Otago vs other countries FC Team Records - Smallest Margins
By runs
Winner | Margin | Balls Rem | Target | Overs | Opposition | Ground | Match Date | Scorecard |
| 3 runs | - | 112 | 44.5 | v Otago | Dunedin | 4 Mar 2005 | First-class | |
| 10 runs | - | 218 | 49.3 | v Otago | Dunedin | 15 Mar 2016 | First-class | |
| 18 runs | - | 215 | 80.0 | v Otago | Dunedin | 10 Mar 2018 | First-class | |
| 25 runs | - | 344 | 98.5 | v Otago | Alexandra | 24 Nov 2017 | First-class | |
| 27 runs | - | 502 | 136.4 | v Otago | Dunedin | 11 Dec 2014 | First-class | |
| 34 runs | - | 214 | 63.5 | v Otago | Dunedin | 15 Nov 2023 | First-class | |
| 49 runs | - | 356 | 84.4 | v Otago | Hamilton | 18 Mar 2015 | First-class | |
| 50 runs | - | 305 | 57.1 | v Otago | Dunedin | 6 Nov 2023 | First-class | |
| 51 runs | - | 199 | 61.2 | v Otago | Queenstown | 20 Mar 2005 | First-class | |
| 54 runs | - | 200 | 41.2 | v Otago | Wellington | 20 Feb 2013 | First-class | |
| 81 runs | - | 183 | 71.3x4 | v Otago | Dunedin | 26 Dec 1885 | First-class | |
| 86 runs | - | 247 | 67.2 | v Otago | Queenstown | 25 Feb 2003 | First-class | |
| 90 runs | - | 421 | 113.1 | v Otago | Mount Maunganui | 28 Oct 2020 | First-class | |
| 92 runs | - | 355 | 71.0 | v Otago | Wellington | 17 Dec 2015 | First-class | |
| 95 runs | - | 266 | 51.3 | v Otago | Dunedin | 2 Apr 2018 | First-class | |
| 99 runs | - | 401 | 98.2 | v Otago | New Plymouth | 27 Feb 2006 | First-class | |
| 102 runs | - | 391 | 74.3 | v Otago | Queenstown | 5 Feb 2016 | First-class | |
| 113 runs | - | 354 | 84.0 | v Otago | Hamilton | 5 Dec 2025 | First-class | |
| 115 runs | - | 471 | 89.3 | v Otago | Rangiora | 17 Nov 2009 | First-class | |
| 119 runs | - | 438 | 111.5 | v Otago | Christchurch | 26 Feb 2007 | First-class | |
| 134 runs | - | 433 | 86.0 | v Otago | New Plymouth | 3 Jan 2004 | First-class | |
| 134 runs | - | 412 | 89.1 | v Otago | Nelson | 7 Feb 2014 | First-class | |
| 134 runs | - | 407 | 88.3 | v Otago | Dunedin | 29 Mar 2025 | First-class | |
| 135 runs | - | 321 | 62.1 | v Otago | Auckland | 7 Nov 2017 | First-class | |
| 151 runs | - | 287 | 49.0 | v Otago | Auckland | 1 Jan 1953 | First-class | |
| 158 runs | - | 435 | 92.2 | v Otago | Queenstown | 12 Mar 2010 | First-class | |
| 158 runs | - | 315 | 81.3 | v Otago | Alexandra | 11 Mar 2022 | First-class | |
| 168 runs | - | 391 | 78.4 | v Otago | Dunedin | 11 Mar 2005 | First-class | |
| 171 runs | - | 360 | 85.3 | v Otago | Dunedin | 18 Dec 2001 | First-class | |
| 171 runs | - | 389 | 74.2 | v Otago | Wellington | 5 Mar 2025 | First-class | |
| 188 runs | - | 352 | 63.0 | v Otago | Rangiora | 11 Mar 2021 | First-class | |
| 213 runs | - | 324 | 49.1 | v Otago | Dunedin | 11 Feb 2022 | First-class | |
| 286 runs | - | 442 | 68.3 | v Otago | Wellington | 29 Nov 2011 | First-class | |
| 304 runs | - | 553 | 97.1 | v Otago | Christchurch | 24 Oct 2015 | First-class | |
| 425 runs | - | 507 | 29.1 | v Otago | Alexandra | 12 Feb 2002 | First-class |
By wickets
Winner | Margin | Balls Rem | Target | Overs | Opposition | Ground | Match Date | Scorecard |
| 2 wickets | - | 373 | 97.2 | v Otago | Auckland | 29 Oct 2016 | First-class | |
| 2 wickets | - | 332 | 83.1 | v Otago | Dunedin | 15 Nov 2017 | First-class | |
| 3 wickets | - | 323 | 66.3 | v Otago | Oamaru | 27 Feb 1999 | First-class | |
| 3 wickets | - | 347 | 101.1 | v Otago | Dunedin | 29 Mar 2017 | First-class | |
| 3 wickets | - | 317 | 115.4 | v Otago | Dunedin | 3 Apr 2021 | First-class | |
| 4 wickets | - | 131 | 37.0 | v Otago | Christchurch | 2 Dec 2001 | First-class | |
| 4 wickets | - | 172 | 57.4 | v Otago | Wellington | 18 Feb 2002 | First-class | |
| 4 wickets | - | 240 | 78.1 | v Otago | Auckland | 26 Mar 2006 | First-class | |
| 4 wickets | - | 247 | 60.0 | v Otago | Dunedin | 19 Feb 2007 | First-class | |
| 4 wickets | - | 155 | 42.0 | v Otago | Dunedin | 17 Feb 2012 | First-class | |
| 5 wickets | - | 199 | 63.5 | v Otago | Queenstown | 24 Feb 2012 | First-class | |
| 5 wickets | - | 397 | 106.3 | v Otago | Invercargill | 8 Mar 2016 | First-class | |
| 5 wickets | - | 250 | 48.3 | v Otago | Dunedin | 14 Nov 2022 | First-class | |
| 5 wickets | - | 188 | 41.4 | v Otago | Palmerston North | 21 Mar 2023 | First-class | |
| 5 wickets | - | 302 | 66.1 | v Otago | Rangiora | 7 Dec 2024 | First-class | |
| 6 wickets | - | 132 | 58.3 | v Otago | Dunedin | 20 Dec 1895 | First-class | |
| 6 wickets | - | 136 | 48.3 | v Otago | Hamilton | 13 Feb 2003 | First-class | |
| 6 wickets | - | 187 | 45.4 | v Otago | Auckland | 1 Apr 2015 | First-class | |
| 6 wickets | - | 264 | 95.2 | v Otago | Napier | 1 Mar 2018 | First-class | |
| 6 wickets | - | 193 | 73.0 | v Otago | Wellington | 23 Oct 2021 | First-class | |
| 7 wickets | - | 303 | 34.5x8 | v Otago | Christchurch | 25 Dec 1940 | First-class | |
| 7 wickets | - | 107 | 38.0 | v Otago | Invercargill | 22 Feb 1998 | First-class | |
| 7 wickets | - | 85 | 21.5 | v Otago | Taupo | 16 Feb 1999 | First-class | |
| 7 wickets | - | 107 | 15.2 | v Otago | Dunedin | 6 Dec 2000 | First-class | |
| 7 wickets | - | 116 | 26.1 | v Otago | Auckland | 25 Feb 2002 | First-class | |
| 7 wickets | - | 68 | 13.2 | v Otago | Timaru | 1 Dec 2003 | First-class | |
| 7 wickets | - | 181 | 55.1 | v Otago | Queenstown | 7 Dec 2004 | First-class | |
| 8 wickets | - | 352 | 80.4 | v Otago | Dunedin | 28 Dec 2001 | First-class | |
| 8 wickets | - | 185 | 61.4 | v Otago | Gisborne | 21 Jan 2005 | First-class | |
| 8 wickets | - | 89 | 23.3 | v Otago | Dunedin | 19 Dec 2005 | First-class | |
| 8 wickets | - | 261 | 62.4 | v Otago | Napier | 5 Dec 2008 | First-class | |
| 8 wickets | - | 82 | 13.1 | v Otago | Invercargill | 12 Dec 2013 | First-class | |
| 8 wickets | - | 184 | 29.2 | v Otago | Dunedin | 21 Mar 2017 | First-class | |
| 8 wickets | - | 204 | 61.5 | v Otago | Mount Maunganui | 10 Oct 2018 | First-class | |
| 8 wickets | - | 47 | 11.1 | v Otago | Wellington | 21 Oct 2019 | First-class | |
| 8 wickets | - | 31 | 10.4 | v Otago | Napier | 11 Nov 2024 | First-class | |
| 9 wickets | - | 55 | 28.1x4 | v Otago | Dunedin | 21 Feb 1878 | First-class | |
| 9 wickets | - | 4 | 2.0 | v Otago | Hamilton | 15 Mar 1998 | First-class | |
| 9 wickets | - | 76 | 14.1 | v Otago | Napier | 19 Mar 1999 | First-class | |
| 9 wickets | - | 35 | 9.2 | v Otago | Wanganui | 29 Nov 2000 | First-class | |
| 9 wickets | - | 98 | 29.4 | v Otago | Dunedin | 26 Nov 2001 | First-class | |
| 9 wickets | - | 114 | 39.2 | v Otago | Alexandra | 12 Mar 2002 | First-class | |
| 9 wickets | - | 15 | 6.0 | v Otago | Dunedin | 14 Dec 2018 | First-class | |
| 10 wickets | - | 145 | 57.3 | v Otago | Dunedin | 12 Dec 2005 | First-class | |
| 10 wickets | - | 13 | 4.2 | v Otago | Dunedin | 10 Nov 2009 | First-class | |
| 10 wickets | - | 21 | 4.5 | v Otago | Napier | 26 Nov 2012 | First-class |
By balls remaining in the second innings
Tied matches
Team 1 | Team 2 | Ground | Match Date | Scorecard |
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Records includes the following current or recent matches:
Sahir Associates vs State Bank of Pakistan at Karachi, President's Trophy Grade-I 18th Match, Jan 21-24, 2026 [First-class - Live] >>
Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club vs Panadura Sports Club at Maggona, Major League Tournament Plate, Jan 23-25, 2026 [First-class - Live] >> 209/7 (90.0 ov, D Malan 2*, C Sandaru 25*, V Lahiru 0/14) - Stumps
Badureliya Sports Club vs Nugegoda Sports Welfare Club at Kurunegala, Major League Tournament Plate, Jan 23-25, 2026 [First-class - Live] >> 259/3 (90.0 ov, DD de Soysa 129*, HG Kumara 55*, LA de Zoysa 1/47) - Stumps