XtraTime Web Desk: Virat Kohli led Indian cricket team will join elite class if they manage to beat minnows Afghanistan in their 2019 ICC World Cup clash at Ageas Bowl in Southampton on Saturday.
If Virat Kohli & co get beat their Asian rivals, they will become only the third team in the history of the sport to win 50 World Cup matches. Five-time champions Australia lead the way with 67 victories while New Zealand have won 52 matches thus far.
India are currently at 49 wins and if they come out victorious in this David vs Goliath clash, they will join the two Trans-Tasman rivals in this elite list.
Teams to have won 50 or more matches in World Cup –
Australia – M: 90, W: 67, L: 21, T: 1, NR: 1, W%: 75.8
New Zealand – M: 83, W: 52, L: 30, T: 0, NR: 1, W%: 63.4
India – M: 78, W: 49, L: 27, T: 1, NR: 1, W%: 64.2