Most Runs in ICC Cricket World Cup History: Check Leading Run Scorers in Tournament Ahead of CWC 2023
Sachin Tendulkar is the only Indian batter who is in the top 10 leading run scorers of all time. Additionally, Tendulkar also holds the record for the most runs scored in a single World Cup (673) during the 2003 competition. Scroll down to see the full list.
The ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023 is in its 13th edition and this is the fourth time that India got the rights to serve as the host nation. Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for most runs scored in the ICC Cricket World Cup competition's history with 2278 from 45 games played throughout six editions. After Tendulkar, there are five behind him: Ricky Ponting (1743), Kumar Sangakkara (1532), Brian Lara (1225), AB de Villiers (1207) and Chris Gayle (1186). The list continues with Sanath Jayasuriya (1165), Jacques Kallis (1148), Shakib Al Hasan (1146) and Tillakaratne Dilshan (1112). Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan is the only active player of the list. Sachin Tendulkar Carries ICC World Cup 2023 Trophy While Entering Narendra Modi Stadium at the Start of ENG vs NZ CWC Opening Match, Pictures Go Viral!
Most Runs in ICC Cricket World Cup History
Shakib Al Hasan continues his charge up the all-time list at #CWC23 📈 pic.twitter.com/ZWPIgXSlwp
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