talk about 10 teams with the highest margin ODI wins by runs.
10. 245 Runs (Sri Lanka v India)
On October 29, 2000, Sri Lanka played an ODI Cricket match against India at Sharjah Cricket Stadium as a part of ICC Champions Trophy in Sharjah. Batting first, after winning the toss, the Sri Lankan team scored 299/5 from their overs with Sanath Jayasuriya scoring 189.
Chasing the target, the Indian team were bowled out for 54 with Chaminda Vaas grabbing 5 wickets. It thus recorded a 245 runs win margin. On The win happens to be 8th highest margin ODI wins by runs.
9. 255 Runs (Pakistan v Ireland)
On August 18, 2016, Pakistan played an ODI Cricket match against Ireland at The Village, Dublin. Batting first, after being put into bat by Ireland, the Pakistan team scored 337/6 from their overs with Sharjeel Khan scoring 152.
Chasing the target, the Irish team were bowled out for 82 with Imad Wasim grabbing 5 wickets. It thus recorded a 255 runs win margin. The win happens to be 7th highest margin ODI wins by runs.
8. 256 Runs (India v Hong Kong)
On June 25, 2008, India played an ODI Cricket match against Hong Kong at National Stadium, Karachi as a part of Asia Cup. Batting first, after winning the toss, the Indian team scored 374/4 from their overs with MS Dhoni scoring 109 & Suresh Raina scoring 101.
Chasing the target, the Hong Kong team were bowled out for 118 with Piyush Chawla grabbing 4 wickets. It thus recorded a 256 runs win margin. The win happens to be 6th highest margin ODI wins by runs.
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7. 256 Runs (Australia v Namibia)
On February 27, 2003, Australia played an ODI Cricket match against Namibia at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom as a part of ICC World Cup in South Africa. Batting first, after winning the toss, the Kangaroo team scored 301/6 from their overs with Matthew Hayden scoring 161.
Chasing the target, the Namibia team were bowled out for 45 with Glenn McGrath grabbing 7 wickets. It thus recorded a 256 runs win margin. The win happens to be 6th highest margin ODI wins by runs.
6. 257 Runs (South Africa v West Indies)
On February 27, 2015, South Africa played an ODI Cricket match against West Indies at Sydney Cricket Ground as a part of ICC World Cup in Australia- New Zealand. Batting first, after winning the toss, the Proteas team scored a mammoth 408/5 from their overs with AB de Villiers scoring 162.
Chasing the target, the West Indies team were bowled out for 151 with Imran Tahir grabbing 5 wickets. It thus recorded a 257 runs win margin. The win happens to be 5th highest margin ODI wins by runs.
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5. 257 Runs (India v Bermuda)
On March 19, 2007, India played an ODI Cricket match against Bermuda at Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain as a part of ICC World Cup in West Indies. Batting first, after being put into bat by Bermuda, the Indian team scored a mammoth 413/5 from their overs with Virender Sehwag scoring 114.
Chasing the target, the Bermuda team were bowled out for 156 with Ajit Agarkar & Anil Kumble both grabbing 3 wickets each. It thus recorded a 257 runs win margin. The win happens to be 5th highest margin ODI wins by runs.
4. 258 Runs (South Africa v Sri Lanka)
On January 11, 2012, South Africa played an ODI Cricket match against Sri Lanka at Boland Park, Paarl. Batting first, after winning the toss, the Proteas team scored 301/8 from their overs with Hashim Amla scoring 112.
Chasing the target, the Sri Lanka team were bowled out for 43 with Morne Morkel grabbing 4 & Lonwabo Tsotsobe grabbing 3 wickets. It thus recorded a 258 runs win margin. The win happens to be 4th highest margin ODI wins by runs.
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3. 272 Runs (South Africa v Zimbabwe)
On October 22, 2010, South Africa played an ODI Cricket match against Zimbabwe at Willowmoore Park, Benoni. Batting first, after winning the toss, the Proteas team scored 399/6 from their overs with JP Duminy scoring 129 & AB de Villiers scoring 109.
Chasing the target, the Zimbabwe team were bowled out for 127 with Rusty Theron grabbing 3 wickets. It thus recorded a 272 runs win margin. The win happens to be 3rd highest margin ODI wins by runs.
2. 275 Runs (Australia v Afghanistan)
On March 4, 2015, Australia played an ODI Cricket match against Afghanistan at WACA Ground, Perth as a part of ICC Cricket World Cup in Australia- New Zealand. Batting first, after being put into bat by Afghanistan, the Kangaroo team scored a mammoth 417/6 from their overs with David Warner scoring 178.
Chasing the target, the Afghanistan team were bowled out for 142 with Mitchell Johnson grabbing 4 wickets. It thus recorded a 275 runs win margin. The win happens to be 2nd highest margin ODI wins by runs.
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1. 290 Runs (New Zealand v Ireland)
On July 1, 2008, New Zealand played an ODI Cricket match against Ireland at Mannofield Park, Aberdeen as a part of ICC Development ODI Series in Scotland. Batting first, after being put into bat by Ireland, the Kiwi team scored a mammoth 402/2 from their overs with Brendon McCullum scoring 166 & James Marshall scoring 161.
Chasing the target, the Irish team were bowled out for 112 with Tim Southee & Michael Mason both grabbing 3 wickets each. It thus recorded a 290 runs win margin. The win happens to be the highest margin ODI wins by runs.
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