5 Indian batsmen with most runs in a single edition of the World Cup

Modified Jul 12, 2019 16:21 IST

Sachin Tendulkar has scored over 2000 runs in World Cup cricket Sourav Ganguly of India on his way to a century

#1.Sachin Tendulkar - 673 Runs (2003 World Cup)

Sachin Tendulkar of India runs between the wickets

Sachin Tendulkar’s wizardry with the willow captivated the cricketing world during the 2003 World Cup. The diminutive master scored a stunning 673 runs, including a hundred and 6 fifties, at an average of 61.18, and bagged the ‘Man of the Tournament’ award.

Tendulkar scored 152 against minnows Namibia, 81 against Zimbabwe, 97 against Sri Lanka and 83 against Kenya in the semi-final.

But, his stand out performance at the tournament was the 98 he conjured against arch-rivals Pakistan. In a masterclass that combined ruthless aggression and ethereal splendour, Tendulkar tamed the likes of Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar, that allowed India to chase down a tricky target of 274 runs.

Record: Innings:11, Runs:673, Average:61.18, 100’s:1, 50’s:6

So, there you have it. These are the five Indian batsmen who have scored the most number of runs in a single World Cup edition.