Biggest Victories in ODI History: In the Asia Cup 2023 Final, India clinched one of their most significant ODI victories over Sri Lanka, winning with a staggering 263 balls left in their innings. In ODI cricket history, Mohammed Siraj recorded the third-best bowling figures for an Indian pacer, delivering an impressive 6/21.
Biggest ODI wins for India with Balls Remaining
On September 17, at R. Premadasa Stadium, India faced off against Sri Lanka in the finals of the Asia Cup 2023 and clinched a resounding victory by 10 wickets.
After winning the toss, Sri Lanka opted to bat but found themselves cornered by India’s fierce bowling attack, managing only 50 runs before losing all their wickets. Indian openers then crafted a successful fifty-one-run partnership to seal the match. Mohammed Siraj earned the “Player of the Match” title, while Kuldeep Yadav bagged the “Player of the Series” accolade.
This triumphant performance marked India’s most substantial ODI victory, as they wrapped up their innings with an impressive 263 balls to spare. This feat also stands out as one of the most significant wins in ODI finals history.
Asia Cup 2023 Final Highlights: India Biggest ODI Victory with Balls Remaining
Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera started the batting for Sri Lanka, facing India’s lead bowler, Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah swiftly dismissed Nissanka for just 2 runs.
Siraj then claimed both Kusal Perera, for a duck, and Kusal Mendis, for 17 runs. With Dhananjaya de Silva’s departure at just four runs, Sri Lanka found themselves reeling at 12/5 in the fourth over.
The rest of the Sri Lankan lineup faltered against India’s formidable bowling. Mohammed Siraj took down 6 players, while Hardik Pandya claimed three. By the second ball of the 16th over, Sri Lanka had collapsed at a mere 50 runs.
In response, openers Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill took charge against Sri Lanka’s bowler, Pramod Madushan. Kishan hit a brisk 23 off 18 balls with three boundaries, while Gill notched 27 off 19, including six boundaries. By the 7th over’s first ball, India raced to their target, clinching the win without losing a single wicket.
Biggest ODI Wins For India With Balls Remaining
- 263 vs SL Colombo RPS 2023 *
- 231 vs ken Bloemfontein 2001
- 211 vs WI Trivandrum 2018
- 188 vs Eng The Oval 2022
Biggest Wins In An ODI Final With Balls Remaining
- 263 Ind vs SL Colombo RPS 2023 *
- 226 Aus vs Eng Sydney 2003
- 179 Aus vs Pak Lord’s 1999
Biggest Victories in ODI History
England set the record for the largest victory margin when they outclassed Canada in the 1979 World Cup at Manchester, winning with 277 balls to spare.
Following closely, the Lankan Lions secured both the second and third spots, clinching victories with 274 and 272 balls left against Zimbabwe at Colombo (SSC) in 2001 and Canada in Paarl during the 2003 World Cup, respectively.
Nepal clinched the fourth position, defeating Canada with 268 balls remaining in Kirtipur in 2020. Meanwhile, two-time World Cup runners-up New Zealand stand fifth, having bested Bangladesh with 264 deliveries left in Queenstown in 2007.
Largest Victories in terms of Balls Remaining in ODIs:
Following are the Largest Wins In ODIs with Balls Remaining:
| Team | Opposition | Venue | Year | Balls Remaining |
| England | Canada | Manchester | 1979 | 277 |
| Sri Lanka | Zimbabwe | Colombo (SSC) | 2001 | 274 |
| Sri Lanka | Canada | Paarl | 2003 | 272 |
| Nepal | USA | Kirtipur | 2020 | 268 |
| New Zealand | Bangladesh | Queenstown | 2007 | 264 |
| India | Sri Lanka | Colombo (RPS) | 2023 | 263 |
