The One-Day World Cup is organized by the ICC. It is considered a critical point in cricketing history. To win matches in the World Cup, batting initially is viewed as an overall recipe; be that as it may, certain teams have challenged this view and have won chasing targets. Thus, in this article, we will discuss the 'Top 10 successful chases in the World Cup'.
1. Pakistan
Sri Lanka and Pakistan went head to head in a 2023 World Cup group match. Sri Lanka batted first on a road of a pitch and piled up 344-9 in their 50 overs, with Mendis smacking a ton. Pakistan's reply was epic - youngster Abdullah Shafique and veteran Mohammad Rizwan both cracked incredible centuries and put together a massive partnership. Their brilliance led Pakistan to an unforgettable 6 wicket win in a game for the ages.
2. Ireland
England and Ireland went head to head in a 2011 World Cup group match. England batted first and piled up 327-8 in their 50 overs. Ireland's reply was epic as veteran Kevin O'Brien cracked an incredible century and Cusack scored 47, and both put together a massive partnership. Their brilliance led Ireland to an unforgettable 3-wicket win in a game for the ages.
3. Bangladesh
Bangladesh and West Indies went head to head in a 2019 World Cup group match. West Indies batted first and piled up 321-8 in their 50 overs. Bangladesh's reply was epic as veteran Shakib Al Hasan smacked a ton, and Mushfiqur Rahim scored a quickfire 94 and put together a massive partnership. Their brilliance led Bangladesh to a 7-wicket win.
4. Bangladesh
Bangladesh and Scotland went head to head in a 2015 World Cup group match. Scotland batted first and piled up 318-8 in their 50 overs, with Coetzer smacking a ton. Bangladesh's reply was epic as veteran Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah both smacked half-centuries, and put together a massive partnership. Their brilliance led Bangladesh to a 6-wicket win.
5. Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe went head to head in a 1992 World Cup group match. Zimbabwe batted first and piled up 312-4 in their 50 overs, with Andy Flower smacking a ton. Sri Lanka's reply was epic as veteran Ranatunga and Samarasekera smacked half-centuries. Their brilliance led Sri Lanka to a 3-wicket win.
6. Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka and England went head to head in a 2019 World Cup group match. England batted first on a road of a pitch and piled up 309-6 in their 50 overs, with Joe Root smacking a ton. Sri Lanka’s reply was epic - youngster Lahiru Thirimanne and veteran Kumar Sangakkara both cracked incredible centuries and put together a massive partnership. Their brilliance led Sri Lanka to a 9-wicket win.
7. Ireland
Ireland and the Netherlands went head to head in a 2011 World Cup group match. Netherland batted first and piled up 306-10 in their 50 overs, with Ryan ten Doeschate smacking a ton. Ireland's reply was epic as veteran Paul Stirling smacked century, and Porterfield and Nail O'Brien smacked half-centuries. Their brilliance led Ireland to a 6-wicket win.
8. Australia
Australia and Bangladesh went head to head in a 2023 World Cup group match. Bangladesh batted first on a road of a pitch and piled up 306-8 in their 50 overs, with Towhid Hriodoy smacking 74 runs. Australia's reply was epic as Mitchell Marsh smacked century and veteran Smith smacked half-century and put together a massive partnership. Their brilliance led Australia to a 8-wicket win.
9. Ireland
Ireland and West Indies went head to head in a 2015 World Cup group match. West Indies batted first and piled up 304-7 in their 50 overs, with Lendl Simmons smacking a ton. Ireland's reply was epic as veteran Paul Stirling, Ed Joyce, and Nail O'Brien smacked half-centuries. Their brilliance led Ireland to a 4-wicket win.
10. England
West Indies and England went head to head in a 2007 World Cup group match. West Indies batted first on a tricky pitch and piled up 306-10 in their 50 overs, with Chris Gayle smacking 79 runs. England's reply was epic as Kevin Pietersen smacked century and veteran Vaughan smacked half-century. Their brilliance led England to a thrilling 1-wicket win.
