The Kings of Runs in World Cup History
World Cups are where legends are made and remembered forever. Some batters rise to the occasion and leave a lasting impact with thier consistent performance and huge scores. Here are the top 10 run in World Cup history
Sachin Tendulkar – The Master of All
Sachin Tendulkar sits at the top with 2278 runs in World Cups. He played 6 World Cups and was always reliable for India. His shots timing and calmness under pressure made him the best
Ricky Ponting – Australia's Run Bank
With 1743 runs Ponting was the backbone of Australia’s golden era. He scored big in key matches and also lifted the cup as captain two times. His pull shot was feared by all bowlers
Kumar Sangakkara – The Elegant Performer
Sangakkara scored 1532 runs and was Sri Lanka’s most dependable player. His stylish batting and cool head helped Sri Lanka reach finals and stay strong in tough games
Other Notable Names
- Brian Lara – West Indies hero with flair and class
- Jacques Kallis – South Africa’s wall with over 1000 runs
- AB de Villiers – The 360 degree genius of modern cricket
- Chris Gayle – The Universal Boss with big hits
- Shakib Al Hasan – Bangladesh’s run machine in recent years
- Rohit Sharma – Five centuries in a single WC edition
- David Warner – Aggressive opener with consistent scores
Final Word
These players have not only scored runs but won hearts with thier skills and spirit. World Cup is the biggest stage and these batters proved thier class on it again and again
