India has etched its name as the second most triumphant contender in the annals of ODI World Cup cricket. A remarkable 100-run victory over reigning champions England on a blustery Sunday, October 29, at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium marked their 59th conquest in this prestigious competition.
The Men in Blue have now eclipsed New Zealand to seize the coveted second place in the all-time list of ODI World Cup match winners. It is only the formidable five-time champions Australia who have triumphed more often than India in this arena, notching up a staggering 73 wins.
India’s prowess in ODI World Cups extends beyond mere victories, as they boast the second-highest win percentage in the tournament’s history. An impressive 65.56 percent of their matches in the showpiece event have culminated in victory. They find themselves trailing only the Australians, who reign supreme with a remarkable 73 percent, while outclassing the Proteas, who have achieved success in 61.43 percent of their encounters.
In their latest encounter against England, India grappled with challenging batting conditions, ultimately posting a modest 229 for 9 runs. Skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front, crafting an exceptional half-century, well-supported by Suryakumar Yadav, who contributed 49 runs to the cause, propelling India to a competitive total.
The star of the day for India was Mohammed Shami, claimed four key wickets while conceding a mere 22 runs in his seven overs. His exploits facilitated the dismissal of the defending champions for a mere 129 runs, accomplished in 34.5 overs.
