Most runs in single edition of men's ODI World Cup

Over the years, we have seen cricket's biggest spectacle, the ODI World Cup, create many enthralling on-field moments. While it is a collective team effort to bring home silverware at the end of the tournament, it takes some individual brilliance to lead the team from the front. It is every captain's dream to have at least one or two of their players among the leading run-scorers and wicket-takers in a tournament.

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In this article, we take a look at the players who scored the most runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup.

5. David Warner - 647 runs (2019 WC)

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Australia opener David Warner was the second-highest run-scorer of the 2019 World Cup. The veteran batter amassed 647 runs in 10 innings at an impressive average of 71.88 and a solid strike rate of 89.36. Warner's brilliant outing in England included 3 centuries and as many as half-centuries. His contribution was remarkable in Australia reaching the semi-finals of the tournament. 

4. Rohit Sharma - 648 runs (2019 WC)

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Rohit Sharma - another batting beast in the 2019 World Cup. The veteran opener played a key role in taking India to the semi-final of the tournament. He was the top-scorer of the 2019 edition with some breathtaking knocks in the history of the World Cup. Rohit scored a total of 648 runs in 9 innings at an average of 81.00 and a notable strike rate of 98.33. The right-hander smashed five centuries - the record for most hundreds in a single WC edition. 

3. Matthew Hayden - 659 runs (2007 WC)

Matthew Hayden displayed some exceptional batting prowess in the 2007 World Cup and emerged as the tournament’s leading run-scorer. At an average of 73.22 and an outstanding strike rate of 101.07, Hayden amassed an impressive total of 659 runs. He had hit 3 centuries and 1 half-century. His consistency and building a strong foundation at the top were crucial to Australia's World Cup-winning campaign. 

2. Sachin Tendulkar - 673 (2003 WC) 

Tendulkar's consistent and prolific batting earned him the title of leading run-scorer of the 2023 World Cup. The legendary India cricketer accumulated an impressive total of 673 runs in 11 matches at an average of 61.18 and a healthy strike rate of 89.25. His remarkable outing included 1 century and 6 half-centuries. 

1. Virat Kohli - 674 (2023 WC)

It took 20 years for someone to overtake Tendulkar in this elite list and it is the man who is considered the legend's successor. With one game left in the 2023 ODI World Cup, Virat Kohli has surpassed Tendulkar's record for most runs in a single edition with a record-breaking century. Across 10 innings, the veteran batter scored 711* at an outstanding average of 101.57 and a strike rate of 90.69. He scored 3 centuries and 6 half-centuries.