India registered the eight biggest ODI win in the Cricket World Cup history. They beat South Africa by a huge margin of 243 runs in Match 37 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup at Delhi on Nov 5.

India holds the record for the biggest win by runs in ODI cricket history. India beat Sri Lanka by 317 runs during the 2023 Ind vs SL ODI series at Thiruvananthapuram on Jan 15 2023. 

One of the most exciting aspects of One Day International (ODI) cricket is the possibility of a team winning by a large margin of runs. In this blog, we will explore the biggest win by runs in ODI cricket, highlighting some of the most memorable matches and performances in ODI history.

Highest Margin Wins in Cricket World Cup from 1975 to 2023

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Top 10 ODI Cricket's Biggest Win: India Defeats Sri Lanka by 317 Runs

Team India features two more times in the top 10 list of biggest ODI wins with exceptional performances against Sri Lanka and Bermuda. South Africa has three entries in the list, while Australia has two. Here we take a look at the 10 biggest wins in ODI cricket history. 

1) India: 317 runs (vs Sri Lanka, Thiruvananthapuram 2023)

India holds the record for the biggest win by runs in ODI history. Batting first against Sri Lanka, India scored 390/5 in their 50 overs thanks to Virat Kohli’s 166 and Shubman Gill 116. In the second innings, Siraj took 4 wickets and Shami and Kuldeep took 2 wickets each to dismiss Sri Lanka for just 73 runs.

2) Australia: 309 runs (vs Netherlands, Delhi 2023)

On 25 October 2023, Australia recorded the second-biggest win in ODI cricket and the biggest win in ODI World Cup history. Batting first against Netherlands, David Warner scored 104 and Glenn Maxwell hit the fastest hundred (40 balls) in World Cup history to take the team to 399 in 50 overs. Netherlands were dismissed for just 90 runs with Adam Zampa taking 4/8.

Also read: Most Runs in ODI Cricket

3) Zimbabwe: 304 runs (vs USA, Harare 2023)

Zimbabwe holds the record for the third largest win by runs in ODI cricket. The milestone win came during the 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier against USA. Zimbabwe registered their first 400-plus total in ODI cricket thanks to captain Sean Williams 174. In the second innings, Sikandar Raza was the pick of the bowlers (2/15) as USA were all out for 104.  

4) India: 302 runs (vs Sri Lanka, Mumbai 2023)

On November 2nd, 2023, India defeated Sri Lanka by 302 runs, the second-largest margin of victory in Cricket World Cup history. India scored 357/8 batting first, thanks to Shubman Gill's 92, Virat Kohli's 88 and Shreyas Iyer's 82 runs. In the second innings, Shami took five wickets and Siraj took three wickets to dismiss Sri Lanka for just 55 runs in 21 overs.

5) New Zealand: 290 runs (vs Ireland, Aberdeen 2008)

New Zealand previously held the record for the biggest margin of victory in ODIs for 15 years. They beat Ireland by 290 runs back in 2008 at Aberdeen. Batting first, New Zealand scored a gigantic 402 thanks to James Marshall 161 and Brendon McCullum 166 runs. Tim Southee and Michael Mason picked 3 wickets each as Ireland were bowled out for 112 in 28.4 overs.

Also read: Highest Individual Score in ODI Cricket

FAQs

What is the largest win margin by overs in an ODI?

England’s 277-balls victory against Canada during the 1979 Cricket World Cup at Manchester is the largest win by overs or balls in an ODI.  

What is the biggest win in an ODI by wickets?

63 times, teams batting second have won by a margin of 10 wickets in ODI cricket, with India and West Indies doing it a record 10 times.

What is the biggest win for India in an ODI Cricket?

India’s 317-runs victory against Sri Lanka during the 2023 Ind vs SL ODI series at Thiruvananthapuram is the largest win by runs in an ODI.