One-day cricket began 54 years ago on January 5, 1971. Since then, many records have been made and broken in this format. The largest victory by runs in ODI cricket is 342 runs. So far, only five teams have won by more than 300 runs in this format. India has won by more than 300 runs twice in ODI cricket. Zimbabwe has also achieved this feat once. Here, we will tell you about the five largest victories by runs in ODI cricket history.
1. England - won by 342 runs
Batting first, England posted a massive total (414 runs). This score was a testament to their aggressive strategy, with their batsmen fearlessly hitting fours and sixes. In response, the entire South African team collapsed like a house of cards under the pressure of the massive target of 415 runs. They were all out for just 72 runs. This defeat was a huge humiliation for South Africa and a golden record for England. The England team has now held this record.
2. India - Won by 317 runs
The Indian batsmen showcased their full potential in this match. Virat Kohli played a brilliant and unbeaten innings of 166*, while young Shubman Gill provided excellent support with 116, helping India reach 390. Chasing the target, the Sri Lankans were completely thwarted by the Indian bowlers, especially Mohammed Siraj (4 wickets), and were bowled out for just 73 runs.
3. Australia - Won by 309 runs
Australia took control of the match from the start. David Warner's brilliant century and Glenn Maxwell's brilliant innings at the end helped Australia post a mammoth total of 399. Maxwell displayed his aggression by scoring a century in just 44 balls. The Netherlands failed to withstand the pressure and were all out for just 90 runs. This victory was Australia's biggest victory.
4. Zimbabwe - won by 304 runs
It was a good performance for Zimbabwe. Their captain, Sean Williams, played a brilliant and aggressive innings of 174 runs, helping the team to a mammoth total of 408. Facing such a huge target, the USA team failed to hold on and lost the match by a huge margin of 304 runs. This victory not only earned Zimbabwe a place in the record books but also wrote a proud chapter in their cricket history.
5. India - Won by 302 runs
Batting first at the Wankhede Stadium, India scored 357 runs, thanks to half-centuries from Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer. The real magic of this match was found in the bowling. The lethal swing and pace of Mohammed Shami (5 wickets) and Mohammed Siraj (3 wickets) completely dismantled the Sri Lankan batting lineup, collapsing them for just 55 runs. This continued India's impressive winning streak in the World Cup.
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