ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Records and Statistics: Overall Batting Records

The first tournament, which took place in 1975, was called the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket World Cup. The event has now been held worldwide, thanks to an unofficial system in which hosts take turns. Most of the time, this competition takes place every four years. There have been 12 competitions thus far. Below is a timeline of the Cricket World Cup, along with information about each tournament’s winners and other pertinent facts. The inaugural Cricket World Cup included eight nations in 1975. During the 2019 competition, ten teams battled it out for the championship trophy. As a result, six countries can now proclaim ICC Cricket World Cup champions.

Chris Gayle scored the fastest ODI, two hundred in 138 balls

For the fastest double-century score, Chris Gayle set a new record. Chris Gayle scored his maiden World Cup double-century (215) against Zimbabwe on February 24, 2015, becoming the fourth person after Tendulkar, Sehwag, and Rohit Sharma. Chris Gayle now holds the record for the fastest ODI double century, which he achieved while playing for West Indies in 138 balls. He drove in 215 runs in one inning despite reaching based on only 147 pitches. Like Chris Gayle, he hit more sixes (16) than boundaries (10) during his historic innings.

AB de Villiers West Indies’ fastest ODI 150 was 64 balls

AB de Villiers and the rest of the players can only play in shorter forms. His unconventional shooting style made him stand out. In this way, fans have seen one of the game’s most clutch performers in action. He scored 162 runs (without being dismissed) in 64 balls (a Strike Rate of 245.45) during a One-Day International match against the West Indies. As the 30th over progressed, he pounded West Indian spinner Jason Holder for 64 runs in the final two overs. Jason Holder got 104 runs in 10 overs, even though he gave up 40 runs in eight overs. The final tally for the Proteas was 408. The West Indies scored 151 runs in their inning but still lost by 257.

Nathan Astle, 5 of 22 ODIs, has had ducks

While Astle opened the 1996 World Cup with a century, he could not keep up his performance on cricket’s biggest stage. Two World Cups yielded the following results: 1-6, 1-4, 4-2, and 2-2. He had an unbeaten century in 2003 against Zimbabwe, but then he went scoreless in both Super Sixes that year.

Chris Gayle, 49 sixes in One-Day Internationals

Gayle has scored 1138 runs in 32 World Cup games, including two centuries and six half-centuries. Gayle scored 215 runs in a World Cup match against Zimbabwe. He scored the first-ever 200-point game in World Cup history.

In the 2015 World Cup, Gayle struck 26 sixes in just six innings. Gayle has blasted 47 sixes in 31 innings at the World Cup. When Gayle strikes out, the ball frequently travels beyond the outfield fence. According to Harsha Bhogle, the binary representation of Chris Gayle is the numbers 6 and 4.

Eoin Morgan The most sixes in an ODI inning are 17

While playing for England against Afghanistan at Old Trafford in Manchester, Eoin Morgan hit 17 sixes as part of his 148-run performance, which set a new World Cup record for “Most sixes in an ODI match.” Morgan entered the game in the 30th round and immediately made an impact. Seven of his shots against Rashid Khan were sixes. Morgan smashed his 200th six in One-Day Internationals with those 17. He is now tied for sixth all-time in One-Day Internationals with sixes hit.

Sachin Tendulkar has 241 ODI fours

As an Indian cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar has appeared in more Cricket World Cup games than any other player. Debuting in 1989, Sachin played in six World Cups between 1992 and 2011. He has played more Tests and One-Day Internationals than any other player and scored more runs than any other player in both formats. Tendulkar hit a career-high 241 fours and appeared in a record-breaking six World Cups before calling it quits.

Martin Guptill, the Most fours in an innings in ODIs is 24

Martin Guptill’s 237 runs came when his side needed them. Martin Guptill, the New Zealand team’s opening batter, smashed a hundred against the West Indies. Guptill made 237 runs from 163 balls, including 24 fours and 11 sixes. “Martin Guptill’s 237” is the highest run total ever scored in a World Cup match. The Kiwis got 393 runs, while the Windies could only muster 250.

Martin Guptill, Most, runs through boundaries in an innings in ODIs

New Zealand’s Martin Guptill holds a one-day international record for most runs scored via boundaries (237 not out vs. West Indies, March 21, 2015, Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand). In addition, Guptill’s total is the highest for the most runs scored in an ODI inning by means of boundaries (ODI). A great hit was made to start the game, with 24 fours and 11 sixes.

Marlon Samuels & Chris Gayle, the Highest partnership in an innings in ODIs is 372

The highest ODI partnership occurred in the West Indies vs. Zimbabwe game of the 2015 ICC World Cup. The Men in Maroon were down 0/1 after Dwayne Smith’s ejection on the second pitch of the inning. After that, Gayle and Samuels took control. In 50 overs, Gayle scored 215 runs, and Samuels scored 133. Gayle and the other player hit 21 boundaries and 19 sixes before Gayle was fired. Zimbabwe was defeated by 73 runs. In this game, the southpaw smashed 16 sixes.

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