Run Machines Of The Game: Highest Run Scorers In Cricket World Cup History

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Nov 19, 2023

Sachin Tendulkar (2278 Runs In 44 Innings)

Known as the 'Master Blaster', Sachin holds the record for the highest number of centuries in both Test and ODI cricket. Tendulkar's partnership records with Rahul Dravid are also noteworthy, with the duo scoring the most number of runs and century partnerships.

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Virat Kohli (1744 Runs In 36 Innings)

Virat Kohli is known for his calculated batting style and impeccable leadership skills. He recently surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most ODI centuries. In the 2023 World Cup, Kohli became the second-highest run-getter, overtaking Ricky Ponting.

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Ricky Ponting (1743 Runs In 42 Innings)

Ricky Ponting, one of Australia's most successful captains, is known for his exceptional batting and leadership skills. He is the only cricketer in history to be involved in 100 Test victories. Ponting's run tally in ODI World Cups was recently surpassed by Virat Kohli.

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Rohit Sharma (1560 Runs In 28 Innings)

Rohit Sharma, captain of the Indian cricket team, is known for his elegant batting style and leadership skills. He recently broke the record for most runs in a single edition of the World Cup as a captain. Rohit also holds the record for the highest individual score in an ODIs.

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Kumar Sangakkara (1532 Runs In 35 Innings)

Kumar Sangakkara is known for his stylish stroke play and wicket-keeping skills. He is the sixth-highest run-scorer in Test cricket, with an impressive average of 57.40. Sangakkara also holds the record for the most number of double centuries in Tests after Don Bradman.

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David Warner (1520 Runs In 28 Innings)

David Warner, the explosive opener from Australia, is known for his aggressive batting style. He holds the record for the second-highest individual score in Test cricket for Australia. Warner also recently surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most runs in a World Cup.

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Shakib Al Hasan (1332 Runs In 36 Innings)

Shakib Al Hasan, the all-rounder from Bangladesh, is known for his exceptional batting and bowling skills. He is the only cricketer to have scored 1000 runs and taken 30 wickets in World Cups.

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Brian Lara (1225 Runs In 33 Innings)

Brian Lara, the stylish left-hander from the West Indies, is known for his elegant stroke play. He holds the record for the highest individual score in Test Cricket. Lara amassed his world record 501 in 474 minutes off only 427 balls.

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AB de Villiers (1207 Runs In 22 Innings)

AB de Villiers is known for his aggressive batting style and fielding skills. He holds the record for the fastest century in ODI cricket. He has set numerous records across all three formats of the game. He is the most capped player for South Africa in international cricket.

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Chris Gayle (1186 Runs In 34 Innings)

Chris Gayle is known for his powerful batting style. He is the first cricketer to score a double century in a World Cup match. With 1043 sixes, Gayle sits on the top of this list too. Apart from Gayle, only one batsman has more than 800 6s in the shortest format.

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