International cricket is one of the most popular sports in the world. It is played by several countries, and each team competes to win. Sometimes, however, one team may dominate the other team, leading to a huge win margin. In this blog post, we will look at the 10 biggest win margins in international cricket.
This was a one-sided game in which Australia scored a massive 417 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. In response, Afghanistan was bowled out for just 142 runs. This win by Australia is the biggest win margin in international cricket.
2. South Africa beat West Indies by 257 runs (South Africa tour of West Indies, 2005)
South Africa scored 588 runs for the loss of just 6 wickets in the first innings. The West Indies team was bowled out for just 136 runs in their first innings and then for 165 runs in their second innings. This win by South Africa is the second-biggest win margin in international cricket.
3. England beat Australia by 242 runs (The Ashes, 1938)
In this match, England scored 903 runs for the loss of just 7 wickets in their first innings, setting a world record for the highest team score in international cricket. Australia was bowled out for 201 runs and 123 runs in their two innings, respectively.
4. Pakistan beat Bangladesh by an innings and 264 runs (Pakistan tour of Bangladesh, 2001)
Pakistan scored 628 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their first innings. In response, Bangladesh was bowled out for just 148 runs in their first innings and 216 runs in their second innings.
5. South Africa beat Zimbabwe by an innings and 231 runs (Zimbabwe tour of South Africa, 2004)
South Africa scored 340 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in their first innings. In response, Zimbabwe was bowled out for just 54 runs in their first innings and 55 runs in their second innings.
6. Australia beat South Africa by an innings and 230 runs (Australia tour of South Africa, 1911-12)
Australia scored 575 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their first innings. In response, South Africa was bowled out for just 184 runs in their first innings and 161 runs in their second innings.
7. England beat India by an innings and 225 runs (India tour of England, 1990)
England scored 653 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their first innings. In response, India was bowled out for just 224 runs in their first innings and 204 runs in their second innings.
8. South Africa beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 229 runs (South Africa tour of Sri Lanka, 2004)
South Africa scored 509 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their first innings. In response, Sri Lanka was bowled out for just 73 runs in their first innings and 207 runs in their second innings.
9. India beat Afghanistan by an innings and 262 runs (India tour of Afghanistan, 2018)
India scored 474 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their first innings. In response, Afghanistan was bowled out for just 109 runs in their first innings and 103 runs in their second innings.
10. Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 226 runs (Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka, 2009)
Pakistan scored 606 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their first innings. In response, Sri Lanka was bowled out for just 90 runs in their first innings
