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In this article let’s talk about “Top 10 Centuries in ICC World Cup History”. ICC World Cup 2023 is approaching fast. Every cricket player wants to be part of this tournament but only few can live that dream. This incredible tournament has created many records. 

10. Glenn Turner | Highest Runs in World Cup

At No.10 we have Glenn Turner. Former New Zealand captain and opener scored not out 171* runs against East Africa in 1975 World Cup. Match was played at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham. New Zealand won that match by 181 runs.

9. Craig Wishart| Highest Runs in World Cup

Craig Wishart comes at No.9 in this list. Former Zimbabwe player scored not out 172* runs at Harare, Zimbabwe against Namibia in 2003. During ICC World Cup 2003 Wishart was in good form. Zimbabwe won that match by 86 runs (Duckworth-Lewis-Method).

8. Virender Sehwag| Highest Runs in World Cup

Virender Sehwag grabs eighth position on this list. Former Indian opener scored 175 runs against Bangladesh at Mirpur Stadium in ICC World Cup 2011. India defeated Bangladesh in that match by 87 runs. India won 2011 World Cup against Sri Lanka in the Final.

Also Read: List of ICC Trophies won by India (2023)

7. Kapil Dev | Highest Runs in World Cup

Indian Legend Kapil Dev seats at seventh place on the list. Former Indian captain and allrounder scored 175* runs against Zimbabwe at Nevill Ground, Wells in 1983 World Cup. India won that match by 31 runs. 1983 World Cup was memorable for India. No one thought that India would win the World Cup. Kapil Dev led India to the first World Cup trophy against giant West Indies side in the Final.

6. David Warner | Highest Runs in World Cup

Australian opener David Warner grabs 6^th position in the list. He scored 178 runs against Afghanistan at WACA Ground, Perth in ICC World Cup 2015. Australia won that match by massive 275 runs. Australia went on to win 2015 World Cup against New Zealand.

5. Viv Richards | Highest Runs in World Cup

One of the greatest of the cricket Viv Richards is fifth in the list. He scored 181 runs against Sri Lanka at National Stadium Karachi, Pakistan in the 1987 Cricket World Cup. This score was World Cup record at that time. West Indies won that match by 191 runs.

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4. Sourav Ganguly | Highest Runs in World Cup

Indian legend and former captain Sourav Ganguly grabs fourth position in the list. He scored 183 runs against Sri Lanka at County Ground, Taunton, England during 1999 Cricket World Cup. India won that match by 157 runs.

3. Gary Kirsten | Highest Runs in World Cup

South African cricket coach and former player Gary Kirsten comes at third spot on the list. Gary Score 188* runs against UAE at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in 1996 Cricket World Cup. It was world record at that time. South Africa won that match by 169 runs.

2. Chris Gayle | Highest Runs in World Cup

West Indies cricketer ‘The Universe Boss’, Chris Gayle is second in the list. Gayle scored 215 runs against Zimbabwe at Manuka Oval stadium, Canberra, Australia in 2015 Cricket World Cup. He made new world record on that day. West Indies won that match by 73 runs (Duckworth-Lewis-Method).

1. Martin Guptill | Highest Runs in World Cup

New Zealand cricket player and opener Martin Guptill tops the list. He scored not out 237* runs against West Indies in Quarter-Final at Wellington Stadium, Australia in 2015 Cricket World Cup. He broke Chris Gayle’s record, it was highest score by a player at that time. New Zealand won that match by 143 runs.

Also Read:

1) Ind Vs Pak ODI World Cup History

2) Most Cricket World Cup Final Losses List Since 1975

3) ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifiers, Teams, Schedule, Date, Time Table, Points Table

Reference Websites:
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ICC	The Cricket World Cup

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