Over the years, the Cricket World Cup tournament has witnessed some of the most thrilling and memorable matches. However, there have also been instances where one team has completely overshadowed the other, registering victories by massive margins. Australia recently set a new benchmark in the ODI World Cup. In a match against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, they registered the biggest victory by runs in ODI World Cup history, defeating their opponents by a staggering 309 runs. This victory surpassed their previous record, where they beat Afghanistan by 275 runs in the 2015 edition.

Let’s find out the top 5 biggest wins (by runs) in Cricket World Cup history

5. Australia Defeated Namibia by 256 runs, World Cup 2002/03

In the 2003 World Cup, Australia faced Namibia in a match that showcased the sheer dominance of the Australian cricket team. The match took place at the North West Cricket Stadium in Potchefstroom on February 27, 2003.

Australia’s Innings: Australia batted first and set a target of 301 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Here’s a breakdown of the key performances:

Batsman	Runs	Balls	Strike Rate
Adam Gilchrist	13	22	59.09
Matthew Hayden	88	73	120.54
Michael Bevan	17	42	40.47
Andrew Symonds	59	63	93.65
Ricky Ponting	2	9	22.22
Damien Martyn	35	50	70.00
Darren Lehmann	50	31	161.29
Brad Hogg	19	14	135.71

Namibia’s Innings: In response, Namibia was bowled out for a mere 45 runs in 14 overs. Glenn McGrath was the star of the show, taking 7 wickets for just 15 runs.

Batsman	Runs	Balls	Strike Rate
Jan-Berrie Burger	4	4	100.00
Stefan Swanepoel	2	8	25.00
Morne Karg	4	14	28.57
Danie Keulder	3	20	15.00
Gavin Murgatroyd	0	3	0.00
Deon Kotze	10	14	71.42
Louis Burger	1	11	9.09
Melt van Schoor	6	10	60.00
Bjorn Kotze	0	3	0.00
Burton van Rooi	0	1	0.00
Rudi van Vuuren	0	1	0.00

Australia won the match by a massive margin of 256 runs. Glenn McGrath was named the Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling performance. This victory showcased Australia’s dominance in the World Cup and their ability to overpower their opponents with both bat and ball.

4.India Defeated Bermuda by 257 runs, World Cup 2006/07

On March 19, 2007, at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad, India faced Bermuda in a group stage match of the World Cup 2006/07. India showcased their batting prowess by setting a mammoth score, and Bermuda struggled to chase it down.

India’s Innings: India batted first and posted a massive score of 413 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 50 overs. Here’s a breakdown of the key performances:

Batsman	Runs	Balls	Strike Rate
Robin Uthappa	3	4	75.00
Sourav Ganguly	89	114	78.07
Virender Sehwag	114	87	131.03
MS Dhoni	29	25	116.00
Yuvraj Singh	83	46	180.43
Sachin Tendulkar	57	29	196.55
Rahul Dravid	7	2	350.00

Bermuda’s Innings: In response, Bermuda managed to score only 156 runs in 43.1 overs. David Hemp was the standout performer for Bermuda with a well-made 76 runs.

Batsman	Runs	Balls	Strike Rate
Oliver Pitcher	0	6	0.00
Steven Outerbridge	9	16	56.25
Delyone Borden	13	38	34.21
David Hemp	76	105	72.38
Irving Romaine	0	10	0.00
Janeiro Tucker	0	6	0.00
Dean Minors	21	36	58.33
Lionel Cann	0	2	0.00
Kevin Hurdle	0	4	0.00
Dwayne Leverock	9	31	29.03
Malachi Jones	1	8	12.50

India emerged victorious by a huge margin of 257 runs. Virender Sehwag, who scored a blistering 114 off 87 balls, was named the Player of the Match. This match highlighted India’s dominant performance in the tournament and their ability to overpower their opponents with ease.

3. South Africa Defeated West Indies by 257 runs, World Cup 2014/15

On February 27, 2015, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, South Africa faced West Indies in a group stage match of the Cricket World Cup 2014/15. South Africa displayed a dominant performance with the bat, and West Indies couldn’t match up to the challenge.

South Africa’s Innings: South Africa batted first and posted a colossal score of 408 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 50 overs. Here’s a breakdown of the key performances:

Batsman	Runs	Balls	Strike Rate
Quinton de Kock	12	19	63.15
Hashim Amla	65	88	73.86
Faf du Plessis	62	70	88.57
Rilee Rossouw	61	39	156.41
AB de Villiers	162	66	245.45
David Miller	20	16	125.00
Farhaan Behardien	10	5	200.00

West Indies’ Innings: In their chase, West Indies managed to score only 151 runs in 33.1 overs. Jason Holder was the top scorer for West Indies with a valiant 56 runs.

Batsman	Runs	Balls	Strike Rate
Dwayne Smith	31	34	91.17
Chris Gayle	3	4	75.00
Marlon Samuels	0	9	0.00
Jonathan Carter	10	20	50.00
Denesh Ramdin	22	47	46.80
Lendl Simmons	0	2	0.00
Daren Sammy	5	11	45.45
Andre Russell	0	3	0.00
Jason Holder	56	48	116.66
Jerome Taylor	15	18	83.33
Sulieman Benn	1	3	33.33

South Africa emerged victorious by a massive margin of 257 runs. AB de Villiers, who scored an explosive 162 off 66 balls, was named the Player of the Match. This match showcased South Africa’s dominant performance in the tournament and their capability to outclass their opponents with ease.

2. Australia Defeated Afghanistan by 275 runs, World Cup 2014/15

On March 04, 2015, at the Western Australia Cricket Association Ground in Perth, Australia faced Afghanistan in a group stage match of the Cricket World Cup 2014/15. Australia showcased their batting strength, and Afghanistan couldn’t match the high score.

Australia’s Innings: Australia batted first and set a huge score of 417 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 50 overs. Here’s a breakdown of the key performances:

Batsman	Runs	Balls	Strike Rate
David Warner	178	133	133.83
Aaron Finch	4	9	44.44
Steven Smith	95	98	96.93
Glenn Maxwell	88	39	225.64
James Faulkner	7	6	116.66
Mitchell Marsh	8	9	88.88
Brad Haddin	20	9	222.22

Afghanistan’s Innings: In reply, Afghanistan managed to score only 142 runs in 37.3 overs. Nawroz Mangal was the top scorer with 33 runs.

Batsman	Runs	Balls	Strike Rate
Javed Ahmadi	13	24	54.16
Usman Ghani	12	19	63.15
Nawroz Mangal	33	35	94.28
Asghar Afghan	4	10	40.00
Samiullah Shinwari	17	31	54.83
Mohammad Nabi	2	10	20.00
Najibullah Zadran	24	31	77.41
Afsar Zazai	10	40	25.00
Dawlat Zadran	0	4	0.00
Hamid Hassan	7	18	38.88
Shapoor Zadran	0	4	0.00

Australia won the match by a big margin of 275 runs. David Warner, who hit 178 runs in 133 balls, was the best player of the match. This game showed Australia’s strong performance and their ability to set big scores.

1. Australia Defeated Netherlands by 309 runs, World Cup 2023/24

On October 25, 2023, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Australia played against Netherlands in a group stage match of the Cricket World Cup 2023/24. Australia set a big score, and Netherlands couldn’t come close.

Australia’s Innings: Australia batted first and made a total of 399 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 50 overs. Here’s a breakdown of the main performances:

Glenn Maxwell smashes the fastest ODI World Cup century

Batsman	Runs	Balls	Strike Rate
Mitchell Marsh	9	15	60.00
David Warner	104	93	111.82
Steven Smith	71	68	104.41
Marnus Labuschagne	62	47	131.91
Josh Inglis	14	12	116.66
Glenn Maxwell	106	44	240.90
Cameron Green	8	11	72.72
Pat Cummins	12	9	133.33

Netherlands’ Innings: Netherlands could only score 90 runs in 21 overs. Here’s a breakdown of their batting:

Batsman	Runs	Balls	Strike Rate
Vikramjit Singh	25	25	100.00
Max O’Dowd	6	9	66.66
Colin Ackermann	10	11	90.90
Sybrand Engelbrecht	11	21	52.38
Bas de Leede	4	7	57.14
Scott Edwards	12	22	54.54
Teja Nidamanuru	14	18	77.77
Logan van Beek	0	3	0.00
Roelof van der Merwe	0	1	0.00
Aryan Dutt	1	8	12.50
Paul van Meekeren	0	1	0.00

Australia won the match by a big difference of 309 runs. Glenn Maxwell, who made 106 runs in just 44 balls, was the best player of the match. This game showed Australia’s strong play and how they can set big scores.

Most Man of the Match awards in the ODI World Cup history

Summing Up on Biggest Victory by Runs in ODI World Cup

Throughout its past, the Cricket World Cup has been a place for teams to show off their best games and try to make history. Fans are on the edge of their seats during close games, but huge wins show that a team is dominant and better than its opponents. These record-breaking wins, especially by a lot of runs, show how good a team is at hitting and how well it can protect big scores. Australia’s latest win over the Netherlands by an amazing 309 runs shows how good they are at cricket and how successful they have been in World Cups. But as the game changes, we might see even bigger margins in the future. For now, though, these wins are huge in the pages of World Cup history.

FAQ’s on Biggest Victory by Runs in ODI World Cup

Largest Margins of Victory by runs in ODI World Cup History?

Australia Defeated Netherlands by 309 runs, World Cup 2023/24
Australia Defeated Afghanistan by 275 runs, World Cup 2014/15
South Africa Defeated West Indies by 257 runs, World Cup 2014/15
India Defeated Bermuda by 257 runs, World Cup 2006/07
Australia Defeated Namibia by 256 runs, World Cup 2002/03

Who is highest run in World Cup 2023?

Rank	Player Name	Country	Runs
1	Quinton de Kock	South Africa	407
2	Virat Kohli	India	354
3	Rohit Sharma	India	311
4	Mohammad Rizwan	Pakistan	302
5	Rachin Ravindra	New Zealand	290
6	Heinrich Klaasen	South Africa	288

(As of 26th October 2023)

What is the highest runs in ODI victory?

The highest runs in an ODI victory is by India with a margin of 317 runs against Sri Lanka. The match took place in Thiruvananthapuram on 15th January 2023. India set a target of 391 runs and managed to bowl out Sri Lanka, securing a victory by a margin of 317 runs. This record-breaking performance by India stands as the largest margin of victory (by runs) in ODI cricket history.