ENG vs IND: What is India's record in ODI Cricket in Cardiff?
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India are playing their fifth match in Cardiff on July 16.
India are one of the oldest and most dominant nations in ODI cricket. They played their first-ever ODI in 1975 in the inaugural edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup.
Australia own the record for winning the most titles in the ODI World Cup with 6. India and West Indies are next with two titles each. After the West Indies, India were the second nation to win an ODI World Cup in 1983.
Over the years, the Men in Blue have played more than 100 games against Australia, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and Pakistan in the 50-over format. They have a win percentage of over 50 against teams like Australia, Pakistan, and South Africa.
Sophia Gardens in Cardiff is one of the most popular venues in England. It is known for being a high-scoring and pace-friendly wicket.
The highest-ever total at the venue in ODIs is 386/6 by England in a clash against Bangladesh during the Cricket World Cup 2019. Moreover, England once also chased down a 312-run target at the venue against West Indies in 2025, which is still the highest-ever total chased in Cardiff in the 50-over format.
Moreover, India also have an impressive record at this venue in the 50-over format over the years. In their lead-up to the title in the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 in England, India won two crucial games in Cardiff.
India have a brilliant record in Cardiff in ODI cricket
Over the years, India have had an excellent record in ODI cricket at Cardiff. They have played four ODIs at this venue, winning three and losing only one. Out of four games, two were against England and one each against Sri Lanka and South Africa.
The Men in Blue lost against England in the first-ever ODI clash at this venue in September 2011 by 6 wickets. However, they won their next encounter against them in August 2014 by a big margin of 133 runs.
They played against South Africa at this venue during the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, defeating them by 26 runs. In the same campaign, the Men in Blue also outplayed Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the semi-final.
India’s ODI record at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff
| No. | Date | Team | Opposition | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 Sep 2011 | IND | England | Lost | 6 wickets |
| 2 | 6 Jun 2013 | IND | South Africa | Won | 26 runs |
| 3 | 20 Jun 2013 | IND | Sri Lanka | Won | 8 wickets |
| 4 | 27 Aug 2014 | IND | England | Won | 133 runs |
What is India’s record in ODIs in Cardiff?
India have played four ODI games at this venue, winning three and losing one.
What is India’s record in ODIs against England in Cardiff?
Both teams have played two ODI matches in Cardiff and have won one match each.
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