World Cup 2023: Batters with most runs in ODI World Cup

In September 2021, it was confirmed that the ODI World Cup 2023 would take place in India. The tournament will feature a round-robin format in the group stage, consisting of two groups. The top-performing teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage. While the scheduling and group distribution have yet to be finalized, cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the announcement from the ICC, which is expected to be made shortly.

The upcoming ODI World Cup in 2023 will mark the 13th edition of this prestigious tournament. Throughout its history, the ODI World Cup has attracted legendary players, adding to its significance in international cricket.

There are two primary reasons why the ODI World Cup holds immense importance in the cricketing world. Firstly, it takes place every four years, allowing teams ample time to enhance their game and strive for improvement. Secondly, the ODI format itself serves as a true test for teams to come together and play as a unified group with a shared objective. Unlike other formats, ODI cricket demands teams to synergize their talents and abilities, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and collaboration. The World Cup showcases the collective strength and determination of teams striving for success.

Here is a list of five batters with the most runs scored overall in the ODI World Cups:

1) Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar had an illustrious career in ODI cricket, including several standout performances in the World Cup. His total score in the ODI World Cup is 2278 runs in 45 matches at an average of 56.95 and a strike rate of 88.98.

Sachin’s prime started during the 1999 World Cup where he scored 673 runs in this edition of the World Cup, which remains the highest by any player in a single edition of the tournament. He had notable innings, including 140 runs off 101 balls against Kenya and 140 runs off 101 balls against Australia in the group stage. Nobody can forget his innings against Pakistan in the 2003 world cup where he scored 98 runs off 75 balls and a total of 673 runs in the tournament.

2) Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting, the former Australian cricketer, had an exceptional record in the ODI World Cup throughout his career. He played in multiple World Cup tournaments and played a significant role in Australia’s success.

Not only as a batsman, Ponting was also responsible for leading the Australia cricket team in their triumph to win the 2003 and 2007 world cup. His total score in the ODI World Cup is 1743 runs in 46 matches at an average of 45.86 and a strike rate of 79.95.

3) Kumar Sangakkara

Sri Lankan cricket is struggling to make an impact in international cricket but there was a time when they were one of the most feared teams in the world. Kumar Sangakkara is one of the most legendary players of that time who stunned everyone with his performance in every game of the World Cup.

He stands at the third spot with 1532 runs in 37 matches. Sangakkara’s performances in the ODI World Cup showcased his class, skill, and ability to perform on the big stage. He was known for his elegant strokeplay, impeccable technique, and astute leadership.

4) Brian Lara

Brian Lara is a name that will stay in the history books of cricket for a long time. One of the legendary players, who remained at the top of their game for a long time. In the ODI World Cup, Lara has scored an overall 1225 runs in 34 matches.

While Lara is more renowned for his performances in Test cricket, he also made valuable contributions in the limited-overs format. Lara carried the West Indies cricket on his shoulders for a long time and he is still an inspiration for the young generation.

5) AB de Villiers

The South African run-scoring machine, AB De Villiers, has been one of the most impactful players of all time in the limited format. His contributions to South Africa in T20 and ODI cricket are huge.

In the ODI World Cup, De Villiers has scored a total of 1207 runs in 23 appearances. His early retirement from South African cricket was a shock to everyone in the community but he is still missed by international cricket.