Saurabh Chede, Author at CricIndeed

Top 10: Highest Run Chases in ODI World Cup

Ireland registered the highest run chase in ODI World Cup history. The Irish team chased down the target of 328 runs set by England.

Sri Lanka’s opening pair Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne share the highest opening partnership (282) in the ICC ODI World Cup.

The West Indies Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels stitched together the highest partnership (372 runs) in the history of the ODI World Cup.

Canada holds the record for the lowest team total in the ICC ODI World Cup. They were bowled out for 36 by Sri Lanka in the 2003 edition.

Australia’s 417/6 against Afghanistan in the 2015 edition is the highest team score in ICC ODI World Cup history.

Ricky Ponting, Glenn McGrath, and Adam Gilchrist have won the ODI World Cup three times, the most among the players who played in the tournament.