Top 5 biggest wins (by runs) in ICC Cricket World Cup history

5 teams that have registered the biggest wins (by runs) in ICC Cricket World Cup history.

The ICC Cricket World Cup has witnessed some of the most thrilling and memorable matches in the history of the sport. There have been some remarkable matches that stand out due to the significant margin of victory in terms of runs. These matches have seen one team completely dominate their opponent, showcasing the exceptional performances of both teams and individual players on the grand stage of international cricket.

There have been many occasions where teams are outshined by others, and on a stage like a World Cup, it becomes more special when you dominate your opponents. We will delve into the list of the top 5 biggest wins (by runs) in ICC Cricket World Cup history.

Here are the top 5 biggest victories by runs in the history of ICC Cricket World Cup:

5. India vs Bermuda, 2007 World Cup - India defeated Bermuda by 257 runs :

In a match held in Port of Spain of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007, India put up an impressive total of 413/5 against Bermuda. Bermuda, managed to score only 156 runs. India clinched a convincing victory by a margin of 257 runs. Virender Sehwag was awarded man of the match for his outstanding performance, scoring 114 runs off just 87 balls.

4. South Africa vs West Indies, 2015 World Cup - South Africa defeated West Indies by 257 runs :

South Africa posted a commanding total of 408/5 in a match against West Indies of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 held in Sydney. West Indies, were bowled out for 151 runs. South Africa secured a dominant victory by a margin of 257 runs. AB de Villiers was named the man of the match for his exceptional performance, remaining unbeaten with a stunning 162 runs off just 66 balls.

3. Australia vs Afghanistan, 2015 World Cup - Australia defeated Afghanistan by 275 runs :

Australia set a formidable total of 417/6 against Afghanistan in a match held in Perth of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. Afghanistan, could only manage 142 runs in response. Australia secured a resounding victory by a massive margin of 275 runs. Man of the match was awarded to David Warner for his outstanding performance, where he scored a remarkable 178 runs off 133 balls. Marking his highest World Cup score.

2. India vs Sri Lanka, 2023 World Cup - India defeated Sri Lanka by 302 runs:

During the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023, which took place in India, the hosts India had a strong batting performance against Sri Lanka in Mumbai, scoring a total of 357 runs in their 50 overs. Sri Lanka faced a challenging task in chasing this score and struggled to reach only 55 runs before losing all their wickets in less than 20 overs, with Mohammed Shami taking 5 wickets. India emerged as the clear victors, winning the game by a massive margin of 302 runs. This victory highlighted India's excellence in both their batting and bowling performance.

The Man of the Match in this match was awarded to Mohammed Shami for his outstanding performance, where he took 5 wickets for just 18 runs in 5 overs.

1. Australia vs Netherlands, 2023 World Cup - Australia defeated Netherlands by 309 runs :

Australia displayed a commanding performance, posting a total of 399/8 against opponents Netherlands in a match held in Delhi of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Netherlands faced a tough challenge and were bowled out for just 90 runs. Australia secured a remarkable victory with an astonishing margin of 309 runs. Glenn Maxwell was named the man of the match for his contribution, scoring an impressive 106 runs off only 44 balls. This victory also stands as the largest margin of victory (in terms of runs) in the history of the World Cup.