Most Hundreds in a Single ODI World Cup

Scoring a century in a One Day International (ODI) World Cup is a dream for any batsman. It is a stage where the best players in the world come together to compete, and to score a hundred in such a tournament is a testament to one’s skill and talent.So, who scored the most number of hundreds in a single ODI World Cup tournament?

While scoring a century in the World Cup is a special feat, scoring multiple hundreds in a single tournament is even more rare. Only a handful of batsmen have managed to do this, and the record for most hundreds in a single ODI World Cup is held by Rohit Sharma.

Most Hundreds in a Single ODI World Cup

While scoring a single World Cup century is a significant achievement, some players have taken it a notch higher. They’ve scored multiple centuries in a single World Cup, etching their names in the annals of cricketing history.

When discussing the maximum number of centuries by any batsman in a single edition of the World Cup, one name shines bright – Rohit Sharma.

Several batsmen have made their mark, but only a select few have reached the top echelons when it comes to scoring the most hundreds in a single ODI World Cup tournament.

Rohit Sharma in 2019 – 5 hundreds

In 2019, Rohit Sharma achieved what seemed impossible. Rohit Sharma scored 5 hundreds, creating a record for the most centuries in a single ODI World Cup.

Kumar Sangakkara’s Consistency in 2015

Before Rohit, it was Sangakkara who turned heads in the 2015 World Cup. He became the first and the only batsman to score 4 consecutive hundreds in ODI. His streak was mesmerizing and showcased his unparalleled consistency.

Pioneers of Three Centuries in One World Cup

Mark Waugh set the ball rolling in 1996, becoming the first-ever batsman to score 3 Centuries in a single edition of the world cup. His feat was later equaled by stalwarts like Sourav Ganguly and Matthew Hayden.

Players with More Than One Century in a Single Edition

The World Cup has seen many players shine brightly, but only a special few have managed to score more than one hundred in a single edition. The list of players who have scored more than 2 100s in a single edition of the 50-overs World Cup includes legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Tillakaratne Dilshan.

Below is list of Other players who have scored multiple hundreds in a single ODI World Cup

BATSMEN	COUNTRY	HUNDREDS	YEAR
ROHIT SHARMA	IND	5	2019
KUMAR SANGAKKARA	SL	4	2015
QUINTON DE KOCK	SA	4	2023
MARK WAUGH	AUS	3	1996
SOURAV GANGULY	IND	3	2003
MATTHEW HAYDEN	AUS	3	2007
DAVID WARNER	AUS	3	2019
VIRAT KOHLI	IND	3	2023
RACHIN RAVINDRA	NZ	3	2023
GLENN TURNER	NZ	2	1975
GEOFF MARSH	AUS	2	1987
DAVID BOON	AUS	2	1992
RAMEEZ RAJA	PAK	2	1992
ARAVINDA DE SILVA	SL	2	1996
SACHIN TENDULKAR	IND	2	1996
RAHUL DRAVID	IND	2	1999
SAEED ANWAR	PAK	2	1999
MARVAN ATTAPATTU	SL	2	2003
RICKY PONTING	AUS	2	2003
SANATH JAYASURIYA	SL	2	2007
KEVIN PIETERSON	ENG	2	2007
AB DE VILLIERS	SA	2	2011
TILLAKARATNE DISLSHAN	SL	2	2011
MAHELA JAYAWARDENE	SL	2	2011
RYAN TEN DOESCHATE	NL	2	2011
SACHIN TENDULKAR	IND	2	2011
UPUL THARANGA	SL	2	2011
SHIKHAR DHAWAN	IND	2	2015
TILLAKARATNE DILSHAN	SL	2	2015
MARTIN GUPTILL	NZ	2	2015
MAHMUDULLAH	BAN	2	2015
BRENDAN TAYLOR	ZIM	2	2015
JONNY BAIRSTOW	ENG	2	2019
AARON FINCH	AUS	2	2019
JOE ROOT	ENG	2	2019
SHAKIB AL HASAN	BAN	2	2019
KANE WILLIAMSON	NZ	2	2019
RASSIE VAN DER DUSSEN	SA	2	2023
DAVID WARNER	AUS	2	2023

FAQs

1. Who holds the record for the most centuries in a single ODI World Cup?
   • Rohit Sharma with 5 centuries in 2019.
2. How many centuries did Kumar Sangakkara score consecutively in 2015?
   • He scored 4 consecutive centuries.
3. Who was the first batsman to score 3 centuries in a World Cup edition?
   • Mark Waugh in 1996.
4. How many batsmen have scored more than 2 centuries in a single World Cup edition?
   • Several, including legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Tillakaratne Dilshan.
5. Are there any players who’ve scored double centuries in World Cup matches?
   • No player has scored a double century in World Cup matches as of now.