Most Runs In Single World Cup

The Cricket World Cup is one of the most mesmerizing sporting events in the globe. World Cup is the only tournament that every player dreams of playing once in their cricket career. The atmosphere in the World Cup is more energetic, loaded, and alive than any other cricket event. From 1975 to 2019, 12 World Cups have been played and the most interesting trait about the World Cup is underdogs also do well in this global event. So having your name on the list of the most runs in a single World Cup is phenomenal. 

Virat Kohli

The most vital cog of the Indian batting lineup, Virat Kohli was in pristine touch in the 2023 World Cup in India. Playing all 10 games, Kohli demonstrated consistency and class throughout the event, nothing up 765 runs at a staggering average of 95.62 (the most runs in a single World Cup). The ace batter anchored some fantastic chases against Australia, New Zealand, and Bangladesh while hitting 3 tons and 5 fifties. Although his best came against potent New Zealand in the big semi-finals, 117 off 113 balls in Mumbai. Kohli’s contribution was commendable in India’s success in the 13th edition of the World Cup.

Sachin Tendulkar 

Former Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar gets 2nd place on the list of the most runs in a single World Cup. In the 2003 World Cup held in South Africa, the Little Master amassed 673 runs in 11 matches at an impressive average of 61.18. The ace batter hit 6 fifties & 6 centuries in the event. His best of 153 came against Namibia. Despite his heroics in the event, India lost in the final against Australia. 

Matthew Hayden 

One of the greatest openers of all time, Matthew Hayden holds the 3rd spot in terms of making the most runs in a single World Cup with 659 runs in 10 matches. Averaging 73.22, Hayden struck 3 hundred in the 2007 World Cup hosted by West Indies. The southpaw played a crucial role as the Aussies beat Srilanka to win their 3rd consecutive World Cup. 

Rohit Sharma

Star Indian opener Rohit Sharma finds himself in fourth place on the list of amassing the most runs in a single World Cup. Despite playing in a challenging condition in the 2019 World Cup, Sharma wreaked havoc in the tournament, accumulating 648 runs in 9 matches. Rohit also created the record of smashing the most hundreds in a single World Cup with 5 tremendous hundreds. 

David Warner

The 2nd highest run-scorer for Australia in the 2015 WC, David Warner was again on song in the 2019 World Cup in England. Australia might have finished their possession in the group stage but Warner did not lag in most of their games. Featuring 10 games, The stalwart mustered 647 runs at a dashing average of 71.88 with 3 centuries and as many fifties to his name. His greatest innings of the event was 166 off 147 balls against Bangladesh in Nottingham, which included 14 fours and 5 sixes. the Yellow Brigade must feel for Warner as they could not make it to the semi-finals post their opener’s mettlesome outings.

Mahela Jayawardene

Former Srilankan captain, Mahela Jayawardene gets the 8th position in scoring the highest runs in a World Cup session. Leading from the front for his team, Jayawardene notched up 548 runs in 11 matches at a handsome average of 60.88, which was the 2nd highest by any batter in the 2007 World Cup. however, Lanka was completely outplayed by mighty Australia in the finals. 

Chart of Most Runs in Single World Cup

Player	Matches	Innings	Runs	Average	SR	Best	50s	100s
V Kohli (2023)	11	11	765	95.62	90.32	117	06	03
S Tendulkar (2003)	11	11	673	61.18	89.25	152	06	01
M Hayden (2007)	11	10	659	60.88	101.07	115*	01	03
R Sharma (2019)	09	09	648	81.00	98.33	140	01	05
D Warner (2019)	10	10	647	71.88	89.36	166	03	03
S Al Hasan (2019)	08	08	606	86.57	96.03	124*	05	02
R Sharma (2023)	11	11	597	54.27	125.94	131	03	01
Quinton De Kock (2023)	10	10	594	59.40	107.02	174	–	04
K Williamson (2019)	10	09	578	82.57	74.96	148	02	02
R Ravindra (2023)	10	10	578	64.22	106.44	123*	02	03
J Root (2019)	11	11	556	61.77	89.53	107	03	02
D Mitchell (2023)	10	09	552	69.00	111.06	134	02	02
M Jayawardene (2007)	11	11	548	60.08	85.09	115*	04	01
M Guptil (2015)	09	09	547	68.37	104.58	215*	01	02