Cricket World Cup History: 5 players who have scored 600+ runs in a single edition of the tournament

#4 Matthew Hayden, Australia (2007)

Matthew Hayden became the 2nd man to reach this mark.

Australia are the most successful team of the ICC World Cup. The nation has lifted the trophy 5 times which showcases their rich World Cup history. One of the main reasons behind their success were their star batsmen who had always delivered when it mattered. Matthew Hayden is one such star who had a great World Cup career.

Matthew Hayden proved to a great opener for his side with his explosive approach in the initial overs. The left-handed batsman became the 2nd cricketer to score over 600 runs in a single World Cup edition. Hayden attained this record in the 2007 World Cup. His miraculous batting performances had helped his side lift their 4th World Cup trophy. Hayden had smashed 659 runs in that tournament, falling just 14 runs short of Sachin Tendulkar’s 673 run mark.

The Aussie had hit 69 boundaries and 18 sixes to give sleepless nights to the opposition bowlers during the World Cup. Averaging 73.22, the star player registered 1 half-century and 3 centuries to his name en route to reaching this milestone.