For the first time in 45 years, India did not win a single ODI match in 2024 : The year 2024 brought such ups and downs for Indian cricket, which fans can hardly forget. If the Indian team won the T20 World Cup this year, then for the first time in history, it also lost a clean sweep Test series to New Zealand, but as if this was not enough. The Indian team did not win even a single ODI match in the year 2024. This is the first time since 1979 and only the third time overall that India has not won a single ODI match. The Indian men's team has been playing ODI matches since 1974. Since then India has been playing ODI matches continuously.
India did not perform well in the beginning
In the initial phase, India did not perform well in this format and in 1974, 1976 and 1979 India could not win a single ODI match. However, in the same period, it won a match in the 1975 World Cup and also defeated Pakistan in 1978.
Continuous winning streak since 1980
The winning streak of Indian cricket that started in 1980 continued till 2023. India won more or less matches every year but this winning streak of India stopped in 2024. However, the Indian team did not play many ODIs this year.
Lost the 3-match ODI series in August
The Indian team reached Sri Lanka under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma with all its stars like Virat Kohli. A 3-match ODI series was held between India and Sri Lanka in August, which Sri Lanka won 2-0. One match of the series was cancelled. The Indian team got the stigma of not winning a single match in 2024.
Unwanted stain on Rohit Sharma's name
It is a coincidence that captain Rohit Sharma had to drink the bitter sip of unwanted stain. That too not once, but twice. The Indian team under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma not only made the unwanted record of not winning a single ODI in 2024, but also lost the Test series at home to New Zealand this year.
New Zealand equalled India
The ODI format did not prove to be good for New Zealand, who came to India a month ago and swept the Rohit brigade in the Test series. The New Zealand team played 3 ODIs this year. It had to face defeat in all three matches.
Ireland-Zimbabwe won 1-1 matches
India and New Zealand were also the teams that played the least number of ODIs this year. After these two, Ireland played the least number of matches. It played 5 ODIs in 2024 and won one. Zimbabwe played 6 ODIs and won one. South Africa also played 6 ODIs, out of which it won 3.