India’s legendary batsman Virat Kohli has claimed the top spot in the race for the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 Golden Bat. He reached this milestone by scoring a fifty against the Netherlands in the tournament.
Let’s dive into the details of Virat Kohli’s World Cup stats for 2024:
Virat Kohli Most Runs in World Cup History
Former Indian captain Virat Kohli has broken another record held by his hero, Sachin Tendulkar, becoming the batsman with the most runs in a World Cup. Tendulkar scored 673 runs in 2003, a figure Kohli surpassed against New Zealand
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In the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium, Kohli took to the field after Rohit Sharma’s dismissal and maintained a steady flow of runs. As a result, Kohli’s World Cup score now stands at 674*.
Kohli equaled Tendulkar’s record of 673 runs with a single off Glenn Phillips in the 34th over and then surpassed it within the same over. Tendulkar’s 673 runs in 2003 were a testament to his brilliant batting, a legacy now extended by Kohli.
Top Run-Scorers in World Cup History
India reached the final under the captaincy of Sourav Ganguly, but their dream of becoming world champions was shattered by a loss to Australia.
Sachin Tendulkar now holds the second spot, with Australia’s Matthew Hayden in third place. Hayden scored 659 runs in 2007, playing a crucial role in Australia’s trophy-winning campaign.
Rohit Sharma is fourth, having scored 648 runs in 2019 with five centuries, while David Warner is fifth, also with 648 runs in 2019.
Now that we know Virat Kohli’s World Cup runs total, let’s look at the players with the most runs in World Cup history.
Most Runs In World Cup by Top Players
- 674 runs: Virat Kohli (2023)
- 673 runs: Sachin Tendulkar (2003)
- 659 runs: Matthew Hayden (2007)
- 648 runs: Rohit Sharma (2019)
- 647 runs: David Warner (2019)
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FAQs
How many runs did Virat Kohli score to break Sachin Tendulkar’s World Cup record?
- Virat Kohli scored 674 runs in the 2023 World Cup, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 673 runs set in 2003.
Against which team did Virat Kohli surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s World Cup runs record?
- Virat Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s record during a match against New Zealand.
Who previously held the record for the most runs in a single World Cup before Virat Kohli?
- Sachin Tendulkar held the previous record with 673 runs in the 2003 World Cup.
Which players are in the top five for most runs in a single World Cup?
- The top five players are:
- Virat Kohli (674 runs in 2023)
- Sachin Tendulkar (673 runs in 2003)
- Matthew Hayden (659 runs in 2007)
- Rohit Sharma (648 runs in 2019)
- David Warner (647 runs in 2019)
