Smallest Win (R) in ODI

Smallest Win by Runs in ODI Teams is the ultimate testament to nerve and tactical precision, occurring when a team secures victory by a razor-thin margin of just 1 run.
While infrequent in the grand history of One Day Internationals, these 1-run thrillers represent the pinnacle of sporting drama, often decided by the final delivery of the 50th over. As of 2026, these matches remain the rarest of outcomes, requiring the bowling side to maintain absolute discipline under extreme pressure to deny the batting side a single game-tying run. This statistic is more than just a numerical minimum; it encapsulates the essence of the sport, where hours of strategic play culminate in a single moment of high-stakes execution, proving that in elite cricket, every single ball truly counts.