Top 5 highest individual scores in ICC Cricket World Cup history

Martin Guptill holds the record for highest individual score in ICC Cricket World Cup history.

ICC Cricket World Cup has consistently served as a grand stage for cricketing excellence, where cricketers show their brilliance in a mega event. It’s the remarkable individual performances that truly define the spirit of the tournament.

From iconic players to unforgettable moments, these extraordinary batting feats have been etched in the cricketing books.

The top 5 highest individual scores ever recorded in ICC Cricket World Cup. These monumental innings not only have the names of these cricketing legends in the history of the sport but also left an indelible mark on the tournament’s legacy.

Here are the Top 5 highest individual scores in ICC Cricket World Cup history:

5. Sourav Ganguly (India vs Sri Lanka, 1999) – 183 from 158 balls (County Ground, Taunton) :

The former India captain led his side to the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2003, four years after his personal highlight in the competition.

His 183 against Sri Lanka in ICC Cricket World Cup 1999 formed part of a 318-run stand with Rahul Dravid and remained his career-best across a remarkable career spanning 311 ODIs.

4. Gary Kirsten (South Africa vs United Arab Emirates, 1996) – 188 from 159 balls (Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi) :

Gary Kirsten held the World Cup individual innings record for almost two decades before being passed by Gayle and Guptill in 2015.

The South African batted through the 50 overs for his unbeaten 188 against UAE in 1996, with 13 fours and four sixes.

3. Glenn Maxwell (Australia vs Afghanistan, 2023) – 201* from 128 balls (Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai):

A once-in-a-lifetime innings was played by Glenn Maxwell at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai against Afghanistan in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Chasing 292 runs to win, Australia lost seven wickets for just 91 runs. From there on, Maxwell single-handedly took Australia to victory with 19 balls to spare. He made an unbeaten 201 runs off 128 balls, with 21 fours and 10 sixes.

2. Chris Gayle (West Indies vs Zimbabwe, 2015) – 215 from 147 balls (Manuka Oval, Canberra) :

The West Indies legend made a sparkling double century against Zimbabwe that formed part of a 372-run partnership with Marlon Samuels.

The pair came together after Dwayne Smith fell to the second ball of the innings and Gayle was caught from its final delivery, with the big-hitting left-hander striking 10 fours and a remarkable 16 sixes.

1. Martin Guptill (New Zealand vs West Indies, 2015) – 237* from 163 balls (Wellington, New Zealand) :

The opening batter surpassed all previous World Cup records when he made a historic double century against the West Indies in 2015.

He became the first New Zealander to make 200 in a One-Day international, helping his side to a 143-run victory with a score that remains the one to beat.

(Courtesy of ICC)

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