Delhi: The ODI series of three matches between Australia and South Africa has ended. South Africa won the first two matches and won the series 2–1, but in the third and last ODI, Australia gave a befitting reply. The Kangaroos created history by defeating South Africa by 276 runs. This is the biggest win of a ODI match played in 2025 and also the biggest defeat in South Africa’s ODI history.

With this victory, Australia has secured sixth position in the list of biggest win in ODI cricket. Now know which is the top-5 of the history of ODI cricket:

India defeated Sri Lanka by 317 runs (January 2023)

Sri Lanka suffered the biggest defeat in ODI history in the match between India and Sri Lanka on 15 January 2023. Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, India batted first and scored 390 runs for 5 wickets. Shubman Gill played 116 runs and Virat Kohli played a brilliant innings of unbeaten 166 runs.

Chasing the target, Sri Lanka’s team collapsed for just 73 runs. India won this match by a big margin of 317 runs, which is the biggest win in ODI history.

Australia defeated Netherlands by 309 runs (October 2023)

In the match played in Delhi on 25 October 2023, Australia scored a huge score of 400 runs against the Netherlands. In response, the entire Netherlands team was reduced to 91 runs and Australia won the match by 309 runs.

Zimbabwe defeated America by 304 runs (January 2023)

On 26 January 2023, Zimbabwe scored 409 runs in the match between the US and Zimbabwe. Chasing the target, the US team was reduced to just 105 runs. The result was that the US suffered a crushing defeat by 304 runs.

India crushed Sri Lanka, won the match by 303 runs (November 2023)

India scored 358 runs in the match played against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium on 2 November 2023. In response, the entire team of Sri Lanka collapsed for only 55 runs. India won this match by 303 runs.

New Zealand defeated Ireland by 290 runs (July 2008)

On 1 July 2008, New Zealand gave a target of 403 runs against Ireland. The Ireland team could score only 113 runs and lost by 290 runs.

Now Australia’s big win at number six

The third ODI played between Australia and South Africa on 24 August 2025 has also made it to this list. Batting first, Australia scored a huge score of 432 runs for 4 wickets.

Chasing the target, South Africa’s team was reduced to just 155 runs in 24.5 overs. In this way, the Kangaroos won this match by 276 runs and registered the sixth biggest win in ODI history. This is also the biggest defeat of South Africa.