Top Five Highest Margin of Victories in ODI History

Of late, with the change in dimensions of the grounds and willows, run scoring has become pretty easy for the batsmen across the globe. Over the years, the One-day International (ODI) format has featured many legendary players who have anchored and broken numerous records. And one such record is the margin of victory in terms of the number of runs in ODI cricket.

Moreover, here are the record we will be talking about

5. Sehwag, Yuvraj’s fearsome knocks crushed Bermuda by 257 runs:

India finds a place in the list with their 257-run victory when they outsmarted Bermuda in the 2007 ICC World Cup.

Well, it was a match which was best remembered for the catch at slip taken by Bermuda’s big man that flown off from Uthappa’s blazing willow.

Despite the initial jolt, Sourav Ganguly and Virender Sehwag toyed with Bermuda bowlers to find the fence often than not.

After the Sehwag’s show, it was southpaw Yuvraj Singh, who wrecked havoc by smacking 83 runs off just 46 balls. Earlier, Sehwag registered 114 off 87 deliveries.

In reply to the target, Bermuda batsmen made a queue to the pavilion while trying to go after an Indian attack.

Apart from Hemp’s 76*, none of the Bermuda batsmen stayed at the crease thus giving India a remarkable victory by a margin of 257 runs.

Despite the record-breaking victory, the 2007 ICC 50-over World Cup will always remain as the blackspot in India’s cricket history.

4. Amla’s century, Morkel’s heroics seal 258-run victory facing Sri Lanka:

South Africa, the team that produced quality cricketers to the world cricket finds a place in the list. Hashim Amla’s classic century knock followed by the fiery spell by lanky Morne Morkel saw a glorious day for South Africa.

Amla, who is in glorious form throughout the series registered a fine 112-run to help South Africa post a total of 301 on the board.

Kallis and AB de Villiers too smashed solid fifties to help the blistering knock of Amla go in a right way. Meanwhile, Malinga picked five-wicket haul for Sri Lanka.

In reply to the chase, Morkel and Lonwabo Tsotsobe bowled one of the greatest spells in world cricket to dismantle Sri Lanka to just 43 runs.

They were bundled out to the lowest ever score in their ODI history which saw South Africa register a hefty 258-run victory.

3. AB de Villiers- Duminy’s masterclass helps Proteas win by 272-run victory against Zimbabwe:

South Africa once again finds the place in the list. The sterling partnership between JP Duminy and AB de Villiers thrashed Zimbabweans – to register of the finest victories for the Proteas.

The classy southpaw Jean-Paul Duminy has been the star of the match. He smoked Zimbabwe bowlers to all corners of the park during his course to 129.

AB de Villiers, on the other end, smashed a brilliant 109 with five fours and as many sixes to post a grand total of 400 on the board.

So, during the chase, Zimbabwe went into the second innings with a motto of “see the ball, hit the ball”.

Unfortunately, it didn’t work in favour of them as South Africa pacers had them for a dinner meal.

Duminy was handed as the Man of the Match award whereas, AB de Villiers received Man of the Series for his performance throughout the ODI series. This has been also a top five highest margin of victories in ODI history

2. David Warner’s 178  boosts Aussie to a 275-run victory facing Afghanistan:

Gone are the days when playing against Australia is a huge achievement for the teams across the world and victory against them is a dream come true.

Such has been their dominance on the international circuit.

During the course, in one of those matches, Australia crushed Afghanistan by a margin of 275 runs.

Match took place in 2015 when the swashbuckling opening batsman, David Warner smashed a fantastic 178 to his name. His stunning effort has been followed by Steven Smith’s 95 and Glenn Maxwell’s 39-ball 88 to hand Australia a mammoth total of 417 for six on the board.

In reply to the tally, Afghanistan were never in the game as Australian Pace bowling department headed by speedster Mitchell Johnson and Starc bundled out Afghanistan for a mere 142 thus handing a massive 275-run victory to Australia.

1. Kiwis star combo Marshall-McCullum scripted 290-run victory facing Ireland:

Back then in 2008, the game of cricket saw the complete demolition by the New Zealanders against Ireland.

The stunning knocks from Marshall and Brendon McCullum helped Kiwis thrash Ireland comfortably to register a grand team record to their name.

Marshall knocked 161 off 141 balls by numbering 11 fours and four sixes

Their 274-run knock followed by the stunning cameo of 59 runs off just 24 balls saw New Zealand post a mammoth 402 for two on the board.

In reply, Ireland never looked in chasing the tally as they were fallen like a pack of cards. Tim Southee and Mason grabbed three wickets each while Jacob Oram, Elliot and Jeetan Patel grabbed apiece.