Most runs in an ODI World Cup: One of the most prominent cricket competitions worldwide is the ICC ODI World Cup. The world’s top teams compete for the title, which is awarded every four years. Many outstanding batters have participated in the competition over the years, and some of them have scored a lot of run.
ICC states that Sachin Tendulkar is the player with the most runs in the history of the ODI World Cup. The record for the most runs scored in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is held by Sachin Tendulkar of India, who scored 2,278 runs in 45 matches across six editions of the tournament.
Tendulkar is also the only player to have scored more than 2,000 runs in the World Cup.
The top 5 players in Most Runs In ODI Cricket World Cup History
| Most Runs In ODI Cricket World Cup History | |||||
| Position | Player Name | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Period of Play |
| 1 | Sachin Tendulkar (IND) | 44 | 2278 | 152 | 1992-2011 |
| 2 | Virat Kohli (IND) | 37 | 1795 | 117 | 2011-2023 |
| 3 | Ricky Ponting (AUS) | 42 | 1743 | 140* | 1996-2011 |
| 4 | Rohit Sharma (IND) | 28 | 1575 | 140 | 2015-2023 |
| 5 | K Sangakkara (SL) | 35 | 1532 | 124 | 2003-2015 |
It’s worth noting that the ODI World Cup has been held 13 times so far, and the first tournament was held in 1975. The most recent tournament was held in 2023, and Australia emerged as the Champions.
FAQ’s
Who is the highest run-scorer in ODI World Cup history?
Sachin Tendulkar, with 2,278 runs in 44 innings across five editions.
Who has scored the most centuries in ODI World Cup history?
Sachin Tendulkar, with six centuries.
Who has scored the most fifties in ODI World Cup history?
Sachin Tendulkar, with 15 fifties.
What is the highest individual score in ODI World Cup history?
Rohit Sharma’s 264 against Sri Lanka in 2019.
Which team has the most ODI World Cup titles?
Australia, with five titles.
