Highest Run-scorers in ODI World Cup 2023: The ODI World Cup is the biggest extravaganza in cricket history. Spectacular performances, huge wins, & nervy chases are what World Cups are known for. And getting one step ahead is the ongoing edition of ODI World Cup 2023 which has witnessed really amazing performances from players that were never seen before in any other World Cups.
The ongoing edition of the World Cup has seen double centuries, fastest fifties, consecutive five-wicket hauls, highest run chases, unbeaten stints of teams, downfall of biggies of World Cricket & whatnot! This season is special in every sense & the ODI World Cup 2023 entering the knockout stage fans can expect more thrilling encounters on the field. When mouth-watering fixtures of the World Cup 2023 are talked about how can we forget about the epic Australia vs Afghanistan clash where the Aussies snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, all thanks to Glenn Maxwell’s blistering double ton which helped Australia to chase the target within 47 overs.
Maxwell’s double ton helped him to break into the list of highest run-scorers in the ODI World Cup 2023 list. Let’s have a look at the complete list of the highest run-scorers in the ODI World Cup 2023.
Top 10 Highest Run-scorers in ODI World Cup 2023
1. Quinton De Kock (South Africa) 550 runs in 8 Innings
The prolific South African batter has turned the tide with his gleaming performances in the ODI World Cup 2023. De Kock who has amassed 550 runs in 8 innings embellished with four tons. On the back of his outstanding performance De Kock comes first on the list of highest wicket-taker in ODI World Cup 2023. His highest score in this World Cup is 174 runs. South Africa has already qualified for the semi-finals & they will next play their last league stage fixture against Afghanistan on November 10 before marching into the knockouts.
2. Virat Kohli (India) 543 runs in 8 innings
King Kohli is leaving no stone unturned to prove his critics wrong. The veteran batter who has led India to serious wins in crunch situations is second on the list of highest run-scorers in ODI World Cup 2023. With 543 runs in 8 innings, Kohli has also equaled Tendulakr’s record of most tons in ODI World Cup history.
He has 49 tons in his kitty which makes him the joint-highest centurion in World Cup history. He also surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s record by becoming the batter with the most thousand runs scored in a single year in the ODI format. Kohli will look ahead to continue his good form with the Willow & perform outstandingly in their last league stage fixture against the Netherlands. Virat’s highest score in the ODI World Cup 2023 is unbeaten 103.
3. Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand) 523 runs in 8 innings
The standout batter of Kiwis, Rachi Ravindra has managed to grab third spot on the list of highest run-scorers in ODI World Cup 2023 with 523 runs across 8 innings. The prolific young sensation has continued his monumental form in the ODI World Cup 2023 by registering three tons in the tournament. He also became the Kiwi batter with most tons in World Cups. Rachin achieved this remarkable feat during New Zealand’s World Cup fixture against Pakistan in Bengaluru. Rachin’s highest score is an unbeaten 123. The rare gem of Kiwis will look ahead to continue his good run & help the Black Caps qualify for the semi-finals by winning their last league stage fixture against Sri Lanka to be played on 9th November.
4. David Warner (Australia) 446 runs in 8 innings
Aussies great, Warner comes fourth on the list of highest run-scorer in ODI World Cup 2023. He has scored a couple of tons & is another big bet in the Australian lineup in the marquee event. Warner’s highest score in the World Cup is 163 runs & they have already qualified for the semi-finals after defeating Afghanistan by three wickets on 7th November. They still have one league stage fixture against Bangladesh on 11th November & Warner will aim to increase his run tally by scoring a plethora of runs in that game.
5. Rohit Sharma (India) 442 runs in 8 innings
The Captain of the Indian clan, Rohit has been the mastermind in India’s unbeaten run in the tournament. The Captain who has provided India with prolific starts as an opener comes in fifth place on the list of highest run-scorers in the ODI World Cup 2023. Mumbai’s very own Rohit’s highest score in the World Cup is 131 runs. Rohit has scored 40 runs in 24 balls in their last fixture against South Africa. He will aim to continue his good form at the top & help India end their league stage on their unbeaten run. He will aim to guide the Indian clan to lift ODI World Cup 2023 & end their decade ICC Title drought.
6. Glenn Maxwell (Australia) 397 runs in 7 innings
The star of Australia’s unexpected win over Afghanistan, Maxwell occupies the sixth spot on the list of highest run-scorers in the ODI World Cup 2023. Maxwell scored an exemplary unbeaten 201 to guide Australia into the semi-finals of the marquee event snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. Earlier, Maxwell scored 100 runs off 40 balls which marked the fastest century in World Cup history. His stunning stint helped Australia beat the Netherlands. Now after securing the semi-finals spot five-time Champions Australia will face Bangladesh in their last league stage fixture on November 11.
7. Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand) 375 runs in 7 innings
New Zealand’s middle-order batter Daryl Mitchell grabbed seventh spot on the list of highest run-scorers in the ODI World Cup 2023. The middle-order batter has provided the Black Caps with much-needed momentum in the middle & played a rewarding innings against India in Dharamsala. Mitchell’s match-winning 130 runs is the highest score of Mitchell in the ODI World Cup 2023.
8. Sadeera Samarawickrama (Sri Lanka) 372 runs in 8 innings
Samarawickrama of Sri Lanka occupies the eighth spot on the list of highest run-scorers in the ODI World Cup 2023. Though Lanka had a dismal showing in the marquee event its middle order batter Sadeera Samarawickrama played some useful knocks for his team and due to this he is placed in 8th position on the highest run-scorers list. Samarawickrama’s highest score in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 is 108 runs. The Lankan clan will play its last league stage fixture against New Zealand on 9 November.
9. Aiden Markram (South Africa) 371 runs in 8 innings
South Africa, the second semi-finalist of ODI World Cup 2023 comes ninth on the list of highest run-scorers in ODI World Cup 2023 list. The prolific middle-order batter has been in terrific form which has helped the team post big totals on board. His highest score in the ODI World Cup 2023 is 106 runs. The Proteas will next take on Afghanistan in their last league stage fixture on 10th November before playing the semi-finals. Afghanistan will try their best to win this clash & grab fourth spot in the semi-finals.
10. Rassie Van Der Dussen (South Africa) 366 runs in 8 innings
South Africa’s middle-order batter played some stunning knocks & helped the team to post big totals on board for the Proteas. Dussen is another gem of South Africa that occupies a spot on the list of highest run-scorers in the ODI World Cup 2023 list. His highest score in the ODI World Cup is 133 runs. The Proteas clan are favorites to win the ODI World Cup 2023, They will face Afghanistan in their last league stage fixture on 10th November & try their best to register a gleaming win.
These are the top 10 highest run-scorers in ODI World Cup 2023. With the World Cup Trophy at stake, these batters have displayed a spectacular show to guide their team above at the Points table. Some were successful in helping their team secure a spot in the semi-finals while others are still in the race for Qualification. However, keeping semi-finals aside these batters have performed exceptionally throughout the tournament & deservingly occupy the top spot on the list of highest run-scorers in World Cupm 2023.
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