In an exhilarating One-Day International (ODI) match in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India shattered the previous record for the largest margin of victory by runs, defeating Sri Lanka by a massive 317 runs on 15 January 2023.
India posted an impressive 390 for 5, powered by stellar performances from Virat Kohli (166 not out) and Shubman Gill (116), who formed a formidable partnership at the crease. Their brilliant batting display put Sri Lanka on the back foot, setting a daunting target for the visitors.
In response, Sri Lanka was all out for just 73 runs, with Mohammed Siraj leading the charge for India’s bowlers. Siraj’s exceptional 4-wicket haul for 32 runs dismantled Sri Lanka’s top order, ensuring the victory was secured with ease.
This remarkable 317-run victory eclipsed the previous record of 290 runs, which had been set by New Zealand against Ireland in July 2008. While the men’s ODI record was broken, the overall ODI record still stands with New Zealand’s women, who defeated Pakistan by 408 runs in 1997. India’s comprehensive victory is now etched in the record books, marking a new high in ODI history.
