World Cup 2019: Ranking the 10 best batsmen 

Bangladesh v India - ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Bangladesh v India - ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

#4 David Warner

Australia v England - ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Semi-Final
Australia v England - ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Semi-Final

David Warner had a phenomenal 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup. Despite being suspended from international cricket for a year, David Warner came out all guns blazing in this tournament. He targetted the bowlers to all parts of the ground and proved that he is still one of the best in the business. It was mainly due to Warner and Finch's class batting that Australia post frightening totals.

In 10 innings, Warner scored 647 runs at an outstanding average of 71.88. Warner is well and truly back.

#3 Shakib Al Hasan

Bangladesh v India - ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Bangladesh v India - ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

Shakib Al Hasan had a fabulous 2019 World Cup with both the bat and ball. The most amazing thing was that he took his batting to another level by trying to stay on the crease till the end of the innings. He tried his level best to help Bangladesh to qualify for the semi-finals.

In 8 innings Shakib managed to score 606 runs at a fantastic average of 86.57. His highest score was an unbeaten 124 against the West Indies.

#2 Kane Williamson

New Zealand v England - ICC Cricket World Cup Final 2019
New Zealand v England - ICC Cricket World Cup Final 2019

Kane Williamson was one of the vital reasons for New Zealand almost to win the 2019 World Cup. He carried the team on his shoulders and scored runs in each game played in the tournament. This he achieved without taking any substantial risks, played the ball effortlessly in the gaps, and built his innings patiently.

In 9 innings, Williamson managed to score 578 runs at a brilliant average 82.57. Hence, due to his batting figures and outstanding captaincy, Williamson was given the Player of the Tournament award.

#1 Rohit Sharma

Bangladesh v India - ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Bangladesh v India - ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

The 2019 World Cup was probably the best tournament in Rohit Sharma's career so far. He was in marvelous form, was scoring runs in ease and his shots were of pure timing. The key to his success was that he played the new ball patiently without going after the bowlers. Once he got settled, Sharma took the bowlers head-on and targetted them mercilessly to all parts of the ground.

In 9 innings, Rohit Sharma scored 648 runs at an average of 81. He also broke the record of most centuries in a single World Cup by scoring five of them in this tournament.

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