India vs South Africa 

Despite Sanju Samson's heroics with the bat, Team India suffered a nine-run defeat against South Africa in the first ODI on October 06 (Thursday). 

Half-centuries in vain 

Samson and Shreyas Iyer hit attractive half-centuries, but India failed to chase down South Africa's score of 249/4. 

SA lead 1-0

After securing a confidence-boosting win, the Proteas are now leading the three-match ODI series 1-0.

Record

Let's take a look at the list of teams that have lost the most matches in ODIs cricket. 

5 | Zimbabwe 

Zimbabwe have played 553 matches in ODI cricket, losing 390 of those fixtures and winning just 143 contests. 

4 | West Indies 

West Indies have played 852 matches in ODI cricket, losing 402 of those fixtures and winnings 410 contests. 

3 | Pakistan 

Pakistan have played 945 matches in ODI cricket, losing 418 of those fixtures and winnings 498 contests. 

2 | India 

India have played 1,012 matches in ODI cricket, losing 433 of those fixtures and winnings 529 contests. 

Sri Lanka have played 875 matches in ODI cricket, losing 434 of those fixtures and winnings 398 contests. 

1 | Sri Lanka

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