India Gears Up to Host ODI World Cup 2023 in Grand Fashion
The countdown has begun for the highly anticipated ODI World Cup 2023, set to kick off on October 5. This 45-day tournament will feature a total of 48 matches held across 10 venues in India.
After a gap of 11 years, India is returning as the host nation, and they are determined to make this cricket extravaganza a never-before-seen spectacle.
Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the matches, as the pitches in India are known for their high-scoring appeal. The combination of thrilling games and the overall excitement surrounding cricket is expected to make this World Cup a resounding success.
In the lead-up to the competition, let’s take a look at the top 10 team totals and individual scores in previous ODI World Cups.
Top 10 Team Totals in ODI World Cups
South Africa holds the record for the highest team score in an innings in the ODI World Cup. They scored a massive 428 for the loss of 5 wickets in their 2023 World Cup opener against Sri Lanka. Australia, the most successful team in ODI World Cup history, holds the second position with 417 runs scored against Afghanistan in the 2015 World Cup. In third place is India, having scored 413 runs against Bermuda in the 2007 ODI World Cup.
Here is the complete list of the top 10 team totals:
1. South Africa – 428/5 against Sri Lanka in Delhi, on October 7, 2023.
2. Australia – 417/6 against Afghanistan in Perth, on March 4, 2015.
3. India – 413/5 against Bermuda in Port of Spain, on March 19, 2007.
4. South Africa – 411/4 against Ireland in Canberra, on March 3, 2015.
5. South Africa – 408/5 against West Indies in Sydney, on February 27, 2015.
6. South Africa – 399/7 against England in Mumbai, on October 21, 2023.
7. Australia – 399/8 against Netherlands in Delhi, on October 25, 2023.
8. Sri Lanka – 398/5 against Kenya in Kandy, on March 6, 1996.
9. England – 397/6 against Afghanistan in Manchester, on June 18, 2019.
10. New Zealand – 393/6 against West Indies in Wellington, on March 21, 2015.
Top 10 Individual Scores in ODI World Cups
Only two double-hundreds have been scored in ODI World Cups, both achieved in 2015. Martin Guptill of New Zealand scored an unbeaten 237 runs against the West Indies, and Chris Gayle of the West Indies hit 215 runs against Zimbabwe. These innings occupy the first and second positions on the list of top 10 individual scores in ODI World Cups.
India has the most number of batters on this list, with three players included.
Here is the complete list of the top 10 individual scores:
1. Martin Guptill (New Zealand) – 237* against West Indies in Wellington, on March 21, 2015.
2. Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 215 against Zimbabwe in Canberra, on February 24, 2015.
3. Gary Kirsten (South Africa) – 188 against UAE in Rawalpindi, on February 16, 1996.
4. Sourav Ganguly (India) – 183 against Sri Lanka in Taunton, on May 26, 1999.
5. Vivian Richards (West Indies) – 181 against Sri Lanka in Karachi, on October 13, 1987.
6. David Warner (Australia) – 178 against Afghanistan in Perth, on March 4, 2015.
7. Kapil Dev (India) – 175* against Zimbabwe in Tunbridge Wells, on June 18, 1983.
8. Virender Sehwag (India) – 175 against Bangladesh in Mirpur, on February 19, 2011.
9. Quinton de Kock (South Africa) – 174 against Bangladesh in Mumbai, on October 24, 2023.
10. Craig Wishart (Zimbabwe) – 172* against Namibia in Harare, on February 10, 2003.
Favorites to Win ODI World Cup 2023
According to the Dafabet odds, India, England, and Australia are the frontrunners to win the ODI World Cup 2023. Here are the betting odds for the top teams:
1. India – 3.25
2. England – 4.50
3. Australia – 5.00
4. Pakistan – 8.00
5. New Zealand – 9.00
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