Smallest Win (W) in ODI

Smallest Win by Wickets in ODI Teams is the ultimate benchmark of high-stakes drama and lower-order resilience, occurring when a team secures victory with only 1 wicket remaining.
This scenario means the chasing side has lost nine wickets and is one ball away from being bowled out, leaving the fate of the match in the hands of the final batting pair. As of 2026, these 1-wicket thrillers, such as the famous 2015 World Cup clash between New Zealand and Australia, remain the most celebrated displays of "clutch" performance in the sport. A 1-wicket win signifies a total breakdown of the top order met by heroic resistance from the tail-enders. It encapsulates the sheer unpredictability of One Day Internationals, proving that even after hours of play, the difference between glory and heartbreak can come down to a single run or a desperate edge to the boundary.