ICC ODI World Cup: India is gearing up to host the highly esteemed 50-over World Cup later this year, with the reigning champions, England, considered as frontrunners to secure their title once again. Despite the global pandemic, the sport has continued to evolve significantly since the last tournament, showcasing remarkable progress. As the upcoming edition of the ICC mega event approaches, numerous records are poised to be challenged, including the record for the highest run-scorer in a single edition of the tournament.
Cricketers with most runs in single ODI World Cup edition
3. Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma, the Indian opener, has emerged as one of the most dependable players in white-ball cricket over the past ten years. His dynamic batting style was visible during the 2019 World Cup held in England where he scored 648 runs. Sharma’s journey in the World Cup began with a remarkable undefeated knock of 122 runs against South Africa, and he continued to make his presence felt with another memorable century against traditional rivals Pakistan. What set him apart was his exceptional consistency, as he etched his name in history by becoming the first cricketer to achieve the feat of scoring five centuries in a single edition of the tournament. This remarkable achievement was accomplished through a sequence of three successive centuries against England, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, respectively.
2. Matthew Hayden
Matthew Hayden, the former Australian opening batsman, earned a reputation for his dominant approach against bowlers at the start of the innings throughout his playing career. Known for his strong build and aggressive batting, Hayden kicked off the 2007 World Cup with a rapid half-century against underdogs Scotland, contributing to an easy victory for his team. As the tournament unfolded, he showcased his prowess by amassing a total of 659 runs, which made him the top run-scorer of the competition. This remarkable tally included three centuries, with his standout performance occurring against arch-rivals New Zealand in the Super Eights stage of the tournament.
1. Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar claims the top spot on this list, a position befitting his stature considering his exceptional performances in ICC events. His peak form was on full display during the 2003 World Cup hosted in South Africa, where he showcased his mastery by accumulating a remarkable 673 runs across just 11 matches as India made their way to the tournament final. In this edition, Tendulkar’s sole century was crafted against Namibia, but he narrowly missed the century mark on two separate occasions. Notably, his innings of 98 runs against arch-rivals Pakistan has etched its place in cricket folklore as one of the most memorable World Cup innings in an India-Pakistan clash.
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