World Cup 2023: Highest Individual Score in ODI World Cup for India

Highest Individual Score in ODI World Cup for India – Exploring India’s Highest Individual Score in ODI World Cup: Team India has been part of the ODI World Cup since it began in 1975. They were the second team, after the West Indies, to win the ODI World Cup. Kapil Dev led India to their first win. Then, after 28 years, MS Dhoni did the same and led India to win again in 2011.

Indian batters are known for making and setting batting records. In this article, we’ll talk about one such record. Notably, Rohit Sharma has the highest ODI score of 264 runs.

Let’s delve into the Highest Individual Score by a Indian batsman in ICC World Cup.

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Highest Individual Score in ODI World Cup for India

Here are the details on Indian Batsman with most runs in single inning in ODI World Cup.

Sourav Ganguly 183 runs vs Sri Lanka in 1999 Cricket World Cup

Sourav Ganguly set the record for the highest score by an Indian batter during the 1999 World Cup. This remarkable feat occurred in a match where Rahul Dravid also achieved the fifth-highest individual score. In the first inning, India scored a total of 373/6.

Dravid contributed 145 runs, while Ganguly outdid himself with a career-best ODI score of 183 runs from 158 balls. His exceptional performance included seven sixes and 17 boundaries. In reply, Sri Lanka managed to score 216 runs in 42.3 overs, resulting in a 157-run victory for India.

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Kapil Dev 175* runs vs Zimbabwe in 1983 Cricket World Cup

Kapil Dev’s exceptional 175 not out during the 1983 World Cup against Zimbabwe stands as one of the finest centuries in cricket history. This remarkable feat is even more impressive due to the challenging circumstances he faced.

In the initial stages, India lost their top five wickets with only 17 runs on the board, placing Kapil in a critical position. Undeterred, he played an unforgettable innings, scoring 175 runs off 138 balls, which included six powerful sixes and 16 well-placed fours.

The next highest score was Syed Kirmani’s 24. With India setting a total of 266, they managed to dismiss Zimbabwe for 235, securing a 31-run victory. This crucial game propelled India into the semi-finals, eventually leading them to clinch the World Cup title.

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Virender Sehwag 175 runs vs Bangladesh in World Cup 2011

The most recent instance of an Indian batter scoring over 150 runs in a World Cup innings was Virender Sehwag. This impressive feat took place during the opening match of the 2011 World Cup against Bangladesh. India set a formidable total of 370/4 while batting first.

Sehwag showcased his prowess by reaching a century in just 81 balls and eventually amassing 175 runs from 140 deliveries. His exceptional performance included five sixes and 14 fours. Additionally, Virat Kohli contributed with an unbeaten century as well.

In response, Bangladesh could only manage 283/9 in their pursuit, resulting in a victory for India with a margin of 87 runs.

Sachin Tendulkar 152 runs vs Namibia in Cricket World Cup 2003

In the 2003 World Cup, Sachin Tendulkar achieved the third score of over 150 runs by an Indian batter. This impressive feat occurred in a match against Namibia in Pietermaritzburg, which was the 25th game of the tournament.

Sachin displayed his skills by scoring 152 runs from 151 balls, featuring 18 fours. India compiled a total of 311/2 in their 50 overs and managed to dismiss Namibia for 130 runs, securing a commanding victory with a margin of 181 runs.

Rahul Dravid 145 runs vs Sri Lanka in 1999 Cricket World Cup

In the 1999 World Cup, Rahul Dravid achieved India’s fifth-highest individual score. This remarkable feat unfolded during a match against Sri Lanka in Taunton. India batted first, amassing a formidable total of 373/6 within 50 overs.

Sourav Ganguly and Dravid forged an impressive partnership, contributing 318 runs for the second wicket. Dravid showcased his skills by scoring 145 runs from 129 balls, including 17 fours and one six, while Ganguly also secured a century. India effectively restricted Sri Lanka to a score of 216 and clinched victory with a commanding lead of 157 runs.

Highest Score by an Indian Batter in ODI World Cup

Here are the list of Highest Individual Score in ICC World Cup by Indian Batsman.

Batter	Score	Against	Venue	Date
Sourav Ganguly	183	Sri Lanka	Cooper County Ground	26/05/1999
Kapil Dev	175*	Zimbabwe	Nevill Ground	18/06/1983
Virender Sehwag	175	Bangladesh	Shere Bangla National	19/02/2011
Sachin Tendulkar	152	Namibia	City Oval	23/02/2003
Rahul Dravid	145	Sri Lanka	Cooper County Ground	26/05/1999
Sachin Tendulkar	140*	Kenya	County Ground (Bristol)	23/05/1999
Rohit Sharma	140	Pakistan	Old Trafford	16/06/2019
Sachin Tendulkar	137	Sri Lanka	Arun Jaitley Stadium	02/03/1996
Shikhar Dhawan	137	South Africa	Melbourne Cricket Ground	22/02/2015
Rohit Sharma	137	Bangladesh	Melbourne Cricket Ground	19/03/2015

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