ICC World Cup 2023: Best Batting Averages in ODI World Cups

Best Batting Averages in ODI World Cups – The inaugural Cricket World Cup took place in 1975, and the 13th edition of this championship is scheduled for 2023. Over nearly five decades, the World Cup has seen the participation of numerous players and multiple countries, resulting in the establishment of numerous records.

As the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup approaches, it’s crucial for cricket enthusiasts to be familiar with the key players and their achievements. In 2023, India is the sole host for this World Cup, and ten teams will compete to secure the prestigious trophy. Check here for the highest batting average in the men’s Cricket World Cup.

The Cricket World Cup stands as the most significant and renowned cricket tournament worldwide, occurring every four years. The most recent edition was held in 2019, when England emerged as the champions, claiming their maiden victory in the tournament’s history. Let’s talk about Best Average in ODI World Cup.

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Best Highest Batting Averages in ODI World Cups

Here is the list of Players with Highest batting Averages in World Cup.

S.No	Player	Average	Innings Played	Runs	Highest Score	Span
1	Lance Klusener (SA)	124	11	372	57	1999-2003
2	Andrew Symonds (AUS)	103	13	515	143*	2003-2007
3	Ben Stokes (ENG)	66.42	10	465	89	2019-2019
4	Rohit Sharma (IND)	65.2	17	978	140	2015-2019
5	AB de Villiers (SA)	63.52	22	1207	162*	2007-2015
6	Michael Clarke (AUS)	63.42	21	888	93*	2007-2015
7	Viv Richards (WI)	63.31	21	1013	181	1975-1987
8	David Warner (AUS)	62	18	992	178	2015-2019
9	Rahul Dravid (IND)	61.42	21	860	145	1999-2007
10	Glenn Turner (NZ)	61.2	14	612	171*	1975-1983
11	Faf du Plessis (SA)	57.87	21	926	109	2011-2019
12	Sachin Tendulkar (IND)	56.95	44	2278	152	1992-2011
13	Kane Williamson (NZ)	56.93	22	911	148	2011-2019
14	Kumara Sangakkara (SL)	56.74	35	1532	124	2003-2015
15	Herchelle Gibbs (SA)	56.15	23	1067	143	1999-2007
16	Sourav Ganguly (IND)	55.88	21	1006	183	1999-2007
17	Martin Crowe (NZ)	55	21	880	100*	1983-1992
18	Sean Williams (ZIM)	54.66	11	492	96	2007-2015
19	David Boon (AUS)	54.33	16	815	100	1987-1992
20	Davd Gower (ENG)	54.25	11	434	130	1979-1983
21	Graham Thorpe (ENG)	54.14	10	379	89	1996-1999
22	Joe Root (ENG)	54.14	16	758	121	2015-2019
23	Ramiz Raja (PAK)	53.84	16	700	119*	1987-1996
24	Saeed Anwar (PAK)	53.82	21	915	113*	1996-2003
25	Shikhar Dhawan (IND)	53.7	10	537	137	2015-2019
26	Shane Watson (AUS)	53.58	19	643	94	2007-2015
27	Scott Styris (NZ)	53.47	22	909	141	2003-2011
28	Tillakaratne Dilshan (SL)	52.95	25	1112	161*	2007-2015
29	Mark Waugh (AUS)	52.84	22	1004	130	1992-1999
30	Yuvraj Singh (IND)	52.71	21	738	113	2003-2011

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World Cup Best Batting Average Year Wise 1975 – 2019

Here are the Players with Most Average in ODI World Cups from 1975 to 2019.

Year	Player	Team	Average	Runs	High Score	Innings	Strike Rate	100	50
2019	Shakib Al Hasan	Bangladesh	86.57	606	124*	8	96.03	2	5
2015	Kumar Sangakkara	Sri Lanka	108.2	541	124	7	105.87	4	0
2011	Kumar Sangakkara	Sri Lanka	93	465	111	8	83.78	1	3
2007	Matthew Hayden	Australia	73.22	659	158	10	101.07	3	1
2003	Andrew Symonds	Australia	163	326	143*	5	90.55	1	2
1999	Rahul Dravid	India	65.85	461	145	8	85.52	2	3
1996	Sachin Tendulkar	India	87.16	523	137	7	85.87	2	3
1992	Martin Crowe	New Zealand	114	456	100*	9	90.83	1	4
1987	A Ranatunga	Sri Lanka	84	252	86*	5	70.98	0	3
1983	David Gower	England	76.8	384	130	7	84.95	1	1
1979	Sir Viv Richards	West Indies	108.5	217	138*	4	74.06	1	0
1975	Glenn Turner	New Zealand	166.5	333	171*	4	68.51	2	0

Highest Batting Average in a single Cricket World Cup (Minimum 4 Innings)

The record for the highest batting average by a batsman in a single Cricket World Cup edition (with a minimum of 4 innings) is 166.5. During the first World Cup tournament, New Zealand’s Glenn Turner achieved this remarkable average by scoring 333 runs in 4 innings while being dismissed only twice.

His highest score was 171*, which contributed to his exceptional batting average, the highest in World Cup history.

Best Batting Average in Cricket World Cup (Minimum 800 Runs)

Here are Players with Best Batting Average in ODI Cricket World Cup with minimum 800 runs.

Rohit Sharma Batting Average in ODI World Cup

In the 2019 World Cup, he delivered an outstanding performance by accumulating a total of 648 runs. Sharma achieved a remarkable feat by hitting a record-breaking 5 centuries in a single edition of the World Cup.

Throughout his participation in two World Cups (2015 and 2019), he has achieved a total score of 978 runs, maintaining an impressive average of 65.20. His strike rate of 95.97 is also noteworthy.

AB de Villiers Batting Average in ODI World Cup

Between 2007 and 2015, he participated in 3 World Cups. AB de Villiers made a significant mark by setting several batting records during these tournaments. Across 23 matches, he accumulated a total of 1,207 runs.

ABD achieved the impressive feat of scoring 4 centuries and 6 fifties in 22 World Cup innings. His runs were achieved with an impressive average of 63.52, complemented by a brilliant strike rate of 117.29.

Michael Clarke Batting Average in ODI World Cup

Another notable player who had an impressive performance in the World Cups was Michael Clarke. In 2015, Clarke guided Australia to World Cup victory. Over the course of 25 matches and 21 innings, he achieved a cumulative score of 888 runs.

Clarke maintained a strong batting average of 63.42 throughout his participation in 3 World Cup editions. Although his strike rate of 94.16 might seem misleading, Clarke was not known for adopting a flashy approach to his game.

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