The West Indies cricket team reached a special milestone when they took to the field against Australia to play the match 10 of the ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2019 being held in England and Wales. The West Indies team are playing their 800th one-day international match (ODI) today and have become only the fifth team to achieve this distinction in Cricket. Australia vs West Indies Live Cricket Score 10th ODI Match.
West Indies have joined Australia, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the list of teams with more than 800 one-day internationals. India leads the list of teams with most number of one-day internationals played by a team. India have played a total of 967 ODIs. ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Jason Holder, Andre Russell, Shai Hope and Other Key Players in the West Indies Team for CWC.
ICC Cricket World Cup Tweeted About West Indies's 800th ODI
Today's encounter with Australia marks the 800th ODI for the #MenInMaroon
It's been quite a journey. What's your favourite match from their history? pic.twitter.com/aHDKsjzWid
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 6, 2019
After India, Australia have played the second most number of one-day international matches. Australia are playing their 934th ODI, as they face West Indies in their second match of the ICC CWC 2019. Pakistan are number three on the list, with 919 matches. Sri Lanka have played 839 ODIs and are currently fourth on the list. Australia vs West Indies Live Cricket Score of ICC World Cup 2019 Match.
Check the ODI Records of Teams in the Table Below (Top 10 Teams With Most Matches)
Team | Matches (ODI) | Won/Lost | Tied/No Result |
India | 967 | 501/417 | 9/40 |
Australia | 934* | 567/323 | 9/34 |
Pakistan | 919 | 480/411 | 8/20 |
Sri Lanka | 839 | 381/416 | 5/37 |
West Indies | 800* | 393/368 | 10/28 |
New Zealand | 760 | 344/370 | 6/40 |
England | 734 | 368/331 | 8/27 |
South Africa | 613 | 378/213 | 6/16 |
Zimbabwe | 521 | 138/365 | 10/28 |
Bangladesh | 364 | 123/234 | 0/7 |
West Indies are now behind India, Australia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in terms of the ODIs played by a team. However, West Indies are ahead of England, New Zealand, South Africa and Bangladesh, among the full time members and test playing nations, in regard to the one-day international matches played. Indian Cricket Team's ODI Record in the UAE.
West Indies have won 393 matches out of the 800 ODIs they have played so far (excluding the 800th match, as it's still underway). West Indies have lost 368 of those matches, tied 10 games and 28 matches have ended in no results. Interestingly, West Indies won the first two Cricket World Cups which were held in England in 1975 and 1979 respectively. They also reached the finals of 1983 World Cup, where they lost to India at Lord's cricket ground.
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