In the year 1975, ICC Cricket World Cup started its journey with England being the first ever country to host the tournament. Initially, the tournament started with a format of 60 overs per side but in the year 1987, it was contained to 50 overs. Since then Australia won 5 titles, being the most successful team in the World Cup history.
The main thing a batsman can do is leading his team from the front by scoring runs. Let’s go through those leading run scorer in world cups.
- Sachin Tendulkar – Matches - 45, Runs – 2278
- Ricky Ponting – Matches - 46, Runs – 1743
- Kumar Sangakara – Matches - 37, Runs – 1532
- Brian Lara - Matches - 34, Runs 1225
- AB De Villiers – Matches - 23, Runs – 1207
- Sanath Jayasuriya – Matches - 38, Runs – 1165
- Jaques Kallis – Matches - 36, Runs – 1148
- Tillakratne Dilshan – Matches - 27, Runs – 1112
- Mahela Jayewardene – Matches - 40, Runs – 1100
- Adam Gilchrist – Matches - 31 Runs – 1085