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India's ODI World Cup Record

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The table shows India's win-loss record against the other nations at the ICC ODI World Cup since its inception in 1975. Ties and no-results have been excluded. It is seen that the overall record is 26-26. India has a positive record only against West Indies, Bangladesh and Pakistan. They have not played any ODI World Cup game against Afghanistan so far. Their best record is against Pakistan, against whom they have never lost a game at the World Cup. They have not lost to England and West Indies in this tournament since 1992. India has a negative win-loss record both against New Zealand as well as Sri Lanka. Their worst statistics are against Australia and South Africa - only 3 wins in 11 matches against Australia, and 1 in 4 against South Africa.
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Ten Closest Matches in ICC ODI World Cup Over the years, one-day cricket has produced some great matches. A description of ten of the closest and most thrilling ICC ODI World Cup matches is given below. The matches have been arranged in chronological order: 1. 11th June 1975 - Edgbaston - Pakistan vs West Indies. - West Iindies won by 1 wicket This must rank as one of the greatest ODI matches of all time. Electing to bat, Pakistan scored 266/7. Captain Majid Khan was majestic in his innings of 60; he was assisted by contributions or 55 and 58 from Mushtaq Mohammad and Wasim Raja respectively. When West Indies batted, Sarfraz Nawaz ran amuck. West Indies, with a batting lineup that included Greenidge, Kallicharan, Kanhai, Lloyd and Richards, were reduced to 203-9. However, the last wicket partnership of Murray and Robersts stymied Pakistan. West Indies won with 2 balls remaining. Sarfraz, with 4-44, was adjudged the man of the match. If West Indies had lost this match, they mi...