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10 Cricket Matches Which Recorded ODI Wins By Least Wickets

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Today, let’s talk about 10 matches where teams registered ODI wins by least wickets. The list is based on lowest targets, least wickets base and covers matches without reductions of overs, due to rains or bad light or any other reasons. All these are obviously won by one wicket.

10. 1 Wicket (New Zealand v West Indies, 1980)

Date: February 6, 1980, Stadium: AMI Stadium, Christchurch, Match: New Zealand v West Indies (Only ODI Bilateral Series): On February 6, 1980, New Zealand played an ODI Cricket match against West Indies at Christchurch, New Zealand as a one off ODI match. Batting first, after being put into bat first, the West Indies team scored 203/7 from their overs with Sir Gordon Greenidge scoring 103. Sir Richard Hadlee & Lance Cairns (Father of Chris Cairns) grabbed 2 wickets each.

Chasing the target of 204, the New Zealand team had a tough resistance from the West Indies bowlers but JV Coney with his 53 not out & Sir Richard Hadlee with his 41 took their team through. Derick Parry took 3 while Joel Garner & Collis King took two wickets each. The win happens to be among the ODI wins by least wickets.

9. 1 Wicket (India v Sri Lanka, 2013) 

Date: July 11, 2013, Stadium: Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Match: India v Sri Lanka (ODI, Triangular-Series with West Indies): On July 11, 2013, India played an ODI Cricket match against Sri Lanka at Port of Spain, Trinidad as a part of a Triangular-Series at West Indies. Batting first, after being put into bat by India, the Sri Lanka team scored 201 from their overs with Lahiru Thirimanne scoring 46. Ravindra Jadeja took 4 wickets while Bhuvneshwar Kumar & Ishant Sharma took two wickets each.

Chasing a target of 202, the Indian team had a thrilling contest against the neighbor but could sail through thanks to MS Dhoni who scored 45 not out and Rohit Sharma who scored 58. Rangana Herath took 4 wickets while Shaminda Eranga took two wickets. The win happens to be among the ODI wins by least wickets.

8. 1 Wicket (India v New Zealand, 2003)

Date: January 11, 2003, Stadium: Eden Park, Auckland, Match: India v New Zealand (ODI, Bilateral Series): On January 11, 2003, India played an ODI Cricket match against New Zealand at Auckland, New Zealand as a part of a Bilateral series in New Zealand. Batting first, after being put into bat by India, the New Zealand team scored 199/9 from their overs with Lou Vincent scoring 53 & Scott Styris scoring 42. Javagal Srinath grabbed 3 wickets.

Chasing a target of 200, the Indian team couldn’t make it one way but for Virender Sehwag scoring 112 who played the way he used to, under any situation. Interesting is the fact that the second highest runs were 25 delivered as extras by Kiwi bowlers. Andre Adams took 3 wickets. The win happens to be among the ODI wins by least wickets. Also happens to be among the top Indian ODI wins by least wickets.

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7. 1 Wicket (England v West Indies, 1973)

Date: September 5, 1973, Stadium: Headingley, Leeds, Match: England v West Indies (ODI, Bilateral Series): On September 5, 1973, England played an ODI Cricket match against West Indies at Leeds, England as a part of a bilateral series. Batting first, after winning the toss, the West Indies team scored 181 from their overs with Rohan Kanhai scoring 55. Derek Underwood & Chris Old grabbed 3 wickets each.

Chasing the target of 182, the England team couldn’t quite have merry in the middle as they could manage only one wicket win with Mike Denness scoring 66 & Tony Greig scoring 48. Bernard Julien, Keith Boyce & Vanburn Holder took two wickets each. The win happens to be among the ODI wins by least wickets.

6. 1 Wicket (West Indies v Pakistan, 1984)

Date: January 28, 1984, Stadium: Adelaide Oval, Match: West Indies v Pakistan (ODI, Tri-Series): On January 28, 1984, West Indies played an ODI Cricket match against Pakistan at Adelaide, Australia as a part of a Tri-Series. Batting first, after winning the toss, the Pakistan team scored 177/8 from their overs with Wasim Raja scoring 46. Malcolm Marshall got 3 wickets while Larry Gomes took 2.

Chasing the target of 178, the West Indies team almost lost the match only to win by a wicket with Malcolm Marshall scoring 56 not out. Wasim Raja & Abdul Qadir took 3 wickets each. The win happens to be among the ODI wins by least wickets. Match saw all-round performances fighting for a win for their teams, Marshall wining the battle.

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5. 1 Wicket (England v West Indies, 1991)

Date: May 24, 1991, Stadium: Edgbaston, Birmingham, Match: England v West Indies (ODI, Bilateral Series): On May 24, 1991, England played an ODI Cricket match against West Indies at Birmingham, England as a part of a bilateral series. Batting first, after being put into bat by England, the West Indies team scored 173/8 from their overs with Viv Richards scoring 30. Ian Botham grabbed 4 wickets.

Chasing the target of 174, the England team couldn’t find it easy in front of West Indies pacers but managed to win by a wicket with Mike Atherton scoring 69 not out & West Indies giving away 43 extras. Malcolm Marshall, Patrick Patterson, Courtney Walsh & Carl Hooper took two each. The win happens to be among the ODI wins by least wickets.

4. 1 Wicket (Kenya v Bermuda, 2007)

Date: October 28, 2007, Stadium: Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi, Match: Kenya v Bermuda (ODI, Bilateral Series): On October 28, 2007, England played an ODI Cricket match against South Africa at Nairobi, Kenya as a part of a bilateral series. Batting first, after winning the toss, the Bermuda team scored 167 from their overs with Jekon Edness scoring 72. Alfred Luseno grabbed 4 while Hiren Varaiya took 3 wickets.

Chasing the target of 168, the Kenyan team could lose but for Steve Tikolo who took it through scoring 89 not out. Rodney Trott took 4 while Dwayne Leverock& Malachi Jones took 2 wickets each. The win happens to be among the ODI wins by least wickets. Also among Kenya’s ODI wins by least wickets.

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3. 1 Wicket (New Zealand v Australia, 2015)

Date: February 28, 2015, Stadium: Eden Park, Auckland, Match: New Zealand v Australia (ODI, Cricket World Cup): On December 15, 2009, New Zealand played an ODI Cricket match against Australia at Auckland, New Zealand as a part of ICC Cricket World Cup. Batting first, after winning the toss, the Australian team scored 151 from their overs with Brad Haddin scoring 43. Trent Boult grabbed 5 wickets while Southee & Vettori took 2 each.

Chasing the target of 152, the Kiwi team had to face stiff resistance but they could manage one wicket win with Brendon McCullum scoring 50 & Kane Williamson scoring 45 not out. Mitchell Starc took 6 while Cummins took two wickets. The win happens to be among the ODI wins by least wickets. Also among New Zealand’s top ODI wins by least wickets.

2. 1 Wicket (West Indies v Bangladesh, 2004)

Date: May 15, 2004, Stadium: Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, Match: West Indies v Bangladesh (ODI, Bilateral Series): On May 15, 2004, West Indies played an ODI Cricket match against Bangladesh at Kingstown, St Vincent as a part of a bilateral series. Batting first, after being put into bat by West Indies, the Bangladesh team scored 144/8 from their overs with Khaled Mashud scoring 30. Tino Best grabbed 4 while Edwards & Bradshaw took 2 wickets each.

Chasing the target of 145, the West Indies team could win but only by a wicket with Ricardo Powell scoring 52. Manjural Islam Rana took 3 while Khaled Mahmud took 2 wickets. The win happens to be among the ODI wins by least wickets. Also among West Indies’ top ODI wins by least wickets.

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1. 1 Wicket (New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2013) 

Date: June 9, 2013, Stadium: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Match: New Zealand v Sri Lanka (ODI, Champions Trophy): On June 9, 2013, New Zealand played an ODI Cricket match against Sri Lanka at Cardiff, England as a part of a ICC Champions Trophy.

Batting first, after winning the toss, the Sri Lankan team scored 138 from their overs with Kumar Sangakkara scoring 68. McClenaghan took 4 while Mills & Nathan McCullum grabbed 2 wickets each.

Chasing the target of 139, the New Zealand team reached the target but with only one wicket remaining with Nathan McCullum scoring 32. Lasith Malinga took 4 while Eranga took 2wickets. The win happens to be among the ODI wins by least wickets. Also among India’s lowest margin ODI wins by runs.