Average Run-Rate Of Teams In First 10 Overs In ODIs Since World Cup 2019

In ODI World Cup 2019, England scripted history after winning the ICC tournament for the first time. The Eoin Morgan-led side defeated New Zealand by boundary counts in the final. The nail-biting match ended in a tie with both the teams scoring 241 on the scoreboard.

The super over also ended in a tie. 2 years post the ODI World 2019, the champions England has dropped to 3rd rank in ICC’s ODI rankings while New Zealand holds the top spot.

In ODIs, run-rates play a very crucial role. Unlike Test cricket, ODI matches consist of limited numbers of 50 overs. Therefore, every team attempts to score as many runs as possible on the scoreboard so as to win the match.

Also, during the first 10 overs in ODIs, every team tries to score runs at a high run rate so as to get a good start while batting. In this listicle, we take a look at the average run-rate of teams in the first 10 overs in ODIs since World Cup 2019.

Average Run-Rate Of Teams In First 10 Overs In ODIs Since World Cup 2019

10. Bangladesh- 3.77

Bangladesh has the least average run-rate in ODIs in the first 10 overs post ODI World Cup 2019. The team’s average run rate in the first 10 overs stands at 3.77. Since ODI WC 2019, Bangladesh has played 15 ODI matches so far in the last two years.

They have won 8 matches and lost 7 games. Their highest score was 322/8 and 322/3, made against Zimbabwe in March 2020. Bangladesh has an average run rate of 5.15 in ODIs since WC 2019.

9. West Indies- 4.56

West Indies takes the 9th spot in this list with an average run-rate of 4.56 in the first 10 overs in ODI cricket since World Cup 2019. West Indies has played 21 matches since ODI WC 2019, out of which they won 10 and lost 10. One game ended with no result.

West Indies’ highest score in ODI was 315/5 in a match against India in December 2019. Their lowest score was 122 all-out in a game against Bangladesh in January 2021. West Indies has an average run rate of 5.23 in ODIs since WC 2019.

8. Afghanistan- 4.58

Afghanistan takes the 8th spot in this list with an average run-rate of 4.58 in the first 10 overs since ODI World Cup 2019. During the period, the Asian nation has played only 6 ODIs, winning 3 and losing 3.

They smashed the highest total of 287/9 in a match against Ireland in January 2021 while their lowest score was 194 all-out in a match against West Indies in November 2019. In the last two years, West Indies had an average run rate of 5.08 in ODIs.

7. South Africa- 4.66

South Africa team gets the 7th spot in this list with an average run-rate of 4.66 in the first 10 overs in ODIs since ODI World Cup 2019. The team has played 9 matches during the time, winning 5 and losing 3, while 1 match ended with no result.

South Africa’s highest score since ODI WC 2019 was 341/6 in a match against Pakistan in April 2021. South Africa has maintained an average run rate of 5.75 in ODIs post-ODI WC 2019.

6. Pakistan- 4.83

Pakistan takes 6th place in this list. Since ODI World Cup 2019, Pakistan accounts for a run-rate of 4.83 in the first 10 overs in ODIs. In the last two years post-ODI WC 2019, Pakistan has played 8 ODIs.

They have won 6 matches and lost only 1. One match of Pakistan ended in a tie. Pakistan’s highest score in an ODI during the period was 324/9, which they smashed in an ODI against South Africa in April 2021. Pakistan has an average run rate of 5.96 in ODIs since WC 2019.

5. Sri Lanka- 4.93

Sir Lanka gets the 5th spot in this list with an average run-rate of 4.93 in the first 10 overs in the ODIs played after World Cup 2019. During the period, Sri Lanka played a total of 17 ODIs, winning 7 and losing 9.

One match ended with no result. Pakistan’s highest score post-ODI WC 2019 was 345/8 in a match against West Indies in February 2020. Sri Lanka has an average run rate of 5.35 in ODIs in the last two years post ODI WC 2019.

4. Australia- 5.03

In the list of teams with the highest average run-rate in the first 10 overs in ODI cricket since World Cup 2019, Australia bags the 4th spot. Australia has an average run rate of 5.03 in the first 10 overs in ODIs during the period. Since ODI WC 2019, Australia has played 13 ODI games, winning 6 and losing 6.

Their one match ended with no result. Their highest total was 389/4 in an ODI against India in November 2020. Australia has managed an average run rate of 5.88 in 50-overs cricket post-ODI WC 2019.

3. New Zealand- 5.07

New Zealand gets the 3rd spot in this list. New Zealand accounts for an average run rate of 5.07 in the first 10 overs in ODIs since World Cup 2019. Since ODI WC 2019, the team has played 7 ODI matches, out of which they won 6 games and lost 1.

Their highest score in an ODI was 348/6 in an encounter against India in February 2020 while their lowest total was 187 all-out in a match against Australia in March 2020. New Zealand has managed an average run rate of 5.99 in ODIs since the last edition of the 50-over World Cup.

2. India- 5.29

India grabs the 2nd spot in this list with an average run-rate of 5.29 in the first 10 overs in ODI cricket since World Cup 2019. During the period, India has played 18 ODIs, winning 9 matches and losing 8 while 1 game ended with no result. India’s highest score post-ODI WC 2019 was 387/5 in an ODI against West Indies in December 2019. India accounts for an average run rate of 6.34 in ODIs during the last two years.

1. England- 5.78

England gets the top spot in this list. After winning the ODI World Cup in 2019, England has managed an average run rate of 5.78 in the first 10 overs in ODIs. During the period, England has played 15 ODIs, winning 7 matches and losing 6.

There were 2 games that ended with no result. England’s highest total post-WC 2019 final is 337/4, which they smashed in an ODI against India in Match 2021. England has also maintained an average run rate of 5.96 in ODI cricket post-ODI WC 2019.