Teams with the Best Record Against India in ODI World Cup History

India is known as one of the cricket powerhouses. There are other powerhouses in the cricketing world but India with its fanbase they become the largest powerhouse. There are very few teams who have dominated them over the years on the cricket ground. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at those dominating teams with the best records against India in ODI World Cup history.

1. Australia

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Australia stands out as the team with the most impressive record against India in ODI World Cups. Spanning from 1983 to 2023, the Australian team has played 13 matches against India, winning 8 of them. With a win-loss ratio (W/L) of 1.600, Australia has proven to be a consistent challenge for India. Their average runs per over (RPO) of 5.36 reflects their ability to score runs freely, and their highest score (HS) of 359 indicates their prowess with the bat.

2. New Zealand

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New Zealand has also been a thorn in India’s side in ODI World Cup encounters. Spanning from 1975 to 2019, New Zealand has faced India 8 times, winning 5 of those matches. With a W/L ratio of 1.666, they have shown their ability to compete effectively against the Indian team. Their disciplined bowling, reflected in a low RPO of 4.28, has often troubled the Indian batting lineup.

3. England

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England, the inventors of the game, have a respectable record against India in ODI World Cups. In 8 matches spanning from 1975 to 2019, England has won 4 times, lost 3 times, and tied 1 match. Their ability to pull off close contests is evident from this record. With a W/L ratio of 1.333, England has often been a challenging opponent for India. Their high score (HS) of 338 showcases their batting prowess.

4. Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka, with their formidable team, has had its moments against India in ODI World Cups. Spanning from 1979 to 2019, they have played 9 matches against India, winning 4 of them. With a W/L ratio of 1.000, Sri Lanka has shown their ability to compete evenly. Their batting has been consistent, with an average (Ave) of 33.53, and they have often managed to score freely (RPO: 5.01).

5. South Africa

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South Africa, despite a shorter history in ODI cricket due to their late inclusion in international cricket, has managed to hold their own against India in the World Cup. Spanning from 1992 to 2019, South Africa has played 5 matches, winning 3 of them. With a commendable W/L ratio of 1.500, they have showcased their competitive spirit. Their ability to restrict runs (RPO: 5.26) and take crucial wickets has been their key to success.

6. West Indies

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The West Indies, known for their historic dominance in cricket, have had a mixed record against India in ODI World Cups. Spanning from 1979 to 2019, they have played 9 matches, winning 3 of them. With a W/L ratio of 0.500, the West Indies have experienced both highs and lows against India. Their highest score (HS) of 282 reflects their potential, but inconsistency has been their downfall.