Top 5 Lowest Powerplay Score in ODI World Cup 2023

The ODI World Cup 2023 has come to an end with just one final match to go, which is slated to take place on November 19 at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. However, hosts India have reached the finals, where the winner of the second semi-final clash will play against the home team in the final clash.

However, the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 has witnessed some flabbergasting batting performances in the marquee event. On the other hand, few teams were unable to get a good start in the game owing to the toughest bowling restrictions in the game of the ongoing big tournament.

Meanwhile, speaking of the same subject, check out here the top 5 teams who have the lowest score in the powerplays to their name in the ODI World Cup 2023.

1. India v Sri Lanka at Wankhede, 2 Nov 2023 (14 runs)

India v Sri Lanka (Source – Twitter)

Sri Lanka cricket team places themselves at the top spot in terms of scoring minimum runs in powerplays in ODI World Cup 2023. Notably, the Kusal Mendis-led side was only able to post 14 runs in the powerplays against India on November 2 in Mumbai. Speaking about the game here, hosts India pile up 357/8 in the given 50 overs. However, while chasing, Sri Lanka could only post 55 runs before getting all out.

2. Australia v South Africa at Eden Gardens, 16 Nov 2023 (18 runs)

Australia v South Africa (Source – Twitter)

However, the South African team places themselves in the second spot in terms of scoring the fewest runs in powerplays. Notably, the Proteas were only able to score 18 runs in the powerplays against Australia during the ODI World Cup 2023 semi-final clash.

3. England v Netherlands at Pune, 8 Nov 2023 (23 runs)

England v Netherlands (Source – Twitter)

The Netherlands are in the third spot, as they were only able to get 23 runs against defending champions England on November 8 in Pune. Meanwhile, speaking about the game, England posted a massive total of 339/9 in the given 50 overs. However, due to the chase, the Dutch team was dismissed for just 179 runs before getting an all-out in the game.

4. India v Australia at Chennai, 8 Oct 2023 (27 runs)

India v Australia (Source – Twitter)

Hosts India are also on the list, as they were only able to pile up 27 runs in their opening game against Australia as they were reduced to 2/3 early in the game. However, despite scoring low runs in the powerplays, the Men in Blue were able to win their game against Australia by six wickets, thanks to flabbergasting batting performances by Virat Kohli and KL Rahul.

5. Afghanistan v New Zealand at Chennai, 18 Oct 2023 (28 runs)

Afghanistan v New Zealand (Source – Twitter)

The Afghanistan side is in the fifth spot, as they were only able to pile up 28 runs against New Zealand on November 18 in Chennai. Speaking about the game here, New Zealand posted a huge tally of 288/6 in the given 50 overs. However, due to the chase, the Afghan side could only pile up 139 runs before getting all out and leading the Black Caps to a tremendous win in the game.