India made history on Sunday as they registered biggest victory (by runs) in 50-overs international cricket. This record feat was achieved during the third ODI against Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram, cementing India’s place in the annals of cricketing history.
India thrashed Sri Lanka by a heavy margin of 317 runs, surpassing New Zealand’s 290-run victory over Ireland in Aberdeen in July 2008. Before this, India’s biggest victory in terms of runs came against Bermuda during the 2007 World Cup in Port of Spไain. In that game, India defeated Berꦜmuda by 257 runs.
Chasing India’s mammoth total of 390/6, Sri Lanka were bundled out for a paltry 73 in 22 overs. Mohammed Siraj was responsible for wrecking havoc in the Sri Lankan camp with figures of four for 32 in 10 overs. Mohammed Shami (2/20) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/16) did the rest of the damage.
India’s historic win was perfectly set up by Virat Kohli’s 46th ODI century and Shubman Gill’s second in the 50-overs format as the hosts posted a mammoth total on the board. Kohli hit an unbeaten 166 off 110 while Gill gave India a perfect start with 116 from 97 deliveries. Captain Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer also played valuable knocks of 42 and 38, respectivelꦰy.
Biggest wins in ODIs (by runs):
- 317 – India vs Sri Lanka in Trivandrum, 2023
- 290 – New Zealand vs Ireland in Aberdeen, 2008
- 275 – Australia vs Afghanistan in Perth, 2015
- 272 – South Africa vs Zimbabwe in Benoni, 2010
- 258 – South Africa vs Sri Lanka in Paarl, 2012
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
India won the 3rd ODIC cricket match against Sri Lanka by 317 runs, the 𝗕𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 win by margin in ODIs.
IND 390/5
SL 73
Virat Kohli 166*— Sri Lanka Tweet 🇱🇰 (@SriLankaTweet)
If yo🌸u seek to dominate the opposition, to create awe, then you must win ♛like this.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
Largest margin of victory in men’s ODIs:
317 runs – IND vs SL, 2023
290 runs – NZ vs IRE, 2008
275 runs – AUS vs AFG, 2015
272 runs – RSA vs ZIM, 2010
258 runs – RSA vs SL, 2012— Nic Savage (@nic_savage1)
India beat Sri Lanka by 3🐈17 runs in 3rd ODI. Scorecard:
— betvisa69.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Vi♕rat Kohl✅i is looking at the future of Indian batting.
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
Shubman Gill is an absolute gun! Huge future ahea❀d. Great to watch it unfold.
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB)
Heartiest Congratulations to & for their spectacular centuries 🦩💯😍
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25)
create history 💥
Win by 3️⃣1️⃣7️⃣ runs which is the biggest margin of victory in the history of ODIs and clean sweep the series 3️⃣✨-0️⃣ 👏🏻💙 🐷
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan)
74th International hundred for the King 🏏
What a Greatest player of this𒅌 generation! Take a Bow King Kohli🙌 �ꦓ�
— Virender Sindhu (@Virendersindhu)
𝙒.𝙄.𝙉.𝙉.𝙀.𝙍.𝙎! 🏆 |
— BCCI (@BCCI)
Two classy 💯s to make the day perfect! 🤩
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders)
P.U.R.E.D.O.M.I.N.A.T.I.O.N.🔥
Super Siraj's 4️⃣-fer & unbelievable run-out make it 3-0 for 🇮🇳 🥳
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers)
It was an absolutely domin🦂ating performance from against Sri Lanka. An amazing showcase of talent and hard work, as we win two series in two weeks. Best wishes to the entire team, and kudos to for their performances!
— Jay Shah (@JayShah)
Player of the Match and Player of ൲the Series: Virat Kꦓohli
— betvisa69.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
