India have come a long way in men’s One-Day International cricket since playing their first 50-over match in 1974. With 987 games under th...
India have come a long way in men’s One-Day International cricket since playing their first 50-over match in 1974. With 987 games under their belt, they are at the top of the list when it comes to most number of one-dayers played by a team. India’s win-percentage of 54.70 is impressive as well – they are third on the all-time list (minimum 20 ODIs).
Over the years, India have notched-up some truly memorable victories in this format. From clinching the odd important win early on to now becoming a powerhouse in the game, India have grown in stature consistently in ODI cricket.
While it’s near impossible to suggest which Indian victory is the greatest of them all, this write-up will look at five triumphs that stand out more than most. These matches remain significant in Indian cricket history for a number of reasons – they came on the biggest stages, they had unforgettable individual performances, and they helped usher in new eras.
Here are the five greatest moments for the Indian men’s cricket team in ODIs (ranked chronologically):
1983 – World Cup
Less than three months before the start of the 1983 World Cup, India defeated the West Indies by 27 runs in an ODI in Berbice, Guyana. Then, in the opening...
