The Indian cricket team created history on Sunday (January 15) by registering a stunning 317-run victory over Sri Lanka at the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. This is the highest victory margin in the rich history of the 50-over format.

After India won the toss and chose to bat first, the Men in Blue put up a total of 390 on the board with centuries from Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill. In reply, Sri Lanka could manage a total of 73.

A look at the 5 biggest victory margins in ODI cricket history

Team    Margin

India vs Sri Lanka (2022)    317 runs

New Zealand vs Ireland (2018)    290 runs

Australia vs Afghanistan (2015)    275 runs

South Africa vs Zimbabwe (2010)    272 runs

South Africa vs Sri Lanka (2012)    258 runs

Mohammed Siraj bowled a stunning new-ball spell that saw him take four wickets. Both Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav also got two wickets each.

(With inputs from agencies)