The Cricket World Cup is a One Day International (ODI) tournament for men’s cricket organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The tournament has been held every four years since 1975 and has seen some of the greatest players and teams in the sport compete for the coveted trophy. Individual records in the World Cup are dominated by India batsman Sachin Tendulkar, who holds numerous records including the most runs scored and the most centuries in the tournament. Australia’s Glenn McGrath also holds several individual bowling records, having featured for his country in four World Cups. Team records include the most World Cup wins, which is currently held by Australia with 5 victories (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015).
Cricket World Cup Records for the Greatest Win Margin (by runs):
| Margin | Teams | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 275 runs | Australia (417–6) beat Afghanistan (142) | WACA, Perth | 4 March 2015 |
| 257 runs | India (413–5) beat Bermuda (156) | Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad | 19 March 2007 |
| South Africa (408–5) beat West Indies (151) | SCG, Sydney | 27 February 2015 | |
| 256 runs | Australia (301–6) beat Namibia (45) | Senwes Park, Potchefstroom | 27 February 2003 |
| 243 runs | Sri Lanka (321–6) beat Bermuda (78) | Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad | 15 March 2007 |
Highest Win Margin by Runs in World Cup (Australia vs Afghanistan)
The Australia vs Afghanistan match in the 2015 Cricket World Cup is widely considered as one of the most lopsided matches in the history of the tournament. The Australian team, led by Michael Clarke, put on a dominant performance with the bat, scoring 417 runs for the loss of just 6 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. The innings was powered by a century from opener David Warner and half-centuries from Steven Smith and Shane Watson.
Afghanistan, playing in just their second ever World Cup, were no match for the star-studded Australian side. Despite a valiant effort from their bowlers, they were unable to restrict the Australian batting line-up and were eventually bowled out for just 142 runs, handing Australia a comprehensive victory. The 275-run margin of victory remains one of the largest in the history of the Cricket World Cup and is a reminder of the incredible performance put on by the Australian team on that day.
2nd Highest Win Margin by Runs in World Cup (India vs Bermuda/ South Africa vs West Indies)
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The India vs Bermuda match in the 2007 Cricket World Cup saw India record one of the largest win margins in the tournament’s history. Playing at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad, India put on a batting masterclass, scoring 413 runs for the loss of just 5 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. The innings was powered by a century from opener Sachin Tendulkar and half-centuries from Rahul Dravid and Yuvraj Singh.
Bermuda, playing in their first ever World Cup, were no match for the strong Indian side. Despite a solid effort from their bowlers, they were unable to restrict the Indian batting line-up and were eventually bowled out for just 156 runs, handing India a comprehensive victory by a margin of 257 runs. The 257-run margin of victory remains one of the largest in the history of the Cricket World Cup and is a reminder of the incredible performance put on by the Indian team on that day.
3rd Highest Win Margin in World Cup (Australia vs Namibia)
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Australia’s match against Namibia in the 2003 Cricket World Cup saw them record a massive win margin of 256 runs. Playing at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom, Australia put on a dominant performance, scoring 301 runs for the loss of just 6 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. The innings was powered by a century from opener Adam Gilchrist and half-centuries from Damien Martyn and Ricky Ponting. Namibia, playing in their first ever World Cup, were no match for the strong Australian side.
The Australian bowlers, led by Glenn McGrath, were equally dominant, with McGrath himself taking 4 wickets for just 14 runs. The Namibian batting line-up was unable to withstand the pressure from the Australian bowlers and were bowled out in just 20.3 overs. The highest win margin by runs in the Cricket World Cup is a testament to the dominance of the winning team on that day. The matches that hold this record, such as Australia vs Namibia in 2003 and India vs Bermuda in 2007, showcase the quality of the winning team’s batting and bowling performances. These matches are a reminder of the incredible cricketing talent on display in the World Cup and the excitement that the tournament brings to fans around the world.
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