2023 ICC men’s cricket world cup is now on the doorstep as there are only 30 days left for the mega event. To increase the hype and excitement for the mega event in India we have brought some exciting and interesting stats for you. So here are the top 5 highest individual scores in the World Cup.
#5 VIV Richards
Former West Indies legend, Sir VIV Richards is in the fifth position on our list. His 181 runs innings against Sri Lanka in the 1987 World Cup in Karachi, Pakistan is fifth highest individual score in World Cup history.
#4 Sourav Ganguly
Former Indian captain, Sourav Ganguly made fourth highest individual score in the history of the World Cup. He made 183 against Sri Lanka in 1999 at Taunton. He made 183 off 158 balls including 17 fours and 7 sixes.
#3 Garry Kristen
Former South African opener and a great batsman of his time, Garry Kristen made 188* against the United Arab Emirates in the 1996 World Cup at Rawalpindi, Pakistan. He made 188* off 159 deliveries including 13 fours and 4 sixes.
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#2 Chris Gayle
Only the second batsman to score a double century in a World Cup game, universe boss Chris Gayle is second on our list for his 215 runs innings against Zimbabwe in Canberra, Australia in the 2015 men’s World Cup. He made 215 off just 147 balls including 10 fours and 16 sixes with a strike rate of 146.25.
#1 Martin Guptill
New Zealand’s opening batsman, Martin Guptill holds the record for highest individual score in the men’s cricket World Cup. He made 237* against West Indies in a World Cup game of 2015 against West Indies at Wellington, New Zealand. He made 237 off 223 deliveries including 24 fours and 11 sixes.
