Top 5 run-getters in cricket World Cup history

#4 Brian Lara

Brian Lara - One man army

Brian Lara was the mainstay of the West Indies batting during cricket World Cups. He scored 1225 runs at an average of 42.25 in the tournament.

Lara has two World Cup centuries to his name, and his highest score is 116 which came against South Africa during the 2003 edition. In fact, this innings of 116 is widely considered to be one of the all-time great batting performances at the tournament.

#3 Kumar Sangakkara

Kumar Sangakkara - Mr. Consistent

Kumar Sangakkara was a top performer for his nation at the cricket World Cup. He is the third highest run-getter in the history of the tournament, scoring 1532 runs at an average of 56.74.

Sangakkara scored 5 centuries in the World Cup, four of which came in consecutive matches - at the 2015 edition, which was also his last. His highest score at the tournament is 124, which came against Scotland in the 2015 World Cup.