Lowest team totals against India in World Cups

Lowest team totals against India in World Cups: The Indian cricket team was never known to possess a threatening bowling attack from almost the time they started playing ODI cricket. Yes they have had thrilling bowlers in their line-ups at regular intervals and some really commendable ones. But, never have we seen a formidable attack to win them matches single handedly. For a country and team so intensely batting oriented producing an impressive bowling performance is quite a task. Here are the 10 best performances by the Indian bowlers in which they have restricted their opponents to lowest totals in World Cups. 10. Zimbabwe 155 The India vs Zimbabwe match in the 1983 world cup was the 8th match of the tournament Kapil Dev won the toss and invited Zimbabwe to bat first. (Photo Source: Getty Images) The India vs Zimbabwe match in the 1983 world cup was the 8th match of the tournament Kapil Dev won the toss and invited Zimbabwe to bat first. Indian bowlers were on the money from the start of the innings, the first wicket fell on the score of 13 and by the time West Indies completed 155 runs they were all out. This is regarded as one of the better bowling performance by the entire Indian bowling attack. 9. New Zealand 146 It was the super sixes match by two prominent teams in the tournament India and New Zealand. (Photo Source: Getty Images) It was the super sixes match by two prominent teams in the tournament India and New Zealand. Winning the toss Sourav Ganguly put the kiwis in to bat first on the helpful Centurion wicket. All that the New Zealand batters could manage was 146 and they were all done. Indian bowlers bowled exceptionally well on the day especially left-arm pacer Zaheer Khan who bowled the match winning spell of 8-0-42-4. 8. West Indies 140 This was the big match, final of the Prudent World Cup 1983 at the Mecca of cricket the Lord’s cricket ground. (Photo Source: Getty Images) This was the big match, final of the Prudent World Cup 1983 at the Mecca of cricket the Lord’s cricket ground. Batting first the Indian team had given the West Indies of 184 to chase. It was expected to be an easy win for the West Indians looking at the batting they had, all the Indian bowlers were too spirited to give it away and kept picking wickets at regular intervals and threw out the then world champs out of the game to be win their first ever World Cup title. 7. Netherlands 136 The 7th match of the ICC world cup 2003 between India and Netherlands was not looked as a big game, with India being the favorites.(Photo Source:AFP) The 7th match of the ICC world cup 2003 between India and Netherlands was not looked as a big game, with India being the favorites. Sourav Ganguly the Indian captain won the toss and elected to bat first; but to the shock of their fans the team was all out for 204 and could not even play full 50 over’s. In the second innings they were much more professional and quickly wrapped up the Netherlands innings for 136. Javagal Srinath and Anil Kumble took 4 wickets each. 6. Zimbabwe 135 Match 11 of the Reliance World Cup 1987; it was time for India to go up against Zimbabwe this time.(Photo Source: Getty Images) Match 11 of the Reliance World Cup 1987; it was time for India to go up against Zimbabwe this time. The visitors won the toss and chose to bat first. They either misread the conditions or underestimated the Indian bowling attack; the move instantly backfired as they lost the first wicket with only 3 runs on the board. In 44.2 over’s Zimbabwe were all-out for 135, in reply India comfortably won the match with 8 wickets in hand. 5. Namibia 130 The dominant Indian team was playing a weaker Namibia on the 23rd February 2003 at City Oval, Pietermaritzburg. (Photo Source: Reuters) The dominant Indian team was playing a weaker Namibia on the 23rd February 2003 at City Oval, Pietermaritzburg. Indian captain won the toss and elected to bat first, the batsmen cashed on to the occasion, and a huge score was put on the board. India posted 311-2 in 50 over’s as Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar hit hundreds. In repose all Namibia could manage was 130 and were all-out in 42.3 over’s. India won the match by 181 runs. 4. Australia 129 1983, Prudent World Cup match 23, Group B contest between Australia and India was expected to be a closely fought match but India batting first posted 247 runs in 60 over’s. (Photo Source: Getty Images ) 1983, Prudent World Cup match 23, Group B contest between Australia and India was expected to be a closely fought match but India batting first posted 247 runs in 60 over’s. Then came back hard and bowled Australia out for 129, they used 6 bowlers but the three, Balwinder Sandhu, S Madan Lal and Rogger Binny picked up 2, 4 and 4 wickets respectively to knock Australia over and grab India an important win in the context of the tournament by 118 runs. 3. East Africa 120 On the 11th June, 1975 India played East Africa at Headingley in Leeds, it was the first edition of the world cup hosted by the creators of the game of cricket England. In the 6th match of the tournament India were playing East Africa who won the toss and elected to bat first. Their batting innings was concluded in 55.3 over’s from the allotted 60 with just 120 runs on board. India chased it down with ease and had all the 10 wickets intact. 2. Sri Lanka 109 The New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg hosted the 4th match of the super sixes league between India and Sri Lanka. (© Getty Images) The New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg hosted the 4th match of the super sixes league between India and Sri Lanka. The Islanders won the toss and put India in to bat first, a strong batting performance by almost all the batsmen propelled India to a solid score of 292. Sri Lanka were dealt early blow in their innings and as the wickets started to fell with just 2 runs on the board, it stopped only when they were all out for 109 runs. India registered one of their biggest wins in world cup cricket winning the match by 183 runs. 1. United Arab Emirates 102 The Indian cricket team was unbeaten in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 for two consecutive matches before they fought the UAE. (© Getty Images) The Indian cricket team was unbeaten in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 for two consecutive matches before they fought the UAE. And the streak continued as they ruffled the UAE to secure a 9 wickets win over the associate team. The UAE skipper won the toss and chose to bat first, a thoroughly professional performance by the bowlers ensured their opponents were bundled on with just 102 runs on the board. In response to it opener Rohit Sharma struck a quick fire half-century and India won the match quite comfortably and are all set to top their group. (*All Stats Updated Till 28th Feb 2015)