Most Run Scorers in ODI World Cup

Most Run Scorers in ODI World Cup: ODI World Cup is one of the most prestigious cricket tournaments in the world, in which all the batsmen want to play, but only a few cricketers are able to be a part of any ODI World Cup tournament and score runs with the bat in ODI World Cup.

And in today’s article, we are going to tell you about some such batsmen who have scored the most runs in the history of ODI World Cup so far, so let’s know about “Most Run Scorers in ODI World Cup“

Highest Run Scorers in ODI World Cup

Here is the list of players who scored the most runs in the One Day World Cup so far.

S.N	Player Name	Team	Total Runs	Total Innings	Highest Score	Year
1	Sachin Tendulkar	India	2278	44	152	1992-2011
2	RT Ponting	Australia	1743	42	140*	1996-2011
3	KC Sangakkara	Sri Lanka	1532	35	124	2003-2015
4	Brian Lara	West Indies	1225	33	116	1992-2007
5	AB de Villiers	South Africa	1207	22	162*	2007-2015
6	CH Gayle	West Indies	1186	34	215	2003-2019
7	ST Jayasuriya	Sri Lanka	1165	37	120	1992-2007
8	JH Kallis	South Africa	1148	32	128*	1996-2011
9	Shakib Al Hasan	Bangladesh	1146	29	124*	2007-2019
10	TM Dilshan	Sri Lanka	1112	25	161*	2007-2015
11	DPMD Jayawardene	Sri Lanka	1100	34	115*	1999-2015
12	AC Gilchrist	Australia	1085	31	149	1999-2007
13	Javed Miandad	Pakistan	1083	30	103	1975-1996
14	SP Fleming	New Zealand	1075	33	134*	1996-2007
15	HH Gibbs	South Africa	1067	23	143	1999-2007
16	PA de Silva	Sri Lanka	1064	32	145	1987-2003
17	Virat Kohli	India	1030	26	107	2011-2019
18	IVA Richards	West Indies	1013	21	181	1975-1987
19	Sourav Ganguly	India	1006	21	183	1999-2007
20	ME Waugh	Australia	1004	22	130	1992-1999

Most Run Scorers in ODI World Cup

There are only a few of the great batsmen who have made their mark on the ODI World Cup, Whose name is given below.

Sachin Tendulkar – 2,278 runs
Ricky Ponting – 1743 runs
Kumar Sangakkara – 1532 runs
Brian Lara – 1225 runs
AB de Villiers – 1207 runs

Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 2,278 runs

When it comes to batting records, Sachin Tendulkar’s name often finds its place at the top. And he was the also highest run-scorer in the history of the ODI Cricket World Cup so far, With 2,278 runs from six World Cups (1992-2011), Tendulkar’s consistency, technique, and sheer brilliance captured the imagination of fans worldwide.

Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 1,412 runs

A true Australian cricketing legend, Ricky Ponting showcased his immense talent and leadership skills throughout his illustrious career. In ODI World Cup tournaments spanning from 1996 to 2011, Ponting scored 1743 runs in 42 innings, placing him second on the list. Ponting’s aggressive batting style, coupled with his ability to dominate bowlers, earned him two World Cup-winning campaigns as captain in 2003 and 2007.

Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 1,532 runs

Kumar Sangakkara, the elegant left-handed batsman from Sri Lanka, occupies the third spot on the list of most run scorers in ODI World Cup history. In his four World Cup campaigns (2003-2015), Sangakkara amassed 1,532 runs, including four centuries and five fifties.

Brian Lara (West Indies) – 1,225 runs

Known for his stylish strokeplay and impeccable timing, Brian Lara left an indelible mark on the One Day Cricket World Cup. Representing the West Indies team in five World Cups (1992-2007), Lara scored 1,225 runs in 33 innings, And his highest score was 116 runs in One Day World Cup history.

AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 1,207 runs

South African cricketer AB de Villiers, who is also known as mr 360 degree, is also on the fifth position in this list, And he has scored 1207 runs in 22 innings representing the South African team in the history of ODI World Cup from 2007 to 2015.

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