Australia’s Adam Gilchrist holds the record of most dismissals by a wicketkeeper in a single world cup tournament. Gilchrist dismissed 21 players in 10 matches in the 2003 World Cup. Adam Gilchrist made his Test debut against Pakistan at Brisbane on November 5, 1999. He played 96 Tests and made 5570 runs at an average of 47.06 with 17 centuries and 22 fifties and also dismissed 416 batsmen as a wicketkeeper. Gilchrist also appeared in 287 One-Day Internationals and scored 9619 runs at an average of 35.89 runs per innings with 16 hundreds and 55 fifties. He also held 417 catches and stumped 55 players while keeping.
Adam Gilchrist is the most successful wicketkeeper in the history of world cup. He appeared in three world cups for Australia and dismissed 52 players, including 45 catches and 7 stumping, while keeping the wickets. He dismissed 14 players in 1999 World Cup, 21 in 2003 World Cup and 17 in 2007 World Cup. Gilchrist also holds the unique record of scoring at least 50 runs in successive World Cup finals (in 1999, 2003 and 2007) and is one of only three players to have won three World Cup titles. Gilchrist represented Australia in 96 Tests and 287 ODIs. He announced his retirement from international cricket in March 2008.
Australian wicketkeeper batsman Adam Gilchrist holds the record of most dismissals in a world cup match when he held six catches in Australia’s match against Namibia in the World Cup 2003. Batting first, Australia made 301 runs for the loss of six wickets and bowled out Namibia for just 45 runs in only 14 overs. Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath claimed 7 wickets for just 15 runs (which is the best bowling figures in World Cup) while Adam Gilchrist took 6 catches behind the stumps. Adam Gilchrist also holds the record of most dismissals during his appearance in World Cups. He took 52 catches in three world cup tournaments.
Glen Mcgrath is a right arm fast medium bowler who played for Australia in 4 World Cups. He holds the joint record with Afridi for most five wicket hauls in World Cup (two). He claimed these hauls against West Indies and Namibia. Against the former, he got the figures of 14-5 as he routed the West Indian batting order which included the prized wicket of Brian Lara. Against Namibia , he took 15-7 which is the current best for any World Cup figures in bowling. He also holds the record for most wickets in World Cups.
Glen Mcgrath is a right arm fast medium bowler who played for Australia in 4 World Cups. He holds the joint record with Afridi for most five wicket hauls in World Cup (two). He claimed these hauls against West Indies and Namibia. Against the former, he got the figures of 14-5 as he routed the West Indian batting order which included the prized wicket of Brian Lara. Against Namibia , he took 15-7 which is the current best for any World Cup figures in bowling. He also holds the record for most wickets in World Cups.
Sri Lanka is seen as a formidable foe in the world of cricket. When it met with the new and inexperienced Canadian side in the 2003 world cup, it was clear that the Sri Lankan cricket giants would annihilate the young Canadian side. The match made a very different kind of record with Canada scoring only 36 runs until the whole team was bowled out. This was the lowest score that any team has made in any world cup match. The Canadian team could not keep up with the pace of the Sri Lankan bowlers nor could they understand the technique of their spinners.
Some matches are nail biters to the finish while others leave much to be desired. The latter was the case when the experienced Sri Lankan team bowled out its opponent Canada who managed to score only 36 run in the 2003 world cup match between the two. Another record was made as Sri Lanka chased the target with ease. This was lowest aggregate score of an innings in any world cup match of cricket. Sri Lanka is a team to be reckoned with when it comes to cricket and the Canadian side still had much to learn about the game and were in the end beaten by experience.
India is seen as one of the most favorite teams in cricketing world cup’s history. With huge names like Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh dominating the Indian squad no wonder the Indian cricket team has always been seen as a formidable foe in world cups. Playing against the comparatively inexperienced cricket team of Bermuda, the Indian side made a record of the largest victory margin defeating their opponents Bermuda by a margin of 257 runs. The Indian team scored a total of 413 and managed to bowl out their opponents at just 156.
Mohammad Kaif joined the Indian squad as a batsman but it was in the fielding department that he has truly shown his excellent capabilities as he was seen taking catches and diving to stop boundaries. His ability to remain calm in a pressured situation which is highlighted especially when a fielder is about to catch the ball, propelled him to a world record. Kaif was named as the player with the most catches in an innings in any world cup match. He took 4 catches during a game against Sri Lanka in the 2003 world cup. Kaif took the catches of Sri Lanka’s Atapattu, Jayasuriya, Nissanka and Muralitharan
A good partnership can really put a team in a strong position and solid partnerships have been seen as pivotal for winning matches. Good chemistry between the two batsmen can be a real game saver for the batting team while it can prove to be a real frustrating matter for the bowlers. India has had many great batsmen and that is why the partnership between Saurav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid, both masters of the game, culminated in a record partnership of 318 runs in the 1999 world cup match against Sri Lanka. Both Rahul Dravid and Saurav Ganguly were formidable batsmen and their reputation as big scorers is well known.
India has always had eminent and extraordinary players like Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskur and more recently Sachin Tendulkar. So it’s no surprise that the Indian team has almost always dominated cricket world cups. The Indian squad has held numerous records in the past from batting to bowling. In a 2007 world cup match, while playing against the new and relatively inexperienced team of Bermuda the Indian team scored the highest total of an innings. The Indian squad scored a colossal total of 413 runs for only 5 wickets. The target proved to be too much for the team of Bermuda. Virender Sehwag was named Man of the Match.
Sachin Tendulkar has always been seen as a hot favorite with a huge fan following especially when it is time for the world cup. It’s not a surprise that the top batsman has fans both nationally and internationally . With numerous records already to his name, Tendulkar made another record when he scored the most runs that any batsman has scored in a single world cup. Tendulkar broke the record in the 2011 cricket world cup scoring 673 runs in 11 world cup matches with a highest score of 152, an average of 61.18 and a strike rate of 89.25
Sachin tendulkar nicknamed Little Master is no stranger to records in cricket. With various records previously to his name, Tendulkar also went on to become the player having scored most 50 plus runs in world cup matches. He has scored more than 15 half centuries in 45 world cup matches with a total of 2278 runs to his name. His batting abilities have always been the talk of the town whenever a world cup event is held. In any match of India he is seen as a formidable foe who always manages to inflict some damage on his opponents.
The great legend Sachin Tendulkar has always been a consistent batsman. Nowhere is his consistency required more urgently than in a cricket world cup by India. Cool and calm under pressure, the Indian team relied on him greatly in any world cup match and he has delivered on almost every occasion. Sachin Tendulkar has become the player with the most number of centuries in world cup matches which has been established as a record. With 2278 runs in world cup matches, he has scored 6 centuries in the 45 matches that he played in world cup tournaments. No other batsman has managed to beat his record.
Sachin Tendulkar’s has become a huge legend in cricket. In his country, India, just the name of the great batsmen inspires awe and admiration and his fan following can be seen not only in his own country but internationally as well. His batting capabilities, his masterful strokes and his incredible temperament is a delight for anyone who follows cricket. He has numerous records to his name, one of which is the player with the most number of runs in cricket world cups. Tendulkar has scored a colossal total of 2278 runs in the 45 world cup matches that he has played with an average of 56.95, strike rate of 88.98, with 6 centuries and 15 half centuries.
England and India are two giants of cricket whose matches always attract huge crowds. The two teams with a glorious cricketing history, having cricket superstars always battle it out till the end for a win. This typical scenario was seen when the two teams met in the world cup of 2011. India scored 338 runs which was seen as an extremely good total. England chased the target with a great zeal and managed to score the same amount of runs. The match ended in a draw and was nail biter till the end. The match made a record with a total aggregate of 676 runs of both teams which was the highest aggregate ever recorded in a world cup match
Ireland’s Kevin O’ Brien made his debut against England in 2006. O’Brien made his name in the Ireland’s cricketing history by scoring the fastest century in the 2011 world cup against England. He was seen hitting huge sixes and went on to score a century in just 50 balls. Kevin O’Brien became a legend in Ireland for his thunderous innings and the potential in the Irish batsman can be seen. O’Brien has played in 84 ODIs scoring 2178 runs with a strike rate of 83.32 and an average of 33.50. Because of his fantastic innings against England, Ireland cricketing future looks bright.
James Franklin of New Zealand holds the distinction of having the highest strike rate in batting in a single innings of a World Cup match. He made 31 runs in just eight ball with a strike rate of 387.50. Franklin made his Test debut against Pakistan at Auckland on May 8, 2001. He played 31 Test and scored 808 runs at an average of 20.71 with 122* as his best score. Franklin also claimed 82 wickets at an average of 33.97. He made his One-Day International debut against Zimbabwe at Taupo on January 2, 2001. He played 110 ODIs and scored 1270 runs at an average of 23.96. In bowling, Franklin captured 81 wickets at an average of 41.40.
Martin Colin Snedden of New Zealand was a left-hand batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler. He made his Test debut against India on February 21, 1981 at Wellington. He played 25 Tests and scored 327 runs at an average of 14.89. In bowling, Snedden claimed 58 wickets at an average of 37.91. He made his One-Day International debut against Australia on November 23, 1980 at Adelaide. Snedden played 93 ODIs and made 535, runs at an average of 15.28 which also included one fifty. He also claimed 114 wickets at an average of 28.39 with 4/34 as his best bowling figures in ODIs.
Nathan Astle of New Zealand holds a strange batting record in the history of World Cup Cricket. He scored 5 ducks in his 22 World Cups appearances and share this record with Pakistan’ Ijaz Ahmad. Nathan Astle was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium fast bowler. He played 81 Tests and scored 4702 at an average of 37.02 with which included 11 centuries and 24 fifties. He also claimed 51 wickets in Tests. Nathan Astle also played 223 One-Day International matches and scored 7090 runs at an average of 34.92 including 16 centuries and 41 fifties. Astle captured 99 wickets in ODIs
The charismatic Afridi, an all rounder who is a permanent fixture of the Pakistani side, is a great asset in the bowling department. With nearly 400 wickets in the bag , and an economy of less than 5 runs per over , Afridi holds the World Cup record of most five wickets hauls in the World Cup stage. With 28 wickets in 20 appearances in the world cup, he has taken two five wickets hauls in four World Cups so far. He is pakistan’s main spinner when the team takes to the grounds in this edition of World Cup.
Highest runs by a player in a single innings in a world cup
Gary Kirsten made his Test debut against Australia in 1993 and made his ODI debut against Australia in the same year. He has been described as a consistent hard working player whose batting capabilities have proven to be invaluable for South African success. Kirsten has played in 185 ODI’s scoring 6798 runs. Gary Kirsten holds the record for highest runs by a player in a single innings in a world cup when he scored 188* against UAE in 1996 world cup. Kirsten retired from international cricket in 2004 and then went onto become cricket coach for India from 2008-2011. From 2011 he was named full time coach for the South African cricket team.
Lance Klusener made his test debut against India in 1996 and made his ODI debut against England in the same year. Klusener started off as a fast paced bowler whose bowling abilities were widely respected. Klusener then showed his batting capabilities as well and was described as a big hitter. His baseball stance in batting with a thirst for big hits culminated into a record when he was named player with the highest average in world cup matches. He scored 372 runs in 14 world cup matches with an average of 124. Few would have considered that this player who started off his career as a bowler batted at number 11 would end making a record in batting.
Lance Klusener nicknamed ‘Zulu’ has been described as a thunderous batsman who loves hitting big. His batting abilities and his ability to handle pressure have helped the South African side countless times in many world cup matches. Klusener has played in 141 ODIs scoring a total of 3576 runs with 2 centuries and 19 half centuries to his name. These impressive batting figures are why he made a record and was named as the player with the highest average in world cup matches. Klusener has scored 372 runs in 14 world cup matches maintaining an average of 124. Klusener also won the player of the tournament award in the 1999 world cup.
Nobody’s task is as difficult, as pressurizing and as nerve wrecking as an umpire. The whole decision of who is to stay and who is to go rest’s in the finger of the umpire. Umpire David Shepherd needs no introduction as he made a record of the most world cup matches umpired. David Shepherd has stood in 92 test matches, 172 ODIs. He also stood as the umpire for 1996, 1999 and 2003 world cup finals. After retiring from county cricket in 1979, Shepherd decided to be an umpire. He made his test debut in 1985 in a match between England and Australia. His last match was between West Indies and Pakistan. Shepherd died in 2009.