Top 4 Indian batsmen fastest to score 1000 runs in ICC Cricket World Cup

Rohit Sharma has gone past Sachin Tendulkar's record to become fastest Indian to score 1000 runs in ICC Cricket World Cup.

The ICC Cricket World Cup stands as the ultimate proving ground for batsmen, where legends are made and records are shattered. Among the most coveted achievements on this illustrious stage is the title of being the "fastest to score 1000 runs in the ICC Cricket World Cup." In this quest for excellence, Indian batsmen have consistently displayed their remarkable skill and ability to reach this milestone in record time, leaving a mark that resonates in the annals of cricket history.

Let's look at the top 4 Indian batsmen fastest to score 1000 runs in ICC Cricket World Cup:

4. Virat Kohli - 25 innings:

Virat Kohli has excelled on the grandest cricketing stages, notably in the ICC Cricket World Cup. His rapid journey to 1000 runs in the World Cups, achieved in 25 innings. Across four World Cups, his legacy includes a century on debut in 2011 against Bangladesh, accumulating 1170 runs in 28 innings at an average of 50.86, with a high score of 107 versus Pakistan in 2015. This remarkable run includes two centuries and eight half-centuries, solidifying his status as a premier batsman in the game.

3. Sourav Ganguly - 21 innings:

Sourav Ganguly, the former Indian cricket team captain, established himself as a prolific run-scorer in the limited-overs format and a formidable presence at the top of the batting order. He reached the 1000-run mark in World Cup history in just 21 innings, a testament to his batting prowess. Beyond individual records, Ganguly led India to the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup final in South Africa and featured in three World Cup editions from 1999 to 2007, accumulating an impressive 1006 runs at an average of 55.88. His World Cup resume includes four centuries and three half-centuries, showcasing his ability to shine on the grand stage.

2. Sachin Tendulkar - 20 innings:

Sachin Tendulkar, an iconic figure in cricket, embarked on his World Cup journey in 1992 and continued his participation until 2011, spanning six editions of the tournament. It took him just 20 innings to reach the 1000-run milestone in World Cups, a testament to his batting genius.

Over the course of 44 innings, he amassed a staggering 2278 runs at an outstanding average of 56.95, with his highest score being an impressive 152. Sachin's World Cup legacy includes an unparalleled record of six centuries and 15 half-centuries, establishing him as the most prolific run-scorer and a true legend in the world of cricket.

1. Rohit Sharma - 19 innings:

Rohit Sharma, the prolific Indian batsman, joined an elite group as the fourth Indian to surpass 1000 runs in the history of the World Cup during the 2023 Cricket World Cup match against Afghanistan, accomplishing this milestone in 19 innings.

This being his third World Cup, Rohit has showcased his remarkable ability by notching up 7 centuries and three half-centuries in the World Cup. His recent century against Afghanistan marked his seventh World Cup century, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record and further solidifying his reputation as one of the tournament's most dominant and record-breaking batsmen.