India vs Australia

Result - Final - Ahmedabad

ICC Cricket World Cup

AUS
AUSwinner

241/4 (43 ov)

IND
IND

240/10 (50 ov)

AUS won by 6 wickets

South Africa vs Australia

Result - 2nd Semi-Final (2nd v 3rd) - Kolkata

ICC Cricket World Cup

AUS
AUSwinner

215/7 (47.2 ov)

SA
SA

212/10 (49.4 ov)

AUS won by 3 wickets

India vs New Zealand

Result - 1st Semi-Final (1st v 4th) - Mumbai

ICC Cricket World Cup

NZ
NZ

327/10 (48.5 ov)

IND
INDwinner

397/4 (50 ov)

IND won by 70 runs.

India vs Netherlands

Result - 45th Match - Bengaluru

ICC Cricket World Cup

NED
NED

250/10 (47.5 ov)

IND
INDwinner

410/4 (50 ov)

IND won by 160 runs.

England vs Pakistan

Result - 44th Match - Kolkata

ICC Cricket World Cup

PAK
PAK

244/10 (43.3 ov)

ENG
ENGwinner

337/9 (50 ov)

ENG won by 93 runs.

World Cup 2023: Lowest Powerplay Score in ODI World Cup History

In the history of the ODI World Cup, there have been instances where teams have failed to capitalize on the powerplay overs, resulting in remarkably low scores. Two such matches stand out, with Pakistan and Canada recording the lowest powerplay scores against Zimbabwe in the 2015 and 2011 World Cups, respectively.

During the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, Pakistan faced Zimbabwe in a pool-stage match. Batting first, Pakistan endured a dreadful start as they found themselves in a precarious situation during the powerplay overs. Zimbabwe's bowling attack exerted immense pressure, leading to a meagre total of only 14 runs during the powerplay. The Pakistani batsmen struggled to find their rhythm and failed to exploit the fielding restrictions, resulting in a lacklustre performance.

In another World Cup encounter, Canada faced Zimbabwe during the 2011 edition. Opting to bat first, Canada endured a nightmarish start as Zimbabwe's bowlers wreaked havoc during the powerplay overs. The Canadian batsmen faltered against a disciplined bowling attack, managing to score only 14 runs. It was a woeful display of batting, characterized by an inability to score boundaries and capitalize on the fielding restrictions.

These low powerplay scores highlight the challenges faced by teams in taking advantage of the fielding restrictions during the crucial early overs of an ODI match. Powerplay overs provide an opportunity to accumulate quick runs, set a solid foundation, and build momentum for the innings. However, the struggles of Pakistan and Canada in these matches demonstrate how a combination of disciplined bowling, lack of aggressive intent, and the pressure of the occasion can lead to missed opportunities.

As the cricketing world gears up for the 2023 ODI World Cup, teams can learn from these instances and work on strategies to avoid similar pitfalls. The importance of a strong start, aggressive batting, and the ability to exploit the fielding restrictions cannot be underestimated. Teams must focus on capitalizing on the powerplay overs to set a solid foundation for a successful inning.

Lowest Powerplay Score in ODI World Cup History

Team Opposition Score Venue Year
Sri Lanka India 14/6 Wankhede 2023
Pakistan Zimbabwe 14/2 Brisbane 2015
Canada Zimbabwe 14/3 Nagpur 2011
West Indies Pakistan 18/3 Mirpur 2011
South Africa Australia 18/2 Kolkata  2023
Canada Sri Lanka 20/3 Hambantota 2011
Scotland New Zealand 22/4 Dunedin 2015
Netherlands England 23/2 Pune 2023
Afghanistan England 24/2 Sydney 2015
Afghanistan Bangladesh 24/3 Canberra 2015
India New Zealand 24/4 Manchester 2019
UAE Pakistan 25/3 Napier 2015
Pakistan West Indies 25/4 Christchurch 2015
Canada Pakistan 25/2 Colombo (RPS) 2011
Ireland India 27/2 Bangalore 2011
New Zealand India 27/1 Manchester 2019
Australia England 27/3 Birmingham 2019
Zimbabwe India 27/2 Auckland 2015
India Australia 27/3 Chennai 2023

*Last Updated on 19th November 2023