Sachin Tendulkar Adam Gilchrist Brian Lara
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Sachin Tendulkar
India
Amongst the greatest batsmen in history, Sachin Tendulkar raised his game further on the biggest stage as an average of 56.95 across six World Cups from 1992 to 2011 suggests. The 2278 runs he made are far and away the most by an individual, and he was the event’s highest run-getter in 1996 and 2003, with a winner’s medal in 2011 to complete a cherished dream.
Best Performance? 98 off 75 against Pakistan in 2003 in a high-pressure league match.
Best Performance? 98 off 75 against Pakistan in 2003 in a high-pressure league match.
CWC Player Stats
Matches
45
Innings
44
Runs
2278
Avg
56.95
100s
6
50s
15
S/R
88.91
Catches
12
Viv Richards Steve Waugh Imran Khan
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Viv Richards
West Indies
Sir Vivian Richards has often been called the greatest ODI batsman of all time, and his World Cup record illustrates why. With 1013 runs at 63.31 and a strike-rate of 85.05 in a slow-scoring era, Richards was part of the title-winning teams of 1975 and 1979. He bowed out with a 75-ball 67 in 1987 against Pakistan in his final World Cup appearance.
Best Performance? 138* in the 1979 final to lead the West Indies to its second consecutive title.
Best Performance? 138* in the 1979 final to lead the West Indies to its second consecutive title.
CWC Player Stats
Matches
23
Innings
21
Runs
1013
Avg
63.31
100s
3
50s
5
S/R
85.05
Catches
9
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Imran Khan
Pakistan
From 28 World Cup games over five editions, Imran Khan averaged 35.05 with the bat and 19.26 with the ball. Doesn’t get better than that, does it? It did, actually, in 1992 when he led a young Pakistani side to World Cup glory. His best days as a player were behind him, but it was Imran the captain that shone through, backing young guns, plotting an unlikely triumph.
Best Performance? 3/36 & 58 v Australia in 1987.
Best Performance? 3/36 & 58 v Australia in 1987.
CWC Player Stats
Matches
28
Batting Average
35.05
Strike Rate
65.61
Wickets
34
Bowling Average
19.26
Economy
3.86
Catches
6
Wasim Akram Shane Warne Muttiah Muralitharan
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Wasim Akram
Pakistan
Nicknamed Sultan of Swing, Wasim Akram could make the ball move both ways, in the air and off seam, and is regarded as the finest left-arm paceman the world has seen. He has 55 wickets in 38 World Cup matches, but his sublime spell against England in the 1992 final, where he dismissed Allan Lamb and Chris Lewis off consecutive balls, is considered the turning point in Pakistan’s victory.
Best performance? 3 for 49 against England in the 1992 final.
Best performance? 3 for 49 against England in the 1992 final.
CWC Player Stats
Matches
38
Overs
324.3
Wickets
55
Economy Rate
4.04
Average
23.83
Best Bowling
5-28
4 Wicket Innings
3
Catches
8
Waqar Younis Glenn McGrath
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Waqar Younis
Pakistan
The King of the Inswinging Yorker, Pakistan’s current coach was a superb World Cup performer despite somewhat surprisingly only playing 13 World Cup Matches in his career. 22 wickets in just 93 overs show his potency with the ball, always a threat whether opening the bowling or steaming in at the death.
Best Performance? 2 for 32 against New Zealand in a high-scoring game at Lahore in 1996 to help seal a 46 run win.
Best Performance? 2 for 32 against New Zealand in a high-scoring game at Lahore in 1996 to help seal a 46 run win.
CWC Player Stats
Matches
13
Overs
93.1
Wickets
22
Economy Rate
5
Average
21.18
Best Bowling
4 - 26
4 Wicket Innings
1
Catches
5
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Glenn McGrath
Australia
One of the greatest fast bowlers of all time, Glenn McGrath’s calling card wasn’t glamorous – strict line and length – but he was devastating, and made a habit of getting the big wickets. Over four World Cups, he took 71 wickets in 39 matches, the most anyone has. He battled injuries, but he returned with a record 26 wickets in 2007, and was adjudged Man of the Tournament.
Best Performance? 7 for 15 against a hapless Namibia in 2003.
Best Performance? 7 for 15 against a hapless Namibia in 2003.
CWC Player Stats
Matches
39
Overs
325.5
Wickets
71
Economy Rate
3.96
Average
18.19
Best Bowling
7-15
4 Wicket Innings
2
Catches
5
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