Top 5 Indian with Highest Score in ICC World Cup
The ICC World Cup is a premier cricket tournament that carries the best teams from around the globe for World Cup. Over the years, Indian cricketers have showcased their form and resilience several times in the ICC world cup.
With the numerous records and achievements, the individual scores of Indian batters in the ICC World Cup hold a special place. We have mentioned the top five Indian players with the highest scores in the history of the ICC World Cup.
Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly, a renowned Indian cricketer famous as “Dada,” carved his name in the 1999 ODI ICC World Cup record books. In a thrilling match against Sri Lanka, Ganguly showcased his batting and amassed an astonishing 183 runs.
This remarkable inning led him to secure the fourth spot among the highest individual scores in the history of the World Cup. Among Indian batters, Ganguly stands proudly at the top, holding the record for the highest score by an Indian player in the ICC World Cup.
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Kapil Dev
Legendary batsman Kapil Dev engraved his name for being the highest scorer in ICC World Cup in the 1983 Prudential World Cup. In a match against Zimbabwe, Kapil Dev scored an unbeaten 175 runs. This great inning leads him to secure the 7th spot among the highest individual scores in the history of the World Cup.
Kapil Dev holds the second position for the highest score in the tournament among Indian batters. What made this innings even more special was that it played a pivotal role in India’s victory in the match.
Virender Sehwag
Who doesn’t know Virender Sehwag’s explosive batting significantly impacted the 1st Match of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup in Mirpur, Bangladesh?
In this match against Bangladesh, Sehwag unleashed his aggressive stroke play, scoring 175 runs. This phenomenal inning by Sehwag earned him the eighth spot among the highest individual scores in the history of the World Cup and the third position for the highest score in the tournament among Indian batters.
Notably, the Indian team emerged victorious in the match, securing a commanding win by 87 runs. In this match, Virat Kohli Sehwag’s blistering not-out knock of 100 runs played a crucial role in India’s success.
Sachin Tendulkar
The cricketing god Sachin Tendulkar left an indelible mark in the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup. In a match against Namibia, Tendulkar scored 152 runs off 193 balls with a strike rate of 100.66.
This remarkable inning earned him the 20th spot among the highest individual scores in the history of the World Cup and the 4th India batsman.
Indian team emerged victorious in the match, securing a resounding win by a margin of 181 runs. It was an outstanding team effort, with Sourav Ganguly also contributing with an impressive knock of 112 runs off 119 balls.
Rahul Dravid
In a match against Sri Lanka, Rahul Dravid, “The Wall,” displayed his batting, scoring a commendable 145 runs off 179 balls with a strike rate of 112.40. This impressive inning earned him the 24th spot among the highest individual scores in the history of the World Cup and the fifth spot being the Indian player.
The Indian team emerged triumphant in the match, sealing a convincing victory with a margin of 157 runs. It was a collective effort, with Sourav Ganguly, the captain, stealing the show with his remarkable knock of 183 runs off 158 balls.
