The ongoing Cricket World Cup 2023 has witnessed some spectacular batting performances from the Indian team, especially from the two stalwarts of the top order: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Both the batters are in tremendous form in the tournament, scoring runs consistently and leading India’s charge towards the semi-finals. While Rohit Sharma has scored 265 runs in four matches at an average of 66.25 and a strike rate of 137.30, Virat Kohli is just behind him with 259 runs in four matches at an average of 129.50 and a strike rate of 90.24.
Most Runs in World Cup 2023
Mohammed Rizwan – 294
Rohit Sharma – 265
Virat Kohli – 259
Devon Conway – 249
Both the players are also in the race of becoming India’s second-highest run-scorer in World Cup history, behind the legendary Sachin Tendulkar who amassed 2278 runs in six editions of the mega event.
In the previous game against Bangladesh, Virat Kohli scored a stunning century and surpassed Rohit Sharma to become the second-highest scorer for India in World Cup history with 1289 runs. Rohit Sharma is just 46 runs behind Kohli with 1243 runs and can retain the title with a good knock in the next match against New Zealand on October 22 in Dharamshala.
Most Runs in World Cup History
Sachin Tendulkar – 2278
Ricky Ponting – 1743
Kumar Sangakkara – 1532
Virat Kohli – 1289*
Rohit Sharma – 1243*
The race for the most World Cup runs between Kohli and Sharma is not only a matter of personal pride but also a reflection of their contribution to the team’s success. Both the players have played crucial innings in different situations. While Kohli has been more consistent and composed, Sharma has been more explosive and dominant.
However, personal milestones will be the last thing in both batter’s mind as they will look to take the team to 5th successive win in the tournament. The Men in Blue doesn’t hold a good record against the Kiwis in the ICC event.
In the nine ODI World Cup matches between both teams so far, Kiwis have an edge over Indians, winning five times. India have won three matches, while one match ended without a result.
India Squad for Cricket World Cup 2023
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav
WKs: Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul (VC)
Seam all-rounders: Shardul Thakur
Spin all-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin
Seamers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Spinner: Kuldeep Yadav
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