Highest Win Margin in ODI World Cup History

Highest Win Margin in ODI World Cup: The ODI World Cup stands as the largest cricket tournament in history. It occurs every four years and features the best teams in the cricket. The ODI Cricket World Cup is the biggest tournament in cricket, taking place every four years. So far, there have been 13 editions. Australia has been the most successful team, winning six times. India and the West Indies have each won twice, making them the next most successful teams after Australia​.

In this article we will talk about Biggest Wins by Runs in ODI World Cup: Check here the list of the highest wins by runs, by wickets, and by balls remaining in the history of the cricket World Cup.

Also read, Highest Run Chase in ODI Cricket World Cup History | Biggest Upsets in Cricket World Cup History

Highest Win Margin in ODI World Cup

Here are the details on Biggest Win Margins in ODI World Cup by Runs.

#1. Australia vs Netherlands – 309 Runs

In the 2023 World Cup, Australia set a new record for the highest win margin by defeating the Netherlands by 309 runs. Australia scored 399 runs, with David Warner hitting 104 and Glenn Maxwell smashing the fastest World Cup century off just 40 balls. The Netherlands were bowled out for 90 runs, with Adam Zampa taking 4 wickets for 8 runs.

#2. India vs Sri Lanka (2023)

India recorded the second-largest win margin in World Cup history by defeating Sri Lanka by 302 runs in 2023. India scored 357/8, with contributions from Shubman Gill (92), Virat Kohli (88), and Shreyas Iyer (82). Sri Lanka was bowled out for just 55 runs, with Mohammed Shami taking 5 wickets and Mohammed Siraj taking 3.

#3. Australia vs Afghanistan in World Cup 2015 – 275 runs

Australia also holds the third spot with a 275-run victory over Afghanistan in the 2015 World Cup. Australia scored 417/6, and Afghanistan was bowled out for 142.

#4. India vs Bermuda in World Cup 2007 – 257 runs

During the 2007 ODI World Cup in the West Indies, there was another match where a team scored over 400 runs in the initial innings, and the opposing team’s batting collapsed early. This event unfolded in the 12th match of the tournament, which took place between India and Bermuda in Port of Spain.

India didn’t win the toss and was asked to bat first. However, that decision turned out to be favorable for them. India went on to set their highest World Cup total of 413/5 in their first innings.

Virender Sehwag played a notable role for India, scoring 114 runs off 87 balls. Contributions also came from Sourav Ganguly (89), Yuvraj Singh (83 off 46), and Sachin Tendulkar (57* off 29). In the pursuit of the target, Bermuda faced another struggle. Their batting lineup collapsed, and they were bowled out for just 156 runs. Consequently, they suffered a substantial defeat with a margin of 257 runs.

#5. South Africa vs West Indies in World Cup 2015 – 257 runs

The third-largest victory in the history of the ODI World Cup occurred during the 2015 clash between South Africa and West Indies. This match, which was the 19th in the tournament, took place at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Proteas won the toss and opted to bat first.

Their batting lineup performed impressively from start to finish. Hashim Amla (65), Faf du Plessis (62), and Rilee Rossouw (61 off 39) all contributed with strong half-centuries. However, the standout moment was skipper AB de Villiers achieving the fastest ODI 150.

He brilliantly scored an unbeaten 162 off just 66 balls at an astounding strike rate of 245.45. With this performance, South Africa set a formidable total of 408/5 in their first innings, marking their highest score in an ODI World Cup match.

In response, West Indies struggled and were bowled out for a mere 151 runs in 33.1 overs. This led to a commanding victory for South Africa with a remarkable margin of 257 runs in the match.

Highest Win Margin in Cricket World Cup List

Here is the List of Highest Win Margin in ODI World Cup History:

Winner	Margin	Target	Overs	Max	Opposition	Match Date
Australia	309 runs	400	21.0	50.0	Netherlands	25 Oct 2023
India	302	358	19.4	50.0	Sri Lanka	2 Nov 2023
Australia	275 runs	418	37.3	50.0	Afghanistan	4 Mar 2015
India	257 runs	414	43.1	50.0	Bermuda	19 Mar 2007
South Africa	257 runs	409	33.1	50.0	West Indies	27 Feb 2015
Australia	256 runs	302	14.0	50.0	Namibia	27 Feb 2003
India	243	327	27.1	50.0	South Africa	5 Nov 2023
Sri Lanka	243 runs	322	24.4	50.0	Bermuda	15 Mar 2007
South Africa	231 runs	352	34.5	50.0	Netherlands	3 Mar 2011
Australia	229 runs	359	26.5	50.0	Netherlands	18 Mar 2007
South Africa	229 runs	400	22.0	50.0	England	21 Oct 2023
South Africa	221 runs	354	40.0	40.0	Netherlands	16 Mar 2007
Australia	215 runs	349	25.5	50.0	New Zealand	20 Apr 2007
West Indies	215 runs	331	31.3	50.0	Netherlands	28 Feb 2011
Sri Lanka	210 runs	333	36.5	50.0	Canada	20 Feb 2011
South Africa	206 runs	285	28.0	50.0	Bangladesh	19 Mar 2011
Pakistan	205 runs	318	33.1	50.0	Kenya	23 Feb 2011
Australia	203 runs	335	40.1	50.0	Scotland	14 Mar 2007
England	202 runs	335	60.0	60.0	India	7 Jun 1975
South Africa	201 runs	412	45.0	50.0	Ireland	3 Mar 2015

Biggest Wins by Wickets in ICC World Cup

India holds the record for the highest win by wickets margin in World Cup history. In the 1975 World Cup, India defeated East Africa by 10 wickets with 181 balls remaining. Despite the games being 60 overs back then, this record remains impressive.In the 50-over format, the West Indies hold the record. In the 1992 World Cup, the West Indies beat Pakistan by 10 wickets, chasing a target of 221 in just 46.5 overs.

Winner	Margin	Balls Rem	Target	Overs	Max	Opposition	Match Date
India	10 wickets	181	121	29.5	60.0	East Africa	11 Jun 1975
West Indies	10 wickets	89	172	45.1	60.0	Zimbabwe	20 Jun 1983
West Indies	10 wickets	19	221	46.5	50.0	Pakistan	23 Feb 1992
South Africa	10 wickets	172	141	21.2	50.0	Kenya	12 Feb 2003
Sri Lanka	10 wickets	173	125	21.1	50.0	Bangladesh	14 Feb 2003
South Africa	10 wickets	228	109	12.0	50.0	Bangladesh	22 Feb 2003
Australia	10 wickets	49	105	13.5	22.0	Bangladesh	31 Mar 2007
New Zealand	10 wickets	252	70	8.0	50.0	Kenya	20 Feb 2011
New Zealand	10 wickets	99	163	33.3	50.0	Zimbabwe	4 Mar 2011
Pakistan	10 wickets	175	113	20.5	50.0	West Indies	23 Mar 2011
Sri Lanka	10 wickets	63	230	39.3	50.0	England	26 Mar 2011
New Zealand	10 wickets	203	137	16.1	50.0	Sri Lanka	1 Jun 2019
West Indies	9 wickets	236	87	20.4	60.0	Sri Lanka	7 Jun 1975
West Indies	9 wickets	51	191	51.3	60.0	India	9 Jun 1979
New Zealand	9 wickets	74	190	47.4	60.0	Sri Lanka	9 Jun 1979
England	9 wickets	215	137	24.1	60.0	Sri Lanka	20 Jun 1983

Biggest Wins by Balls Remaining in the World Cup

Winner	Margin	Balls Remaining	Target	Overs	Max	Opposition	Match Date
England	8 wickets	277	46	13.5	60.0	Canada	13 Jun 1979
Sri Lanka	9 wickets	272	37	4.4	50.0	Canada	19 Feb 2003
New Zealand	10 wickets	252	70	8.0	50.0	Kenya	20 Feb 2011
Sri Lanka	8 wickets	240	78	10.0	50.0	Ireland	18 Apr 2007
West Indies	8 wickets	239	69	10.1	50.0	Scotland	27 May 1999
West Indies	9 wickets	236	87	20.4	60.0	Sri Lanka	7 Jun 1975
South Africa	10 wickets	228	109	12.0	50.0	Bangladesh	22 Feb 2003
Australia	9 wickets	226	92	12.2	50.0	Ireland	13 Apr 2007
West Indies	9 wickets	226	59	12.2	50.0	Bangladesh	4 Mar 2011
New Zealand	8 wickets	226	124	12.2	50.0	England	20 Feb 2015
West Indies	7 wickets	218	106	13.4	50.0	Pakistan	31 May 2019
England	9 wickets	215	137	24.1	60.0	Sri Lanka	20 Jun 1983
Australia	7 wickets	208	131	15.2	50.0	Scotland	14 Mar 2015
Australia	7 wickets	204	106	26.0	60.0	Canada	16 Jun 1979
New Zealand	10 wickets	203	137	16.1	50.0	Sri Lanka	1 Jun 2019
New Zealand	6 wickets	193	122	17.5	50.0	Scotland	31 May 1999
South Africa	9 wickets	192	134	18.0	50.0	Sri Lanka	18 Mar 2015

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