The Cricket World Cup is the most prestigious international tournament in the sport of cricket. It is held every four years and is contested by the top teams in the world. The ODI World Cup is a major event in the sporting calendar, and it is watched by millions of people around the world.
One of the most important aspects of the World Cup is the batting. The batsmen who are able to score the most runs are often the ones who make the biggest difference in the matches.
This article takes a look at the highest run scorers in each Cricket World Cup from 1975 to 2019. It is a fascinating list of players, and it includes some of the greatest batsmen in the history of the game.
1975 Cricket World Cup, Glenn Turner
Glenn Turner of New Zealand scored the most runs in the 1975 Cricket World Cup, with 333 runs in 4 matches at an average of 166.50. He also hit two centuries in the tournament, the most by any batsman. Turner’s best score of 171* came against East Africa at Birmingham, which was the highest score of the tournament. He also scored a century against India in the 10th match of the World Cup. Unfortunately, New Zealand was knocked out by West Indies in the semifinals.
1979 Cricket World Cup, Gordon Greenidge
Gordon Greenidge of the West Indies scored the most runs in the 1979 Cricket World Cup, with 253 runs in 4 matches at an average of 63.25. He scored two half-centuries in the tournament, including a 106 not out against India in the group stage. He also played an important role in the final against England, scoring 29 runs off 49 balls to help his team win the match by 92 runs.
1983 Cricket World Cup, David Gower
David Gower from England was the highest run scorer in the 1983 Cricket World Cup. He scored 384 runs in 7 matches with an average of 76.80 and a strike rate of 84.95. His most remarkable innings in the World Cup 83 came against Sri Lanka when he scored 130 off 120 balls as England posted high score of the tournament. His 92 not out off 96 balls against New Zealand was another good innings but unfortunately England lost that match.
1987 Cricket World Cup, Graham Gooch
Graham Gooch of England scored the most runs in the 1987 World Cup, with 471 runs in 8 matches at an average of 58.87. He also scored the most centuries (3) and the most half-centuries (4) in the tournament. Gooch’s highest score in the tournament was 133 against India in the group stage. He was a key player for England in the tournament, and they reached the final before losing to Australia by 7 runs.
1992 Cricket World Cup, Martin Crowe
Martin Crowe of New Zealand scored the most runs in 92 World Cup, with 456 runs in 9 matches at an average of 114. He also scored the most centuries (4) and the most half-centuries (1) in the tournament. Crowe’s highest score in the tournament was 130 against Sri Lanka in the group stage. He was a key player for New Zealand in the tournament, and they reached the semi-finals before losing to Pakistan.
1996 Cricket World Cup, Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar of India scored the most runs in the 1996 World Cup, with 523 runs in 7 matches, at an average of 74.71. He scored two centuries and three half-centuries in the tournament, and was named the Man of the Tournament. Tendulkar’s performance in the 1996 World Cup was one of the greatest individual batting performances in a World Cup tournament. He was in imperious form throughout the tournament, and his batting was one of the main reasons for India’s success.
1999 Cricket World Cup, Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid of India scored the most runs in the 1999 Cricket World Cup, with 461 runs in 10 matches at an average of 57.62 and a strike rate of 70.19. He also scored two centuries and two half-centuries in the tournament. Dravid’s performance in the 1999 World Cup was a turning point in his career, as he established himself as one of the leading batsmen in the world.
2003 Cricket World Cup, Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar of India scored the most runs in the 2003 World Cup, with 673 runs in 11 matches at an average of 61.18 and a strike rate of 89.25. He also scored one century and six half-centuries in the tournament. Tendulkar’s performance in the 2003 World Cup was one of the greatest batting performances in the history of the tournament. He was consistently brilliant throughout the tournament, and his runs played a major role in India reaching the final.
2007 Cricket World Cup, Matthew Hayden
Matthew Hayden was the highest run scorer in the 2007 World Cup, with 659 runs in 11 matches, at an average of 73.22 and a strike rate of 101.07. He scored three centuries and one fifty in the tournament, including a match-winning 158 in the semi-final against South Africa. Hayden’s 659 runs is the second-highest total ever scored in a single Cricket World Cup, behind only Sachin Tendulkar’s 673 runs in the 2003 tournament. Hayden’s performance in the 2007 World Cup was instrumental in Australia winning their third consecutive World Cup title.
2011 Cricket World Cup, Tillakaratne Dilshan
Tillakaratne Dilshan of Sri Lanka was the highest run scorer in the 2011 World Cup, with 500 runs in 9 matches at an average of 55.55 and a strike rate of 106.45. He also scored one century and three half-centuries in the tournament. Dilshan’s performance in the 2011 World Cup was a key factor in Sri Lanka reaching the final. He was consistently brilliant throughout the tournament, and his runs helped Sri Lanka to win some crucial matches.
2015 Cricket World Cup, Martin Guptill
Martin Guptill of New Zealand was the highest run scorer in the 2015 World Cup, with 547 runs in 9 matches, at an average of 60.77 and a strike rate of 105.80. He scored two centuries and three fifties in the tournament, including a match-winning 237 against the West Indies, which is the highest individual score ever scored in a Cricket World Cup match. Guptill’s 547 runs is the seventh-highest total ever scored in a single Cricket World Cup.
2019 Cricket World Cup, Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma of India was the highest run scorer in the 2019 Cricket World Cup, with 648 runs in 9 matches, at an average of 81.00 and a strike rate of 104.88. He scored five centuries in the tournament, the most by any player in a single World Cup. His highest score was an impressive 140 against Pakistan. Sharma’s 648 runs is the third-highest total ever scored in a single Cricket World Cup, behind only Sachin Tendulkar’s 673 runs in the 2003 tournament and Matthew Hayden’s 659 runs in the 2007 tournament.
Rohit Confident about India’s Aspirations at World Cup 2023
The batsmen on this list are some of the greatest players to have ever played the game of cricket. They have all scored an incredible number of runs in the World Cup, and they have all played a major role in their team’s success.
It is interesting to note that the highest run scorer in the World Cup has changed over time. In the early years of the tournament, the batsmen tended to be more conservative. However, in recent years, the batsmen have become more aggressive, and they are now scoring more runs than ever before.
The Cricket World Cup is a great showcase for the talent of the world’s best batsmen. The players on this list have all shown that they are capable of scoring runs at the highest level, and they have all played a major role in the success of their teams.
