Top 10 Leading Run-Getters In ODIs Going Into 2019 World Cup

The ICC World Cup 2019 is anticipated to be dominated by the batsmen. The English pitches will be dry and flat and thus the batters will be licking their lips. The World-class teams will lock horns with each other and it one who would keep their calm in the tensed situations will have the wood on the other teams. Meanwhile, the batsmen will like to make the most of the batting friendly pitches.

In fact, we have seen that the scores of above 325 have been a norm on the England pitches in the last four years. Hence, the batsmen could have a merry time in the upcoming World Cup.

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We take a look at the leading run-getters of the One Day International format going into the World Cup.

10. Martin Guptill: 6440

New Zealand opening batsman Martin Guptill has scored 6440 in the 169 matches he has played. Guptill has provided good starts to his team and he has been instrumental in the success of the team. The talisman batsman also scored a fine 237 against West Indies in the quarterfinal contest. Thus, Martin Guptill will like to repeat his good performance in the World Cup.

Guptill scores his runs at an average of 43.51 and strike rate of 87.44 and he would like to come up with a fine performance.

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9. Tamim Iqbal – 6636

The Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal has scored 6636 runs in his One Day career. The veteran southpaw batsman has played 193 matches and he is going to hold the key for the Tigers. The left-hander will like to deliver the goods for his team and he has all the experience under his belt. Tamim Iqbal has scored his runs with an average of  36.26 and strike rate of 78.11. The talisman left-hander will like to come up with his best in the ODI showpiece.

Bangladesh will begin their World Cup campaign against South Africa at Kennington Oval on 2nd June.

8. Eoin Morgan – 6977

England captain Eoin Morgan is the leading run-scorer for the English side with 6977 runs in his One Day career. Morgan has led England with aplomb and he would like to hit the ground running in the quadrennial event.

In fact, Morgan is known to play in an aggressive manner and he is going to be the fulcrum of England’s middle order. The southpaw batsman has played 222 ODI matches and he has scored his runs with an impressive average of 39.64. Furthermore, the left-hander gets his runs at a staggering strike rate of 90.38.

7. Shoaib Malik – 7526

Pakistan’s Shoaib Malik is going to be the most experienced batter in his team’s batting line-up. Malik has been a consistent performer for the Pakistan side and he would aim to hit the straps in the upcoming World Cup.

The talisman batsman has thus far scored 7526 runs in his illustrious career. The right-hander has played 284 One Day Internationals as he has scored his runs at an average of 35. The linchpin batsman has scored his runs at a strike rate of 81.91. Thus, Malik will like to come up with his best.

6. Hashim Amla – 7910

The South African batsman Hashim Amla is one of the consistent batsmen in the world. The stylish batsman is going to be crucial for the Proteas in the upcoming showpiece event. The South African opener has thus far amassed 7910 runs in the 174 One Day matches at an impressive average of 49.74.

Thus, Amla will like to come up with his best in the upcoming World Cup. Amla has the skills to play big knocks and he will be a crucial cog in South Africa’s wheel. Furthermore, Amla has shown good form in the warm-up matches in the lead-up to the World Cup.

5. Rohit Sharma – 8010

Rohit Sharma is known to get daddy hundreds and he will be a key figure in India’s World Cup squad. Sharma has provided solid starts to the India National Cricket Team and he would like to continue the good work in the World Cup.

Rohit Sharma has done a great job for the Indian team and he has smashed 22 centuries in the 200 innings for the Indian team. The stylish batsman has amassed 8010 runs at an impressive average of 47.34. The right-hander has been a consistent performer for the side and he is going to hold the key as he India’s second best batsman behind Virat Kohli.

4. Ross Taylor – 8026

Ross Taylor is the most successful batsman for the New Zealand team. The right-hander has played with confidence and he would like to come up with his best in the World Cup. Taylor has scored 20 ODI centuries in 203 innings he has played. Furthermore, the linchpin batter has scored 8026 runs at an average of 48.34.

Taylor is going to be the focal point of the Kiwis middle order and a lot will rely on him as he is going to add solidarity to the batting order.

3. Chris Gayle – 10151

Chris Gayle is going to play his last World Cup and the Universe Boss will like to sign off on a high. Gayle has been in fine form in the recent past and he would like to carry the same form going into the coveted tournament. The southpaw batsman has all the experience under his belt and he would aim to demolish the opposition bowling unit.

Gayle has thus far scored 25 hundred in the 283 innings he has played. The lanky batsman has scored 10151 in his illustrious career.

2. MS Dhoni – 10500

The experience of MS Dhoni is going to be a big advantage for the Virat Kohli’s team. Dhoni has the calmness to handle tensed situations of the match and his inputs are going to be like gold dust. The talisman batsman has been a great servant of Indian cricket and he would like to deliver the goods in his last World Cup.

Moreover, Dhoni is in fine form as he had a successful IPL for the Chennai Super Kings. The right-hander has thus far amassed 10500 runs in the 341 matches at a majestic average of 51.72. Ergo, Dhoni will like to be at the top of his game in the World Cup.

1) Virat Kohli – 10843

Virat Kohli has been the epitome of consistency in the last eight years. The Indian captain has got his runs all around the globe and India’s success in the World Cup will be proportional to Kohli’s success.

Kohli has thus far accumulated 10843 in the 227 matches he has played at an astonishing average of 59.57. The talisman batsman has scored 41 hundred in his illustrious and will like to some more to his bag in the World Cup.

(All Stats Updated Till 26th May, 2019)