Top 5 Individual Scores in ICC Cricket World Cup

The limit is the sky. Because there is no limit to score high in the ICC Cricket World Cup ODI. There are several magnificent high scores that seem to be unbelievable but are placed in the record book. All the hard hitters we have got over the years performed to their best in the World Cup. As a result, they managed to score a monumental individual score. On the eve of the 2023 ICC World Cup, we are going to explore those batters with the highest individual runs scored in the ICC ODI World Cup. Let’s find out those legendary cricketers of the record book.

Sir Viv Richards

     Sir Viv Richards (Photo Source: Twitter)

Sir Vivian Richards, the former West Indies captain, graced the 1987 World Cup with a breathtaking innings against Sri Lanka. Scoring 181 runs from just 125 balls at the National Stadium Karachi, Richards showcased his mastery of one-day cricket. While he was known for his consistent performances in first-class cricket, this innings remains his greatest one-day World Cup feat.

Sourav Ganguly 

Sourav Ganguly (Photo Source: Twitter)

Sourav Ganguly, the former India captain, delivered one of the most memorable performances in the 1999 World Cup. His remarkable knock of 183 against Sri Lanka at the County Ground, Taunton, was a pivotal moment in the tournament. Ganguly’s partnership with Rahul Dravid, worth 318 runs, is etched in cricketing history and marked the zenith of his illustrious ODI career.

Gary Kirsten 

Gary Kirsten (Photo Source: Twitter)

Gary Kirsten, a stalwart of South African cricket, set the World Cup on fire in 1996 with his remarkable innings against the United Arab Emirates at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Kirsten’s unbeaten 188, which featured 13 fours and four sixes, was a testament to his class and composure at the crease. For nearly two decades, this innings stood as the World Cup individual innings record.

Chris Gayle 

Chris Gayle (Photo Source: Twitter)

The indomitable Chris Gayle, known for his colossal sixes, lit up the 2015 World Cup with an explosive double century against Zimbabwe. His stunning 215, which included 10 fours and a jaw-dropping 16 sixes, was part of a monumental 372-run partnership with Marlon Samuels. Gayle’s innings showcased his ability to dominate any bowling attack and left a lasting impression on cricket enthusiasts worldwide.

Martin Guptill  

Martin Guptill (Photo Source: Twitter)

Topping the list of the top 5 individual scores in ICC Cricket World Cup history is Martin Guptill‘s historic double century against the West Indies in 2015. Opening the innings for New Zealand, Guptill blazed his way to an unbeaten 237 runs from just 163 balls. His magnificent innings included a staggering 24 fours and 11 sixes. Guptill became the first New Zealander to reach the milestone of 200 runs in a One-Day International (ODI) and propelled his team to a memorable 143-run victory. His score of 237* remains the highest individual score in World Cup history.

The ICC Cricket World Cup has witnessed some of the most extraordinary individual performances in the history of the sport. From Sir Vivian Richards to Martin Guptill, these cricketers have left an indelible mark with their incredible feats with the bat.