Australia registered the biggest win in ODI World Cup history on October 25 as they thrashed Netherlands by 309 runs in New Delhi at the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup.
India came close to breaking that record on Thursday, November 2, as they ran through the Sri Lankan batting order. On a good batting track at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India put 357-8 on the board.
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The Sri Lankan chase never took off as they lost Pathum Nissanka on the very first ball. Indian pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah (1-8), Mohammed Shami (5-18) and Mohammed Siraj (3-16) were in red hot form and helped the hosts dismiss Sri Lanka for 55 in 19.4 overs.
What are the biggest wins in World Cup history?
The current record for the biggest win in terms of runs belongs to Australia, who beat Netherlands by 309 runs in Perth in the 2015 World Cup. The Aussies scored 399 thanks to David Warner and Glenn Maxwell's centuries. The Dutch were then bowled out for 90 runs/
The biggest wins in World Cup history (in terms of runs) are as follows.
| Team | Margin | Opposition | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 309 runs | Netherlands | New Delhi | 2023 |
| India | 302 runs | Sri Lanka | Mumbai | 2023 |
| Australia | 275 runs | Afghanistan | Perth | 2015 |
| India | 257 runs | Bermuda | Port of Spain | 2007 |
| South Africa | 257 runs | West Indies | Sydney | 2015 |
| Australia | 256 runs | Namibia | Potchefstroom | 2003 |
| Sri Lanka | 243 runs | Bermuda | Port of Spain | 2007 |
| South Africa | 231 runs | Netherlands | Mohali | 2011 |
| Australia | 229 runs | Netherlands | Basseterre | 2007 |
| South Africa | 229 runs | England | Mumbai | 2023 |
| South Africa | 221 runs | Netherlands | Basseterre | 2007 |
| Australia | 215 runs | Netherlands | Delhi | 2011 |
Who will win the 2023 World Cup?
India and New Zealand are both among the top five favourites for the 2023 World Cup title. The odds from Dafabet are as follows:
| Team | Odds (Dafabet) |
|---|---|
| India | 2.30 |
| England | 6.00 |
| South Africa | 6.00 |
| New Zealand | 6.50 |
| Australia | 8.50 |
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