World Cup 2019: 4 players who can break Sachin Tendulkar's record of most runs in a single edition 

The ICC Cricket World Cup is one of the most celebrated events, a cricket festival that is followed all over the world. This edition of the tournament is being hosted by England and Wales and is set to feature a total of 10 teams.

Through the number of editions of the World Cup, the game of cricket has slowly inclined towards favoring the batsmen that has put the bowlers under immense pressure to perform. A number of batsmen have a whole heap of runs such as Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Kumar Sangakkara amongst others.

Sachin Tendulkar, in particular has a plethora of records to his name such as the most runs in the history of the World Cup and also holds the record for the most runs in a single edition of the World Cup when he notched up 673 runs from the 2003 World Cup.

No batsman has ever surpassed the record which was established 16 years ago. However, with the new format in line and a number of skilled batsmen set to feature in this World Cup, here are four batsmen who could break the record for most runs in an edition.

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#4 Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow

The dashing right-hander batsman set the Indian Premier League on fire with 445 runs at an average of 55.62 from 10 games for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. For the past two years, the English batsman has been in a tremendous form. In 2017 he had a top year with bat and he scored 534 runs in 10 games with two centuries at an average of 106.80. Bairstow enjoyed a purple patch last year as he piled a total of 1025 runs with four centuries at an average of 46.59.

At present, the star batsman is in a tremendous form which will be an X-factor in the batting line-up of England. Bairstow averages around 40 at present which adds emphasis on his consistency with the bat. The right-hander's ability to clear the ropes at ease remains a headache for the opponent bowlers and will be key for England at the top of the order.

#3 Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle

The 'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle has always remained a player to look out for in any edition of the game. In the previous edition of the World Cup, Gayle became the first batsman to score a double century in a World Cup match. The Jamaican will be featuring in his last World Cup and will be looking to make a massive impact at the top of the order.

Gayle has looked in ominous form this year as he has notched up 474 runs from six matches at an averag of 94.80 and a strike rate of 135.42, including two centuries and three half-centuries and will need to be at his best to get West Indies close to claiming the title.

If the dashing opener keeps injuries at bay, he could be a force to reckon to with, making him a candidate to break the record for most runs in the edition.

#2 Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is one of the most consistent batsmen in ODI cricket and will play an imperative part in India's surge towards a title win. Kohli has been in some sensational form in 2019 with a total of 611 runs from 11 matches at an average of 55.54 including three centuries and one fifty.

Kohli's form will undoubtedly be of prime importance for team India with the skipper capable of anchoring the innings and shifting gears at will. In seaming conditions, Kohli's efficiency will be crucial while his ability to rake up runs makes him one of biggest candidates to beat Tendulkar's record.

#1 David Warner

David Warner

The southpaw went through a tough period after facing a one year ban for the ball tampering issue but will definitely feature as Australia's ultimate weapon in the tournament. Warner won the 'Orange Cap' for his pyrotechnics during the 2019 IPL and will be keen to continue his form for Australia.

A stylish batsman capable of demolishing the best of bowling attacks all over the world, Warner's efficiency at the top of the order could prove to have a massive outcome in the tournament for Australia.

In 2017, David Warner enjoyed a fantastic run as he amassed a total of 691 runs from 13 matches at an average of 57.58 and with an ODI average of 43.43, Warner will be looking to make a big impression on his return to international cricket.