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Who won the Player of the Series in the 2019 Cricket World Cup? Complete List of Man of the Tournament in Cricket World Cups

Who won the player of the series in the 2019 Cricket World Cup? It was none other than Kane Williamson!

Can you remember who are all the player of the tournament in Cricket World Cups?

Let us help you. Here is everything you need to know about the player of the tournament trophy.

Key Takeaways

  • The first player of the tournament in the Cricket World Cup (Men’s) was awarded in 1992.
  • Three batters, two bowlers, and three all-rounders have so far won this award in the eight instances so far.
  • New Zealand (2), India (2), and Australia (2) share the most player of the tournaments with South Africa & Sri Lanka winning it once each.
  • The player of the tournament had the following characters: 3 left handers, 4 right handers, and one ambidextrous (Lance Klusener – left hand bat, right hand bowl) .

World Cup Player of the Tournament – At a Glance

PlayerWorld CupWorld Cup Venue
Martin Crowe1992Australia, New Zealand
Sanath Jayasuriya1996India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan
Lance Klusener1999England, Wales
Sachin Tendulkar2003South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya
Glenn McGrath2007West Indies (Caribbean Islands)
Yuvraj Singh2011India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
Mitchell Starc2015Australia, New Zealand
Kane Williamson2019England, Wales

*POTM – Player of the Match

List of All 8 Man of the Tournament in Cricket World Cups

1. Martin Crowe (New Zealand), 1992 Cricket World Cup

  • Matches: 9
  • Runs: 456
  • 100s/50s: 1/4
  • Not Outs: 5
  • Average/Strike Rate: 114.00/90.83
  • Catches: 3

Martin Crowe 1992 WC Matches

  1. 100*(134) vs Australia, 22 February 1992, Auckland, *POTM
  2. 5 (23) & 1 Catch vs Sri Lanka, 25 February 1992, Hamilton
  3. 3*(9) & 1 Catch vs South Africa, 29 February 1992, Auckland
  4. 74*(43) & 1 Catch vs Zimbabwe, 3 March 1992, Napier, *POTM
  5. 81*(81) vs West Indies, 8 March 1992, Auckland, *POTM
  6. 26 (28) vs India, 12 March 1992, Dunedin
  7. 73*(81) vs England, 15 March 1992, Wellington
  8. 3 (20) vs Pakistan, 18 March 1992, Christchurch
  9. 91 (83) vs Pakistan, 21 March 1992, Auckland

Impact

A dream run. A sad ending. Having pulled his hamstring, Crowe was run-out on 91. He watched on the sidelines as a new captain tried to defend a spirited Pakistan. 1992 was a World Cup of firsts. Colored clothing, new ODI strategies, South Africa’s re-entry, rain controversies, round-robin format.

Martin Crowe is fondly remembered by many due to his inspiring captaincy and runs across the board. An average of 114 at 90 strike in 1992 is spectacular!

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2. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka), 1996 Cricket World Cup

  • Matches: 6
  • Runs: 221
  • 100s/50s: 0/2
  • Not Outs: 0
  • Average/Strike Rate: 36.83/131.54
  • Wickets: 7
  • Economy: 4.52
  • Catches: 5

Sanath Jayasuriya 1996 WC Matches

  1. 1/44, 6 (11), 1 Catch vs Zimbabwe, 21 February 1996, Colombo (SSC)
  2. 0/52, 79 (76) vs India, 2 March 1996, Delhi, *POTM
  3. 0/34, 44 (27) vs Kenya, 6 March 1996, Kandy
  4. 2/46, 82 (44) vs England, 9 March 1996, Faisalabad, *POTM
  5. 3/12, 1 (3), 2 Catches vs India, 13 March 1996, Eden Gardens (Kolkata)
  6. 1/43, 9 (7), 2 Catches vs Australia, 17 March 1996, Lahore

Impact

Revolutionized ODI cricket in the Powerplay. Sanath Jayasuriya (with Romesh Kaluwitharana) gave birth to a new brand of aggressive cricket. Chipped in with wickets and catches as well for a complete all-round show.

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3. Lance Klusener (South Africa), 1999 Cricket World Cup

  • Matches: 9 (8 Innings)
  • Runs: 281
  • 100s/50s: 0/2
  • Not Outs: 6
  • Average/Strike Rate: 140.50/122.17
  • Wickets: 17
  • Economy: 4.61
  • Catches: 1

Lance Klusener 1996 WC Matches

  1. 12*(4), 3/66 vs India, 15 May 1999, Hove
  2. 52*(45), 3/21 vs Sri Lanka, 19 May 1999, Northampton, *POTM
  3. 48*(40), 1/16 vs England, 22 May 1999, The Oval (London), *POTM
  4. Did Not Bat, 5/21, 1 Catch vs Kenya, 26 May 1999, Amstelveen, *POTM
  5. 52*(58), 1/36 vs Zimbabwe, 29 May 1999, Chelmsford
  6. 46*(41), 1/41 vs Pakistan, 5 June 1999, Nottingham, *POTM
  7. 4 (5), 2/46 vs New Zealand, 10 June 1999, Birmingham
  8. 36 (21), 1/53 vs Australia, 13 June 1999, Leeds
  9. 31*(16), 0/50 vs Australia, 17 June 1999, Birmingham

Impact

Perhaps the greatest player of the tournament performance of All-Time. Runs at an insane strike, finishing games left and right, and 17 wickets to top it off. People will remember that run-out in the semi-final that crushed South African cricket for a generation, but should also remember him as a pioneer of lower-order hitting/finishing in ODI cricket.

Also Read: 17 South Africa World Cup Chokes and Heartbreaks: The Complete List (Men’s & Women’s Combined)

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4. Sachin Tendulkar (India), 2003 Cricket World Cup

  • Matches: 11
  • Runs: 673
  • 100s/50s: 1/6
  • Not Outs: 0
  • Average/Strike Rate: 61.18/89/25
  • Wickets: 2
  • Economy: 4.27
  • Catches: 4

Sachin Tendulkar 2003 WC Matches

  1. 52 (72), 0/9 vs Netherlands, 12 February 2003, Paarl
  2. 36 (59) vs Australia, 15 February 2003, Centurion
  3. 81 (91) vs Zimbabwe, 19 February 2003, Harare, *POTM
  4. 152 (151) vs Namibia, 23 February 2003, Pietermaritzburg, *POTM
  5. 50 (52), 1 Catch vs England, 26 February 2003, Durban
  6. 98 (75) vs Pakistan, 1 March 2003, Centurion, *POTM
  7. 5 (12), 1 Catch vs Kenya, 7 March 2003, Cape Town
  8. 97 (120), 1 Catch vs Sri Lanka, 10 March 2003, Johannesburg
  9. 15 (16), 0/20, 1 Catch vs New Zealand, 14 March 2003, Centurion
  10. 83 (101), 2/28 vs Kenya, 20 March 2003, Durban
  11. 4 (5), 0/20 vs Australia, 23 March 2003, Johannesburg

Impact

If Klusener was the greatest all-round performance, Tendulkar gets the best batting show award. Except for the match again Kenya, New Zealand, and the final, Tendulkar had eight innings of note. The 98 (75) vs Pakistan will go in folklore as one of the greatest innings of all-time in limited overs cricket.

Also Read: Sachin Tendulkar Centuries (The Definitive Guide): Everything You Need To Know About Sachin Tendulkar’s Hundred 100s

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5. Glenn McGrath (Australia), 2007 Cricket World Cup

  • Matches: 11
  • Wickets: 26
  • (Bowling) Average/Strike Rate: 13.73/18.6
  • 4/5 fer: 0/0
  • Economy: 4.41
  • Catches: 1

Glenn McGrath 2007 WC Matches

  1. 3/14 vs Scotland, 14 March 2007, Basseterre
  2. 2/33 vs Netherlands, 18 March 2007, Basseterre
  3. 1/62 vs South Africa, 24 March 2007, Basseterre
  4. 3/31 vs West Indies, 27 March 2007, North Sound
  5. 3/16 vs Bangladesh, 31 March 2007, North Sound, *POTM
  6. 3/62 vs England, 8 April 2007, North Sound
  7. 3/17 vs Ireland, 13 April 2007, Bridgetown
  8. 2/48 vs Sri Lanka, 16 April 2007, St. George’s
  9. 2/25,1 Catch vs New Zealand, 20 April 2007, St. George’s
  10. 3/18 vs South Africa, 25 April 2017, Gros Islet, *POTM
  11. 1/31 vs Sri Lanka, 28 April 2007, Bridgetown

Impact

Even though McGrath did not take a single 4-fer in this World Cup and was (only) player of the match twice, he was at his consistent best. Took at least a wicket in every match, 2 wickets thrice, and 3-wickets on six occasions. His spell in the semi-final broke South African hearts yet again.

Also Read: Most Wickets in a Single ODI World Cup

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6. Yuvraj Singh (India), 2011 Cricket World Cup

  • Matches: 9 (8 Innings)
  • Runs: 362
  • 100s/50s: 1/4
  • Not Outs: 4
  • Average/Strike Rate: 90.50/86.19
  • Wickets: 15
  • Economy: 5.02
  • Catches: 3

Yuvraj Singh 2011 WC Matches

  1. 0/42, Did not bat, 1 Catch vs Bangladesh, 19 February 2011, Mirpur
  2. 58 (50), 0/46 vs England, 27 February 2011, Bengaluru
  3. 50* (75), 5/31, 1 Catch vs Ireland, 6 March 2011, Bengaluru, *POTM
  4. 51* (73), 2/43 vs Netherlands, 9 March 2011, Delhi, *POTM
  5. 12 (9), 0/47 vs South Africa, 12 March 2011, Nagpur
  6. 113 (123), 2/18 vs West Indies, 20 March 2011, Chennai, *POTM
  7. 57* (65), 2/44 vs Australia, 24 March 2011, Ahmedabad, *POTM
  8. 0 (1), 2/57, 1 Catch vs Pakistan, 30 March 2011, Mohali
  9. 21* (24), 2/49 vs Sri Lanka, 2 April 2011, Wankhede

Impact

Australia were so dominant for 15 years, they needed a maverick to knock them out of the quarter-finals. Yuvraj did it with clutch performance of 57*(65). Battling cancer behind the scenes, Yuvraj Singh went from good to legendary status in a space of 9 games.

It is only after Yuvraj was left out of the team, that we see what a gem he was to Indian cricket. As all-rounder in the Top 5. Yuvraj-Raina provided India with the balance they needed and with Dhoni, formed one of the greatest middle orders.

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7. Mitchell Starc (Australia), 2015 Cricket World Cup

  • Matches: 8
  • Wickets: 22
  • (Bowling) Average/Strike Rate: 10.18/17.4
  • 4/5 fer: 1/1
  • Economy: 3.5
  • Catches: 5 Catches

Mitchell Starc 2015 WC Matches

  1. 2/47, 1 Catch vs England, 14 February 2015, Melbourne
  2. 6/28, 1 Catch vs New Zealand, 28 February 2015, Auckland
  3. 2/18 vs Afghanistan, 4 March 2015, Perth
  4. 2/29 vs Sri Lanka, 8 March 2015, Sydney
  5. 4/14, 1 Catch vs Scotland, 14 March 2015, Hobart, *POTM
  6. 2/40, 1 Catch vs Pakistan, 20 March 2015, Adelaide
  7. 2/28 vs India, 26 March 2015, Sydney
  8. 2/20, 1 Catch vs New Zealand, 29 March 2015, Melbourne

Impact

If McGrath has been the most consistent World Cup bowler, Starc has definitely been the most destructive (10.18 average, 17.4 SR, 3.5 economy – geez those numbers are out of the world!). The Australia vs New Zealand match at Eden Park and the first over to Brendon McCullum in the Final encapsulates Mitchell Starc’s career. Fast, inswinging yorkers that can change the momentum in space of a few balls.

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8. Kane Williamson (New Zealand), 2019 Cricket World Cup

  • Matches: 10 (9 Innings)
  • Runs: 578
  • 100s/50s: 2/2
  • Not Outs: 2
  • Average/Strike Rate: 82.57/74.96
  • Catches: 6

Kane Williamson 2019 WC Matches

  1. Did Not Bat vs Sri Lanka, 1 June 2019, Cardiff
  2. 40 (72), 1 Catch vs Bangladesh, 5 June 2019, The Oval (London)
  3. 79*(99) vs Afghanistan, 8 June 2019, Taunton
  4. 106*(138), 1 Catch vs South Africa, 19 June 2019, Birmingham, *POTM
  5. 148 (154) vs West Indies, 22 June 2019, Manchester, *POTM
  6. 41 (69), 1/39 vs Pakistan, 26 June 2019, Birmingham
  7. 40 (51), 1/25 vs Australia, 29 June 2019, Lord’s
  8. 27 (40), 2 Catches vs England, 3 July 2019, Chester-le-Street
  9. 67 (95), 2 Catches vs India, 9 July 2019, Manchester
  10. 30 (53) vs England, 14 July 2019, Lord’s

Impact

In the prime of his life, Williamson’s 2019 was marked by pure batsmanship and character. Keeping cool in the final and couple of centuries highlighted his campaign. My favorite was the 106((138) against South Africa on a tough pitch, taking NZ from 80/4 to 245/6. He timed the chase with that late cate and slog sweep in the last two overs to perfection.

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Final Thoughts

Whether it is the all-round show of Jayasuriya, Klusener, Yuvraj, the pure batting class of Williamson, Crowe, Tendulkar, or the bowling genius of Australians, McGrath & Starc, it has been just great to watch.

And even though from 1975-1987, we did not have player of the tournament awards, there were still many memorable performances from that era by Kapil Dev Glenn Turner, Vivian Richards, David Boon, and many more!

Which player will capture the hearts and imagination of cricket fans in 2023?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Man of the Tournament in Cricket World Cups

Who won the player of the tournament in the 2019 Cricket World Cup?

Kane Williamson won the player of the tournament award in the 2019 Cricket World Cup.Man of the Tournament in Cricket World Cups List: (Pictured Top from left to right) Martin Crowe, Sanath Jayasuriya, Lance Klusener, Sachin Tendulkar (Pictured bottom from left to right) Glenn McGrath, Yuvraj Singh, Mitchell Starc, Kane Williamson

When was the first man of the tournament given in Cricket World Cups?

The first man of the tournament trophy was awarded to Martin Crowe in the 1992 Cricket World Cup.Portrait photo of Martin Crowe, the man of the tournament in 1992

Which Indian cricketers have won the player of the series award in Cricket World Cups?

Sachin Tendulkar (2003) & Yuvraj Singh (2011) are the only two Indians to win the player of the tournament trophies in the ODI Cricket World Cup.

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How Many ODI World Cups Did Sachin Tendulkar Play in? | Top 20 List of Cricketers with Most World Cup Matches

Which cricketers have played the most World Cup matches? How many World Cups did Sachin Tendulkar Play in?

Here is a quick answer: Sachin Tendulkar played 45 World Cup matches, but he is actually the second for the most World Cup matches. Ricky Ponting at 46 has played the most ODI WC matches.

Here are all the details. Keep reading.

Key Takeaways – Most World Cup Matches

  • Ricky Ponting (46), Sachin Tendulkar (45), Mahela Jayawardene (40), Muttiah Muralitharan (40), and Glenn McGrath (39) have played the most World Cup matches.
  • The Top 20 cricketers in this list consist of: 1 South African, 2 Indians, 3 Australians, 2 from West Indies, 3 Pakistanis, 4 from New Zealand, and 5 Sri Lankan.
  • 13 of the players with the longest World Cup careers were proper batters (or keepers), 2 bowlers, and 5 all-rounders.

*Note: Shakib Al Hasan & Mushfiqur Rahim currently have played 29 World Cup matches. They have a chance to go to the Top 5-6 in this list if they play all World Cup 2023 matches (Sadly, Tamim Iqbal ends his World Cup career at 29 matches after he was controversially left out of the World Cup).

List of Cricketers with Most World Cup Matches

PlayerWorld Cup Matches Played
Ricky Ponting46
Sachin Tendulkar45
Mahela Jayawardene40
Muttiah Muralitharan40
Glenn McGrath39
Sanath Jayasuriya38
Wasim Akram38
Kumar Sangakkara37
Jacques Kallis36
Aravanda de Silva35
Chris Gayle35
Inzamam-ul-Haq35
Brian Lara34
Brendon McCullum34
Javagal Srinath34
Stephen Fleming33
Javed Miandad33
Ross Taylor33
Steve Waugh33
Daniel Vettori32
Shivnarine Chanderpaul31
Adam Gilchrist31
Shaun Pollock31
Chaminda Vaas31
Mohammad Azharuddin30
Andy Flower30
Arjuna Ranatunga30
MS Dhoni29
Ijaz Ahmed29
Lasith Malinga29
Eoin Morgan29
Mushfiqur Rahim29
Shakib Al Hasan29
Tamim Iqbal29

Top 20 Cricketers with Most World Cup Matches

1. Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 46 CWC Matches

  • Years Played: 1996-2011
  • World Cups Played: 5
  • World Cups Won: 3 (4 Finals)
  • Runs: 1743
  • Catches: 28
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2. Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 45 CWC Matches

  • Years Played: 1992-2011
  • World Cups Played: 6
  • World Cups Won: 1 (2 Finals)
  • Runs/Wickets: 2278/8
  • Catches: 12
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3. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 40 CWC Matches

  • Years Played: 1999-2015
  • World Cups Played: 5
  • World Cups Won: 0 (2 Finals)
  • Runs/Wickets: 1100/2
  • Catches: 16
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4. Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) – 40 CWC Matches

  • Years Played: 1996-2011
  • World Cups Played: 5
  • World Cups Won: 1 (3 Finals)
  • Wickets: 68
  • Catches: 13
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5. Glenn McGrath (Australia) – 39 CWC Matches

  • Years Played: 1996-2007
  • World Cups Played: 4
  • World Cups Won: 3 (4 Finals)
  • Wickets: 71
  • Catches: 5
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6. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 38 CWC Matches

  • Years Played: 1992-2007
  • World Cups Played: 5
  • World Cups Won: 1 (2 Finals0
  • Runs/Wickets: 1165/27
  • Catches: 18
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7. Wasim Akram (Pakistan) – 38 CWC Matches

  • Years Played: 1987-2003
  • World Cups Played: 5
  • World Cups Won: 1 (2 Finals)
  • Runs/Wickets: 426/55
  • Catches: 8
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8. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 37 CWC Matches

  • Years Played: 2003-2015
  • World Cups Played: 4
  • World Cups Won: 0 (2 Finals)
  • Runs: 1532
  • Catches/Stumpings: 41/13
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9. Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 36 CWC Matches

  • Years Played: 1996-2011
  • World Cups Played: 5
  • World Cups Won: 0
  • Runs/Wickets: 1148/21
  • Catches: 13
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10. Aravinda de Silva (Sri Lanka) – 35 CWC Matches

  • Years Played: 1987-2003
  • World Cups Played: 5
  • World Cups Won: 1
  • Runs: 1064/16
  • Catches: 14
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11. Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 35 CWC Matches

  • Years Played: 2003-2019
  • World Cups Played: 5
  • World Cups Won: 0
  • Runs/Wickets: 1186/16
  • Catches: 17
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12. Inzamam-ul-Haq (Pakistan) – 35 CWC Matches

  • Years Played: 1992-2007
  • World Cups Played: 5
  • World Cups Won: 1 (2 Finals)
  • Runs: 717
  • Catches: 16
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13. Brian Lara (West Indies) – 34 CWC Matches

  • Years Played: 1992-2007
  • World Cups Played: 5
  • World Cups Won: 0
  • Runs: 1225
  • Catches: 16
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14. Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) – 34 CWC Matches

  • Years Played: 2003-2015
  • World Cups Played: 4
  • World Cups Won: 0 (1 Final)
  • Runs: 742
  • Catches/Stumpings: 32/2
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15. Javagal Srinath (India) – 34 CWC Matches

  • Years Played: 1992-2003
  • World Cups Played: 4
  • World Cups Won: 0 (1 Final)
  • Wickets: 44
  • Catches: 4
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16. Stephen Fleming (New Zealand) – 33 CWC Matches

  • Years Played: 1996-2007
  • World Cups Played: 4
  • World Cups Won: 0
  • Runs: 1975
  • Catches: 12
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17. Javed Miandad (Pakistan) – 33 CWC Matches

  • Years Played: 2975-1996
  • World Cups Played: 6
  • World Cups Won: 1
  • Runs/Wickets: 1083/4
  • Catches: 10
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18. Ross Taylor (New Zealand) – 33 CWC Matches

  • Years Played: 2007-2019
  • World Cups Played: 4
  • World Cups Won: 0 (2 Finals)
  • Runs: 1002
  • Catches: 11
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19. Steve Waugh (Australia) – 33 CWC Matches

  • Years Played: 1987-1999
  • World Cups Played: 4
  • World Cups Won: 2 (3 Finals)
  • Runs/Wickets: 978/27
  • Catches: 11
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20. Daniel Vettori (New Zealand) – 32 CWC Matches

  • Years Played: 2003-2015
  • World Cups Played: 4
  • World Cups Won: 0 (1 Final)
  • Runs/Wickets: 167/36
  • Catches: 9
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Honorable Mentions:

  • 31 Matches: Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Adam Gilchrist, Chaminda Vaas
  • 30 Matches: Mohammad Azharuddin, Andy Flower, Arjuna Ranatunga
  • 29 Matches: MS Dhoni, Ijaz Ahmed, Lasith Malinga, Eoin Morgan, Mushfiqur Rahm, Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal

Final Thoughts

Longevity is the key to several positive outcomes in life.

These players have stayed at the top of the game for more than a decade. WE can just sit back and appreciate their contributions to their teams, the Cricket World Cup, and the sport of cricket in general.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Most World Cup Matches Played by Cricketers

Which cricketers have played the most Cricket World Cup matches?

Ricky Ponting (46), Sachin Tendulkar (45), Mahela Jayawardene (40< Muttiah Muralitharan (39), and Glenn McGrath (39) have played the most World Cup matches.Cricketers Who has Played Most World Cup Matches: (Pictures from Left to Right) Glenn McGrath, Ricky Ponting, Sachin Tendulkar, Mahela Jayawardene, Muttiah Muralitharan

How many World Cup matches has Virat Kohli played?

Virat Kohli has played 26 World Cup matches so far.

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Who was Adjudged the Man of the Match in the 2019 World Cup Final? Man of the Match in the Cricket World Cup Final (The Complete List)

Winners of the Man of the Match in the Cricket World Cup Final – Everything you need to know.

Who was adjudged the man of the match in the 2019 World Cup Final? Which players won the Man of the Match in each of the Cricket World Cup Finals?

As acclaimed American author Mark Twain once said,

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”

– Mark Twain

This quote perfectly epitomizes the World Cup Final for cricketers. It is the pinnacle of achievement, the day many of them dreamed of as a kid.

If you help your team conquer the World Cup Final, your legacy is etched in stone forever and you finally find out what you were born to do.

Without further ado, here is everything you need to know about the player of the match award winners in each ODI Cricket World Cup.

Key Takeaways

  • Ben Stokes won the most recent player of the match award in the 2019 World Cup Final.
  • The distribution of the man of the match in WC Finals coincide with the World Cup winners: 5 from Australia and the rest as follows: West Indies, India (2), England, Pakistan, Sri Lanka (1).
  • 7 player of the final winners had all-round contributions, two were bowlers, two keepers, and one (surprisingly, Ben Stokes) contributing only as a batter.

At a Glance: Man of the Match in the Cricket World Cup Final

PlayerWorld CupPerformance
Clive Lloyd1975102 (85)
1/38
1 Run-Out
Captain
Sir Vivian Richards1979138 (157)
0/35
1 Catch
Mohinder Amarnath198326 (80)
3/12
David Boon198775 (125)
1 Run Out
Wasim Akram199233 (18) & 3/49
Aravinda de Silva1996107*(124)
3/42
2 Catches
Shane Warne19994/33
Ricky Ponting2003140*(121)
Captain
Adam Gilchrist2007149(104)
2 Catches
1 Stumping
Mahendra Singh Dhoni201191*(79)
1 Run-Out
1 Catch
Captain
James Faulkner20153/36
Ben Stokes201984*(98)

List of Award Winners: Man of the Match in the Cricket World Cup Final

1. Sir Clive Lloyd (West Indies), 1975 Prudential World Cup Final

Performance: Century, Wicket, Run-Out, Captain

Result: West Indies defeat Australia by 17 runs

  • Runs: 102 (85)
  • Strike Rate: 120.00
  • 4s/6s: 12/2
  • Wickets: 12-1-38-1
  • Economy: 3.16

Match Situation

Batting first, West Indies were in a precarious position at 50/3. In comes captain cool, Clive Lloyd, and stitches a 149-run partnership with Rohan Kanhai against the Australians. West Indies end at 291/8 after their 60 overs. Imagine, a 120-strike rate in 1975. That too in a World Cup Final.

Australia start out well in response. Standing at 115-2, the Chappell brothers look to carry Australia home before Lloyd-Richards run out captain Ian Chappell for 62. No worries, Australia are still in the game at 170-4 with Doug Walters at 35.

Not anymore. Walters bowled Lloyd, reads the scorecard the next ball. Australia fight it out till 274, but the match was lost much before that.

Scorecard: WI vs AUS, Prudential World Cup 1975, Final at London, June 21, 1975

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2. Sir Vivian Richards (West Indies), 1979 Prudential World Cup Final

Performance: Century, Economical Bowling, Catch

Result: West Indies defeat England by 92 runs

  • Runs: 138* (157)
  • Strike Rate: 87.89
  • 4s/6s: 11/3
  • Wickets: 10-0-35-0
  • Economy: 3.50

Match Situation:

I will read you the scorecard of nine players for WI that day. 20, 13, 9, 45, 4, 0,0, 0, 0*. Collis King scored 86 (66) & Viv Richards scored 138*(157).

Richards came to the crease when Greenidge departed. When he began, the score was 22/1. Then, be batted and batted and batted. In the end, West Indies had 286/9 in 60 overs.

Brearley-Boycott began slowly but steadily taking England to 129. Joel Garner, though, had other plans. His figures read 5/38 as England collapsed from 129/0 to 194/10.

A classic from Vivian Richards. A sign for more to come in the next decade.

Scorecard: WI vs ENG, Prudential World Cup 1979, Final at London, June 23, 1979

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3. Mohinder Amarnath (India), 1983 Prudential World Cup Final

Performance: 3 Wickets, Runs on the Board

Result: India defeat West Indies by 43 Runs

  • Runs: 26 (80)
  • Strike Rate: 32.50
  • 4s/6s: 3/0
  • Wickets: 7-0-12-3
  • Economy: 1.71

Match Situation:

When you think of Mohinder Amarnath, you think of his batting exploits and Test centuries. Not in the 1983 final.

With Dujon & Marshall in a 43-run partnership, there was still outside hope for the West Indies. They had recovered from 76/6. Then Amarnath took the wickets of Dujon, Marshall, and Holding to wrap up a famous victory for Team India.

Earlier, he was India’s third highest scorer with 26 runs, surviving the early spells of the West Indian fast bowlers.

Scorecard: IND vs WI, Prudential World Cup 1983, Final at London, June 25, 1983

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4. David Boon (Australia), 1987 Reliance World Cup Final

Performance: 75 (125), Run-Out

Result: Australia defeat England by 7 Runs

  • Runs: 75 (125)
  • Strike Rate: 60.00
  • 4s/6s: 7/0

Match Situation:

One of the closest World Cup Finals. While it was Mike Veletta’s 45*(31) that propelled Australia to 253, it was David Boon’s steady 75 that provided Australia with the base.

England had contributions from Gooch, Bill Athey, Mike Gatting, Allan Lamb that drew them close , but the lower order couldn’t push through.

Boon also inflicted John Emburey’s run-out.

Scorecard: AUS vs ENG, Reliance World Cup 1987/88, Final at Kolkata, November 08, 1987

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5. Wasim Akram (Pakistan), 1992 Benson & Hedges World Cup Final

Performance: 33 (18) & 3/49

Result: Pakistan defeat England by 22 runs

  • Runs: 33 (18)
  • Strike Rate: 183.33
  • 4s/6s: 4/0
  • Wickets: 10-0-49-3
  • Economy: 4.90

Match Situation:

A true all-round performance by Wasim Akram. Wasim came it at #6 with Pakistan at 197/4 in 43.3 overs. Imran Khan had departed for 72, but Wasim provided Inzamam support with a quick 33 (18) to take Pakistan to a competitive 249/6.

Wasim first nicked England’s golden boy, Ian Botham for a duck in the third over. Still, England recovered from 69/4 to 141/4. Then came in Wasim and delivered those two deliveres to Allan Lamb & Chris Lewis. England 141/6 and never recovered.

Scorecard: PAK vs ENG, Benson & Hedges World Cup 1991/92, Final at Melbourne, March 25, 1992

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6. Aravinda de Silva (Sri Lanka), 1996 Wills World Cup Final

Performance: Century, 3 Wickets, 2 Catches

Result: Sri Lanka Defeat Australia by 7 Wickets

  • Runs: 107*(124)
  • Strike Rate:
  • 4s/6s: 13/0
  • Wickets: 9-0-42-3
  • Economy:

Match Situation:

Wickets, runs, catches. Aravinda de Silva provided an all-round spectacle for the generation.

His off-breaks had taken out a dangerous Mark Taylor for 74, Ricky Ponting for 45, and Ian Healy for two. To top it off, he took catches to dismiss Steve Waugh and Stuart Law.

However, Australia had runs on the board with 241 runs and the famous Jayasuriya-Kaluwitharana pair were back in the hut within 23 runs. Then, Aravinda de Silva formed two partnerships to take Sri Lanaka home.

Gurusinha-de Silva scored 125 together, while de Silva & Ranatunga put together 97 runs to take Sri Lanka home with 22 balls remaining.

Scorecard: AUS vs SL, Wills World Cup 1995/96, Final at Lahore, March 17, 1996

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7. Shane Warne (Australia), 1999 ICC World Cup Final

Performance: 4/33

Result: Australia defeat Pakistan by 8 Wickets

  • Wickets: 9-1-33-4
  • Economy: 3.66

Match Situation:

An anti-climactic final. At 77-3 , Pakistan were decently poised.

Then came Warne. Ijaz Ahmed. Moin Khan. Shahid Afridi. Wasim Akram. All back in the pavilion. Pakistan would collapse for 132 in 39 overs. Australia chased it with almost 30 overs to spare.

Scorecard: PAK vs AUS, ICC World Cup 1999, Final at London, June 20, 1999

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8. Ricky Ponting (Australia), 2003 ICC World Cup Final

Performance: 140*(121), Captain

Result: Australia defeat India by 125 Runs

  • Runs: 140*(121)
  • Strike Rate: 115.70
  • 4s/6s: 4/8

Match Situation:

Sourav Ganguly won the toss and chose to field first. Match was lost right there or so is what the narrative suggests. In reality, it was an exhibition of high-quality batting.

Gilchrist & Hayden set the tone with 105-runs in just 14 overs (Gilchrist would take it to a whole new level in the next edition). Ricky Ponting made sure there was no spot in the field left to score. 8 sixes, fours. Ponting, 140*, Martyn 88*, Australia 359/2.

Tendulkar out in the first over. India lose by 125 runs.

Scorecard: AUS vs IND, ICC World Cup 2002/03, Final at Johannesburg, March 23, 2003

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9. Adam Gilchrist (Australia), 2007 ICC World Cup Final

Performance: 149 (104), 2 catches, and 1 stumping

Result: Australia defeat Sri Lanka by 53 runs (D/L method)

  • Runs: 149 (104)
  • Strike Rate: 143.26
  • 4s/6s: 13/8

Match Situation:

One of the least remembered World Cups. A tournament ridden with controversies, rain, mismanagement, Bob Woolmer’s death, and the financial loss induced by India-Pakistan’s early exits. For a few moments, the negativity was upstaged by one of the greatest final knocks.

Adam Gilchrist absolutely smashed it. 8 sixes, 143.26 SR. An opening partnership of 172 in 22.5 overs, in which Hayden only scored 38 (55).

And Gilchrist was not done. He did his part as a keeper by catching Tharanga & Russel Arnold and stumping Malinga at the end.

Scorecard: AUS vs SL, ICC World Cup 2006/07, Final at Bridgetown, April 28, 2007

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10. MS Dhoni (India), 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Final

Performance: 91*(79), Run-Out, and a Catch

Result: India defeat Sri Lanka by 6 Wickets

  • Runs: 91*(79)
  • Strike Rate: 115.18
  • 4s/6s: 8/2

Match Situation:

One of the best ODI chases by the greatest finisher in cricket’s history. Dhoni had played his part as a captain, caught behind Sangakkara for 48, and inflicted a run-out of Kulasekara at the end. However, it was Jayawardene’s blistering show of 103*(88) that took the match firmly into Sri Lanka’s favor.

At 31/2, with both Sehwag-Sachin in the hut and a review lost due to Malinga, there seemed to be no hope. The pressure of a home final. Then, began the recovery via Virat Kohli & Gautam Gambhir. This gave India some belief. When Kohli departed, another 161 runs were needed.

Then, came in MS Dhoni. Dhoni was struggling for form in the World Cup and Yuvraj Singh was player of the tournament contender. It turned out Dhoni came to tackle the Muralitharan factor and the decision paid dividends. The Gambhir-Dhoni duo stitched a 109 run-partnership and Dhoni-Yuvi finished it in style.

The final six is going to go down as one of the most iconic shots in Indian cricket history.

Scorecard: SL vs IND, ICC Cricket World Cup 2010/11, Final at Mumbai, April 02, 2011

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11. James Faulkner (Australia), 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup Final

Performance: 3/36

Result: Australia defeat New Zealand by 7 Wickets

  • Wickets: 9-1-36-3
  • Economy: 4.00

Match Situation:

After Starc had jolted the Kiwis with McCullum-size wicket, New Zealand had managed to somewhat recover. From 3/39 in 12.2, Ross Taylor & Grant Elliot had taken NZ to 150 in 35 overs. In that World Cup, with the powerplay rules, teams were comfortable doubling their scores after their 35th over. 300 was still possible.

In comes James Faulkner and bowls a really wide one to Taylor. Taylor, looking for the aggressive option, edges to Brad Haddin. Next Two balls later, Corey Anderson bowled for duck.

150-3. 150-4. 151-0-5. 151-6. 167-7. 183-10. Despite Aaron Finch’s duck, Australia chased it easily. Match over in a space of three deliveries.

Scorecard: NZ vs AUS, ICC Cricket World Cup 2014/15, Final at Melbourne, March 29, 2015

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12. Ben Stokes (England), 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup Final

Performance: 84*(98), 0/20

Result: Match Tied, England won in Super Over

  • Runs: 84*(98)
  • Strike Rate: 85.71
  • 4s/6s: 5/2
  • Wickets: 3-0-20-0
  • Economy: 6.66

Match Situation:

This one is the freshest in all of our memories. One of the greatest ODI matches of all-time, and the best ending without a doubt.

New Zealand had runs on the board with 241, but England were still favorites to sweep them aside. But Matt Henry & de Grandhomme had other plans, combining with figures of 20-4-65-2. Joe Root had an off day at 7(30), and when captain Morgan was dismissed, England’s score stood at 86/4 in 23.1 overs. The Kiwis back in it.

Then came the recovery, led by Jos Buttler’s brisk 59 (60) with Stokes playing the supporting role. Lockie Ferguson brought his A game and would dismiss Buttler & Woakes in two balls.

At the end of the 47th over, Ben Stokes was 57*(87) and 33-runs were still needed. Then, the giant woke up. A couple of sixes, intense running, run-outs, Boult falling over the boundary, the dive that was deflected to the boundary. We all remember it like yesterday.

Stokes scored another 8*(3) in the Super Over and held his nerve.

A few moments later, Martin Guptill run out. By the barest of margins.

One of the all-time clutch performances of all-time.

Scorecard: NZ vs ENG, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, Final at London, July 14, 2019

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Final Thoughts

Winning the man of the match in the Cricket World Cup Final is a prestigious achievement. Only have twelve have achieved it so far, and we remember all of their contributions fondly.

I hope we get to witness another memorable final and new heroes emerge. Who will it be this time?

Also Read: 155 Greatest Cricketers of All Time (Men’s), Top 5 Greatest Cricket Teams Ever To Be Assembled, Top 50 Greatest West Indies Cricketers of All Time: The Complete List (2023), Who has the Most Man of the Match Awards in International Cricket? The Greatest Match Winners in Cricket History

Frequently Asked Questions – Man of the Match in the Cricket World Cup Final

Who was the man of the match in the 1983 World Cup Finals?

Mohinder Amarnath was the man of the match in the 1983 World Cup Finals. He scored 26 (80) and took 3 crucial wickets. Photo of Mohinder Amarnath with Kapil Dev in the post-1983 Final celebration.

Which player won the man of the match in the finals of the 1987 World Cup?

David Boon won the player of the match in the 1987 World Cup Finals for his steady 75 (125).Portrait picture of David Boon, the player of the final in the 1987 World Cup.

Who was adjudged as the man of the match in the 2019 World Cup Finals?

Ben Stokes was adjudged as the man of the match in the 2019 World Cup Finals. An all-time clutch performance of 84* and 8* in the Super Over. Portrait photo of Ben Stokes, player of the match in the 2023 World Cup Final.

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Top 29 Most Runs in a Single World Cup: Who Will Score the Most Runs in the 2023 ODI World Cup?

Today we discuss the batters with the most runs in a single World Cup. Can anyone break Sachin Tendulkar’s record?

Let’s get straight into it.

Key Takeaways

  • Sachin Tendulkar scored the most runs in a single World Cup – 673 runs in the 2003 CWC. He is followed closely by Matthew Hayden (659 in 2007), Rohit Sharma (648 in 2019), and David Warner (647 in 2019).
  • Among batters with 450+ runs in a single tournament, Martin Crowe (114.00 average) in 1992 and Kumar Sangakkara (108.20) in 2015 had the highest average.
  • Sachin Tendulkar appears in this list thrice (2003, 1996, and 2011) while Kumar Sangakkara features twice (2015 & 2011).
  • There were many prolific performances in the 2019 CWC, yielding 9 450+ scores. The 2019 CWC was followed by 2007 CWC (7 450+ scores), 2011 & 2015 (3), 1996 & 2003 (2), and 1987, 1992, & 1999 (1).
  • In this group, AB De Villiers had (by far) the best strike rate – 144.31 (His 162* off 66 balls kind of skews the result). Other batters with 100+ SR are Kumar Sangakkara (105.87), Martin Guptill (104.58), Adam Gilchrist (103.89), Aaron Finch (102.01), and Matthew Hayden (101.07).

*Aravinda de Silva struck at 107.69 for his 448 runs & Jason Roy hit 443 runs at 115.36.

At a Glance: Most Runs in a Single World Cup Tournament: The Top 10

PlayerRunsWorld Cup
Sachin Tendulkar6732003
Matthew Hayden6592007
Rohit Sharma6482019
David Warner6472019
Shakib Al Hasan6062019
Kane Williamson5782019
Mahela Jayawardene5482007
Martin Guptill5472015
Kumar Sangakkara5412015
Ricky Ponting5392007

Evolution of the Most Runs in a Single World Cup (1975-2023)

  • 1975: Glenn Turner (New Zealand) – 333
  • 1979: Gordon Greenidge (West Indies) – 253
  • 1983: David Gower (England) – 384
  • 1987: Graham Gooch (England) – 471
  • 1992: Martin Crowe (New Zealand) – 456
  • 1996: Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 523
  • 1999: Rahul Dravid (India) – 461
  • 2003: Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 673
  • 2007: Matthew Hayden (Australia) – 659
  • 2011: Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka) – 500
  • 2015: Martin Guptill (New Zealand) – 547
  • 2019: Rohit Sharma (India) – 648

Top 28 Most Runs in a Single ODI Cricket World Cup

The filter of 450 World Cup runs cut-off yielded 28 instances. Here are all the details.

1. Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 673 Runs, 2003 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 11
  • Balls Faced: 754
  • Ave/SR: 61.18/89.25
  • 100/50: 1/6
  • Best Score: 152

Also Read: Sachin Tendulkar Centuries (The Definitive Guide): Everything You Need To Know About Sachin Tendulkar’s Hundred 100s

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2. Matthew Hayden (Australia) – 659 Runs, 2007 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 11
  • Balls Faced: 652
  • Ave/SR: 73.22/101.07
  • 100/50: 3/1
  • Best Score: 158
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3. Rohit Sharma (India) – 648 Runs, 2019 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 9
  • Balls Faced: 659
  • Ave/SR: 81.00/98.33
  • 100/50: 5/1
  • Best Score: 140

Also Read: Top 10 Most Centuries in ODI Cricket World Cup: Can You Guess Who has Scored the Most CWC Hundreds?

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4. David Warner (Australia) – 647 Runs, 2019 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 10
  • Balls Faced: 724
  • Ave/SR: 71.88/89.36
  • 100/50: 3/3
  • Best Score: 166
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5. Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) – 606 Runs, 2019 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 8
  • Balls Faced: 631
  • Ave/SR: 86.57/96.03
  • 100/50: 2/5
  • Best Score: 124*
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6. Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – 578 Runs, 2019 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 10
  • Balls Faced: 771
  • Ave/SR: 82.57/74.96
  • 100/50: 2/2
  • Best Score: 148
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7. Joe Root (England) – 556 Runs, 2019 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 11
  • Balls Faced: 621
  • Ave/SR: 61.77/89.53
  • 100/50: 2/3
  • Best Score: 107
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8. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 548, 2007 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 11
  • Balls Faced: 644
  • Ave/SR: 60.88/85.09
  • 100/50: 1/4
  • Best Score: 115*
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9. Martin Guptill (New Zealand) – 547 Runs, 2015 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 9
  • Balls Faced: 523
  • Ave/SR: 68.37/104.58
  • 100/50: 2/1
  • Best Score: 237*

Also Read: Top 25 Highest Individual Scores in ODI World Cup: Who Will be the Highest Scorer in the 2023 Cricket World Cup?

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10. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 541 Runs, 2015 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 7
  • Balls Faced: 511
  • Ave/SR: 108.20/105.87
  • 100/50: 4/0
  • Best Score: 124
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11. Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 539 Runs, 2007 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 11
  • Balls Faced: 565
  • Ave/SR: 67.37/95.39
  • 100/50: 1/4
  • Best Score: 113
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12. Jonny Bairstow (England) – 532 Runs, 2019 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 11
  • Balls Faced: 573
  • Ave/SR: 48.36/92.84
  • 100/50: 2/2
  • Best Score: 111
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13. Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 523 Runs, 1996 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 7
  • Balls Faced: 609
  • Ave/SR: 87.16/85.87
  • 100/50: 2/3
  • Best Score: 137
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14. Aaron Finch (Australia) – 507 Runs, 2019 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 10
  • Balls Faced: 497
  • Ave/SR: 50.70/102.01
  • 100/50: 2/3
  • Best Score: 153
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15. Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka) – 500 Runs, 2011 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 9
  • Balls Faced: 551
  • Ave/SR: 62.50/90.74
  • 100/50: 2/2
  • Best Score: 144
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16. Scott Styris (New Zealand) – 499 Runs, 2007 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 10
  • Balls Faced: 598
  • Ave/SR: 83.16/83.44
  • 100/50: 1/4
  • Best Score: 111*
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17. Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 485 Runs, 2007 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 10
  • Balls Faced: 578
  • Ave/SR: 80.83/83.91
  • 100/50: 1/3
  • Best Score: 128*
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18. Mark Waugh (Australia) – 484 Runs, 1996 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 7
  • Balls Faced: 563
  • Ave/SR: 80.66/85.96
  • 100/50: 3/1
  • Best Score: 130
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19. AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 482 Runs, 2015 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 8
  • Balls Faced: 334
  • Ave/SR: 96.40/144.31
  • 100/50: 1/3
  • Best Score: 162*
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20. Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 482 Runs, 2011 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 9
  • Balls Faced: 524
  • Ave/SR: 52.55/91.98
  • 100/50: 2/2
  • Best Score: 120
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21. Babar Azam (India) – 474 Runs, 2019 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 8
  • Balls Faced: 540
  • Ave/SR: 67.71/87.77
  • 100/50: 1/3
  • Best Score: 101*
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22. Graham Gooch (England) – 471 Runs, 1987 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 8
  • Balls Faced: 670
  • Ave/SR: 58.87/70.29
  • 100/50: 1/3
  • Best Score: 115
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23. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 467 Runs, 2007 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 11
  • Balls Faced: 475
  • Ave/SR: 46.70/98.31
  • 100/50: 1/3
  • Best Score: 115
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24. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 465 Runs, 2011 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 9
  • Balls Faced: 555
  • Ave/SR: 93.00/83.78
  • 100/50: 1/3
  • Best Score: 111
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25. Ben Stokes (England) – 465 Runs, 2019 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 10
  • Balls Faced: 499
  • Ave/SR: 66.42/93.18
  • 100/50: 0/5
  • Best Score: 89
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26. Sourav Ganguly (India) – 465 Runs, 2003 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 11
  • Balls Faced: 565
  • Ave/SR: 58.12/82.30
  • 100/50: 3/0
  • Best Score: 112*
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27. Rahul Dravid (India) – 461 Runs, 1999 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 8
  • Balls Faced: 539
  • Ave/SR: 65.85/85.52
  • 100/50: 2/3
  • Best Score: 145
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28. Martin Crowe (New Zealand) – 456 Runs, 1992 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 9
  • Balls Faced: 502
  • Ave/SR: 114.00/90.83
  • 100/50: 1/4
  • Best Score: 100*
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29. Adam Gilchrist (Australia) – 453 Runs, 2007 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 11
  • Balls Faced: 436
  • Ave/SR: 45.30/103.89
  • 100/50: 1/2
  • Best Score: 149
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Final Thoughts

Every four years, the festival of the Cricket World Cup arrives.

Every four years, new stars are born and greats turn into legends.

From Sachin Tendulkar to AB de Villiers, their have been many who have made a single World Cup their own. Who will it be in 2023?

Also Read: Who Has Scored the Most Runs in ODI Cricket World Cups (Men’s)?| List of Top 21 Most Runs in Cricket World Cup (Updated 2023)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who has scored the most runs in a single ODI Cricket World Cup?

Sachin Tendulkar scored the most runs in a single World Cup – 673 runs in the 2003 CWC. He is followed closely by Matthew Hayden (659 in 2007), Rohit Sharma (658 in 2019), and David Warner (647 in 2019).Most Runs in a Single World Cup: (Pictured from left to right) Shakib Al Hasan, Rohit Sharma, Matthew Hayden, Sachin Tendulkar, David Warner

Who has the highest World Cup average for batters scoring over 450 runs?

Martin Crowe (114.00 average) in 1992 and Kumar Sangakkara (108.20) in 2015 had the best average among this group.

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Most Wickets in a Single ODI World Cup: Who Will Take the Most Wickets in the 2023 ODI World Cup?

Who has taken the most wickets in a single ODI World Cup?

Let’s get to the facts right away!

Key Takeaways

  • Mitchell Starc (27) and Glenn McGrath (26) have taken the most wickets in a single ODI Cricket World Cup in 2019 & 2007 respectively.
  • Among the Top 17 most wicket takers in one CWC (Cricket World Cup), Mitchell Starc had an insane 2015 World Cup – 10.18 average, 17.40 strike rate, and 3.50 economy – the best stats in all departments.
  • Shahid Afridi in 2011 took 5 wickets twice & 4 wickets twice as well, the most for any bowler. On the flip side, Glenn McGrath took 4-wickets or above zero times in his astonishing run to 26 wickets in 2007.
  • Australians have featured as the top wicket-taker in an ODI World Cup on six out of the 12 occasions. Glenn McGrath & Mitchell Starc both appear twice.
PlayerWicketsWorld Cup
Mitchell Starc272019 CWC
Glenn McGrath262007 CWC
Chaminda Vaas232003 CWC
Muttiah Muralitharan232007 CWC
Shaun Tait232007 CWC
Mitchell Starc222015 CWC
Trent Boult222015 CWC
Brett Lee222003 CWC
Shahid Afridi212011 CWC
Glenn McGrath212003 CWC

Evolution of the Most Wickets in a Single World Cup (1975-2023)

  • 1975: Gary Gilmour (Australia) – 11
  • 1979: Mike Hendrick (England) – 10
  • 1983: Roger Binny (India) – 18
  • 1987: Craig McDermott (Australia) – 18
  • 1992: Wasim Akram (Pakistan) – 18
  • 1996: Anil Kumble (India) – 15
  • 1999: Geoff Allott (New Zealand), Shane Warne (Australia) – 20
  • 2003: Chaminda Vaas (Sri Lanka) – 23
  • 2007: Glenn McGrath (Australia) – 26
  • 2011: Shahid Afridi (Pakistan), Zaheer Khan (India) – 21
  • 2015: Mitchell Starc (Australia), Trent Boult (New Zealand) – 22
  • 2019: Mitchell Starc (Australia) – 27

List of Top 17 Wicket Takers in a Single ODI World Cup

We filtered with a cut-off of 20 wickets in a single world cup. 17 bowlers have taken 20 or more wickets in a cricket world cup. Here is the complete list.

1. Mitchell Starc (Australia) – 27 Wickets, 2019 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 27
  • Overs/Balls Bowled: 92.2 Overs (554 Balls)
  • Average/SR: 18.59/20.51
  • Economy: 5.43
  • Best Figures: 5/26
  • 4/5 Wicket Hauls: 2/2
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2. Glenn McGrath (Australia) – 26 Wickets, 2007 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 11
  • Overs/Balls Bowled: 80.5 Overs (485 Balls)
  • Average/SR: 13.73/18.65
  • Economy: 4.41
  • Best Figures: 3/14
  • 4/5 Wicket Hauls: 0/0
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3. Chaminda Vaas (Sri Lanka) – 23 Wickets, 2003 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 10
  • Overs/Balls Bowled: 88.0 Overs (528 Balls)
  • Average/SR: 14.39/22.95
  • Economy: 3.76
  • Best Figures: 6/25
  • 4/5 Wicket Hauls: 1/1
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4. Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) – 23 Wickets, 2007 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 10
  • Overs/Balls Bowled: 84.4 Overs (508 Balls)
  • Average/SR: 15.26/22.08
  • Economy: 4.14
  • Best Figures: 4/19
  • 4/5 Wicket Hauls: 2/0
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5. Shaun Tait (Australia) – 23 Wickets, 2007 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 11
  • Overs/Balls Bowled: 84.3 Overs (507 Balls)
  • Average/SR: 20.30/22.04
  • Economy: 5.52
  • Best Figures: 4/39
  • 4/5 Wicket Hauls: 1/0
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6. Mitchell Starc (Australia) – 22 Wickets, 2015 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 8
  • Overs/Balls Bowled: 63.5 Overs (383 Balls)
  • Average/SR: 10.18/17.40
  • Economy: 3.50
  • Best Figures: 6/28
  • 4/5 Wicket Hauls: 1/1
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7. Trent Boult (New Zealand) – 22 Wickets, 2015 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 9
  • Overs/Balls Bowled: 85.0 Overs (510 Balls)
  • Average/SR: 16.86/23.18
  • Economy: 4.36
  • Best Figures: 5/27
  • 4/5 Wicket Hauls: 1/1
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8. Brett Lee (Australia) – 22 Wickets, 2003 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 10
  • Overs/Balls Bowled: 83.1 Overs (499 Balls)
  • Average/SR: 17.90/22.68
  • Economy: 4.73
  • Best Figures: 5/42
  • 4/5 Wicket Hauls: 0/1
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9. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) – 21 Wickets, 2011 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 8
  • Overs/Balls Bowled: 74.3 Overs (447 Balls)
  • Average/SR: 12.85/21.88
  • Economy: 3.62
  • Best Figures: 5/16
  • 4/5 Wicket Hauls: 2/2
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10. Glenn McGrath (Australia) – 21 Wickets, 2003 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 11
  • Overs/Balls Bowled: 87.0 Overs (522 Balls)
  • Average/SR: 14.76/24.85
  • Economy: 3.56
  • Best Figures: 7/15
  • 4/5 Wicket Hauls: 0/1
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11. Brad Hogg (Australia) – 21 Wickets, 2007 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 11
  • Overs/Balls Bowled: 82.5 Overs (497 Balls)
  • Average/SR: 15.80/23.66
  • Economy: 4.00
  • Best Figures: 4/27
  • 4/5 Wicket Hauls: 2/0
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12. Zaheer Khan (India) – 21 Wickets, 2011 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 9
  • Overs/Balls Bowled: 81.3 Overs (489 Balls)
  • Average/SR: 18.76/23.28
  • Economy: 4.83
  • Best Figures: 3/20
  • 4/5 Wicket Hauls: 0/0
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13. Lockie Ferguson (New Zealand) – 21 Wickets, 2019 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 9
  • Overs/Balls Bowled: 83.4 Overs (502 Balls)
  • Average/SR: 19.47/23.90
  • Economy: 4.88
  • Best Figures: 4/37
  • 4/5 Wicket Hauls: 1/0
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14. Geoff Allott (New Zealand) – 20 Wickets, 1999 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 9
  • Overs/Balls Bowled: 87.4 Overs (526 Balls)
  • Average/SR: 16.25/26.30
  • Economy: 3.70
  • Best Figures: 4/37
  • 4/5 Wicket Hauls: 2/0
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15. Shane Warne (Australia) – 20 Wickets, 1999 ODI World Cup

  • Innings:10
  • Overs/Balls Bowled: 94.2 Overs (566 Balls)
  • Average/SR: 18.05/28.30
  • Economy: 3.82
  • Best Figures: 4/29
  • 4/5 Wicket Hauls: 2/0
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16. Jofra Archer (England) – 20 Wickets, 2019 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 11
  • Overs/Balls Bowled: 100.5 Overs (605 Balls)
  • Average/SR: 23.05/30.25
  • Economy: 4.57
  • Best Figures: 3/27
  • 4/5 Wicket Hauls: 0/0
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17. Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh) – 20 Wickets, 2019 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 8
  • Overs/Balls Bowled: 72.1 Overs (433 Balls)
  • Average/SR: 24.20/21.65
  • Economy: 6.70
  • Best Figures: 5/59
  • 4/5 Wicket Hauls: 0/2
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Honorable Mentions:

18 Wickets: Lasith Malinga (2007), Tim Southee (2011), Umesh Yadav (2015), Roger Binny (1983), Wasim Akram (1992), Craig McDermott -(1987), Glenn McGrath (1999), Jasprit Bumrah (2019), Zaheer Khan (2003), Mark Wood (2019)

Final Thoughts

Glenn McGrath & Mitchell Starc have become legends in the World Cup due to their bowling exploits.

Starc has a chance to become the undisputed leader of World Cup bowling in 2023, but will we find new faces this time around?

Also Read: Who Has Taken the Most Number of Wickets in the Cricket World Cup? | List of the Highest Wicket Takers in Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup (1975-2019)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who has taken the most wickets in a single cricket World Cup?

Mtichell Starc (27 in 2015 CWC) & Glenn McGrath (26 in 2007 CWC) are the most successful bowlers in the history of the cricket World Cup.Most Wickets in a Single World Cup: (Pictured here from left to right) Chaminda Vaas, Mitchell Starc, Glenn McGrath, Muttiah Muralitharan

How many wickets did Zaheer Khan in the 2011 cricket World Cup?

Zaheer Khan took 21 wickets in the 2011 cricket world cup.

How many bowlers have taken 20 wickets in the cricket world cup?

17 bowlers have taken 20 or more wickets in the ODI World Cup.

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Top 25 Highest Individual Scores in ODI World Cup: Who Will be the Highest Scorer in the 2023 Cricket World Cup?

Do you remember the highest individual scores in ODI World Cup? What are some of the best World Cup knocks?

The World Cup is right around the corner, so I thought I would help you refresh some of the golden memories of earlier World Cups.

Let’s dive right in.

Key Takeaways

  • Martin Guptill (237*), Chris Gayle (214), and Gary Kirsten (188*) hold the record for the higest individual scores in ODI World Cup.
  • Among the Top 25 highest scores in the World Cup, only Adam Gilchrist’s 149 (Final) Martin Guptill’s 237 (quarter finals), came in knockout rounds. Matthew Hayden’s 158 came in the Super Eight Stage while all others took place during the group stage.
  • Batters from Australia (5) feature in this list the most followed by India & South Affrica (4), New Zealand & England (3), West Indies (2), and Zimbabwe, Scotland, Pakistan & Sri Lanka (1).
  • The 2015 ODI World Cup was by far the best for batters – with 7 of the highest all-time scores coming in that World Cup. It is followed by the 2019 CWC (5 scores), 2007 (3), 2011, 2003, 1996 (2), and 1999, 1983, 1987, 1975 with one each.
  • Once again, the 2015 CWC saw the highest ever score (237*), while the 1992 CWC had the least highest top score (119*).
  • There have been 22 150+ scores and two double centuries in the ODI Cricket World Cup.

List of Top 10 Highest Scores in Cricket World Cup

The entire list of Top 25 and details are featured below, but here is a snippet of the Top 10 highest scores in the ODI Worl Cup.

PlayerScoreOppositionWorld Cup
Martin Guptill237*West Indies2015
Chris Gayle215Zimbabwe2015
Gary Kirsten188*UAE1996
Sourav Ganguly183Sri Lanka1999
Sir Vivian Richards181Sri Lanka1987
David Warner178Afghanistan2015
Kapil Dev175*Zimbabwe1983
Virender Sehwag175Bangladesh2011
Craig Wishart172*Namibia2003
Glenn Turner171*East Africa1975

Evolution of the Highest Individual Scores in ODI Cricket World Cup (1975-2019)

  • 1975: Glenn Turner (New Zealand) – 171* vs East Africa
  • 1979: Sir Vivian Richards (West Indies) – 138* vs England
  • 1983: Kapil Dev (India) – 175* vs Zimbabwe
  • 1987: Sir Vivian Richards (West Indies) – 181 vs Sri Lanka
  • 1992: Rameez Raza (Pakistan) – 119* vs New Zealand
  • 1996: Gary Kirsten (South Africa) – 188* vs UAE
  • 1999: Sourav Ganguly (India) – 183 vs Sri Lanka
  • 2003: Craig Wishart (Zimbabwe) – 172* vs Namibia
  • 2007: Imran Nazir (Pakistan) – 160 vs Zimbabwe
  • 2011: Virender Sehwag (India) – 175 vs Bangladesh
  • 2015: Martin Guptill (New Zealand) – 237* vs West Indies
  • 2019: David Warner (Australia) – 166 vs Bangladesh

Top 25 Highest Scores in Cricket World Cup: Best World Cup Innings

1. Martin Guptill (New Zealand) – 237* vs West Indies, 2015

  • Score: 237* (163)
  • Fours/Sixes: 24/11
  • Venue: Wellington, New Zealand
  • Date: 21 March, 2015
  • Stage: Quarter Final

Scorecard: NZ vs WI, ICC Cricket World Cup 2014/15, 4th Quarter-Final at Wellington, March 21, 2015

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2. Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 215 vs Zimbabwe, 2015

  • Score: 215 (147)
  • Fours/Sixes: 10/16
  • Venue: Canberra, Australia
  • Date: 24 February 2015
  • Stage: Group Stage

Scorecard: WI vs ZIM, ICC Cricket World Cup 2014/15, 15th Match, Pool B at Canberra, February 24, 2015

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3. Gary Kirsten (South Africa) – 188* vs U.A.E., 1996

  • Score: 188* (159)
  • Fours/Sixes: 13/4
  • Venue: Rawalpindi, Pakistan
  • Date: 16 February 1996
  • Stage: Group Stage

Scorecard:SA vs UAE, Wills World Cup 1995/96, 2nd Match at Rawalpindi, February 16, 1996

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4. Sourav Ganguly (India) – 183 vs Sri Lanka, 1999

  • Score: 183 (158)
  • Fours/Sixes: 7/7
  • Venue: Taunton, England
  • Date: 26 May 1999
  • Stage: Group Stage

Scorecard: IND vs SL, ICC World Cup 1999, 21st Match at Taunton, May 26, 1999

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5. Sir Vivian Richards (West Indies) – 181 vs Sri Lanka, 1987

  • Score: 181 (125)
  • Fours/Sixes: 16/7
  • Venue: Karachi, Pakistan
  • Date: 13 October 1987
  • Stage: Group Stage

Scorecard: WI vs SL, Reliance World Cup 1987/88, 7th Match at Karachi, October 13, 1987

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6. David Warner (Australia) – 178 vs Afghanistan, 2015

  • Score: 178 (133)
  • Fours/Sixes: 19/5
  • Venue: Perth, Australia
  • Date: 4 March, 2015
  • Stage: Group Stage

Scorecard: AUS vs AFG, ICC Cricket World Cup 2014/15, 26th Match, Pool A at Perth, March 04, 2015

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7. Kapil Dev (India) – 175 * vs Zimbabwe, 1983

  • Score: 175* (138)
  • Fours/Sixes:16/6
  • Venue: Tunbridge Wells, England
  • Date: 18 June 1983
  • Stage: Group Stage

Scorecard: IND vs ZIM, Prudential World Cup 1983, 20th Match at Tunbridge Wells, June 18, 1983

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8. Virender Sehwag (India) – 175 vs Bangladesh, 2011

  • Score: 175 (140)
  • Fours/Sixes:14/5
  • Venue: Mirpur, Bangladesh
  • Date: 19 February, 2011
  • Stage: Group Stage

Scorecard: IND vs BAN, ICC Cricket World Cup 2010/11, 1st Match, Group B at Dhaka, February 19, 2011

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9. Craig Wishart (Zimbabwe) – 172* vs Namibia, 2003

  • Score: 172* (151)
  • Fours/Sixes:18/3
  • Venue: Harare, Zimbabwe
  • Date: 10 February 2003
  • Stage: Group Stage

Scorecard: ZIM vs NAM, ICC World Cup 2002/03, 2nd Match at Harare, February 10, 2003

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10. Glenn Turner (New Zealand) – 171* vs East Africa, 1975

  • Score: 171* (201)
  • Fours/Sixes:16/2
  • Venue: Birmingham, England
  • Date: 7 June, 1975
  • Stage: Group Stage

Scorecard: NZ vs EAf, Prudential World Cup 1975, 2nd Match at Birmingham, June 07, 1975

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11. David Warner (Australia) – 166 vs Bangladesh, 2019

  • Score: 166 (147)
  • Fours/Sixes: 14/5
  • Venue: Nottingham, England
  • Date: 20 June 2019
  • Stage: Group Stage

Scorecard: AUS vs BAN, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, 26th match at Nottingham, June 20, 2019

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12. AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 162* vs West Indies, 2015

  • Score: 162* (66)
  • Fours/Sixes:17/8
  • Venue: Sydney, Australia
  • Date: 27 February 2015
  • Stage: Group Stage

Scorecard: SA vs WI, ICC Cricket World Cup 2014/15, 19th Match, Pool B at Sydney, February 27, 2015

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13. Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka) – 161* vs Bangladesh, 2015

  • Score: 161* (146)
  • Fours/Sixes: 22/0
  • Venue: Melbourne, Australia
  • Date: 26 February 2015
  • Stage: Group Stage

Scorecard: SL vs BAN, ICC Cricket World Cup 2014/15, 18th Match, Pool A at Melbourne, February 26, 2015

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14. Andrew Hudson (South Africa) – 161 vs Netherlands, 1996

  • Score: 161 (132)
  • Fours/Sixes: 13/4
  • Venue: Rawalpindi, Pakistan
  • Date: 5 March 1996
  • Stage: Group Stage

Scorecard: SA vs NED, Wills World Cup 1995/96, 27th Match at Rawalpindi, March 05, 1996

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15. Imran Nazir (Pakistan) – 160 vs Zimbabwe, 2007

  • Score: 160 (121)
  • Fours/Sixes: 14/8
  • Venue: Kingston, Jamaica (West Indies)
  • Date: 21 March 2007
  • Stage: Group Stage

Scorecard: PAK vs ZIM, ICC World Cup 2006/07, 17th Match, Group D at Kingston, March 21, 2007

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16. Hashim Amla (South Africa) – 159 vs Ireland, 2015

  • Score: 159 (128)
  • Fours/Sixes: 16/4
  • Venue: Canberra, Australia
  • Date: 3 March 2015
  • Stage: Group Stage

Scorecard: SA vs IRE, ICC Cricket World Cup 2014/15, 24th Match, Pool B at Canberra, March 03, 2015

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17. Matthew Hayden (Australia) – 158 vs West Indies, 2007

  • Score: 158 (143)
  • Fours/Sixes: 14/4
  • Venue: North Sound, Antigua & Barbuda (West Indies)
  • Date: 27 March 2007
  • Stage: Super Eights

Scorecard: AUS vs WI, ICC World Cup 2006/07, 25th Match, Super Eights at North Sound, March 27 – 28, 2007

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18. Andrew Strauss (England) – 158 vs India, 2011

  • Score: 158 (143)
  • Fours/Sixes: 14/4
  • Venue: Bengaluru, India
  • Date: 27 February 2011
  • Stage: Group Stage

Scorecard: IND vs ENG, ICC Cricket World Cup 2010/11, 11th Match, Group B at Bengaluru, February 27, 2011

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19. Kyle Coetzer (Scotland) – 156 vs Bangladesh, 2015

  • Score: 156 (134)
  • Fours/Sixes: 17/4
  • Venue: Nelson, New Zealand
  • Date: 5 March 2015
  • Stage: Group Stage

Scorecard: SCOT vs BAN, ICC Cricket World Cup 2014/15, 27th Match, Pool A at Nelson, March 05, 2015

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20. Jason Roy (England) – 153 vs Bangladesh, 2019

  • Score: 153 (121)
  • Sixes/Fours: 14/5
  • Venue: Cardiff, Wales
  • Date: 8 June 2019
  • Stage: Group Stage

Scorecard: ENG vs BAN, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, 12th match at Cardiff, June 08, 2019

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21. Aaron Finch (Australia) – 153 vs Sri Lanka, 2019

  • Score: 153 (132)
  • Fours/Sixes: 15/5
  • Venue: The Oval, England
  • Date: 15 June 2019
  • Stage: Group Stage

Scorecard: AUS vs SL, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, 20th match at London, June 15, 2019

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22. Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 152 vs Namibia, 2003

  • Score: 152 (151)
  • Fours/Sixes: 18/0
  • Venue: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
  • Date: 23 February 2003
  • Stage: Group Stage

Scorecard: IND vs NAM, ICC World Cup 2002/03, 25th Match at Pietermaritzburg, February 23, 2003

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23. Adam Gilchrist (Australia) – 149 vs Sri Lanka, 2007

  • Score: 149 (104)
  • Fours/Sixes:13/8
  • Venue: Bridgetown, Barbados (West Indies)
  • Date: 28 April 2007
  • Stage: Final

Scorecard: AUS vs SL, ICC World Cup 2006/07, Final at Bridgetown, April 28, 2007

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24. Eoin Morgan (England) – 148 vs Afghanistan (2019)

  • Score: 148 (71)
  • Fours/Sixes:4/17
  • Venue: Manchester, England
  • Date: 18 June 2019
  • Stage: Group Stage

Scorecard: ENG vs AFG, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, 24th match at Manchester

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25. Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – 148 vs South Africa (2019)

  • Score: 148 (154)
  • Fours/Sixes: 14/1
  • Venue: Manchester, England
  • Date: 22 June 2019
  • Stage: Group Stage

Scorecard: NZ vs WI, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, 29th match at Manchester, June 22, 2019

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Final Thoughts

World Cups are remembered by individual knocks.

I will never forget Guptill’s 237*. It just seemed too good to be true.

Can anyone in the 2023 World Cup beat this record? Let us know below!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who have scored the highest individual scores in the ODI Cricket World Cup?

Martin Guptill (237*), Chris Gayle (215), and Gary Kirsten (188*) are the Top 3 for the highest individual scores in the ODI Cricket World since 1975.
Highest Individual Scores in ODI World Cup - The Best World Cup Innings: (From left to right) AB De Villiers acknowledging the crowd, Chris Gayle, Martin Guptill, Sourav Ganguly, Kapil Dev hitting a shot

Which Cricket World Cup had the individual highest scores?

The 2015 ODI Cricket World Cup featured 7 of the Top 25 all-time highest individual scores in the ODI World Cup. This included Martin Guptill (237), Chris Gayle (215), David Warner (178), AB De Villiers (162*), Tillakaratne Dilshan (161*), Hashim Amla (159), and Kyle Coetzer (156).

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