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From record-breaking centuries and highest team totals to legendary bowling spells and captaincy achievements, our comprehensive cricket records database covers every aspect of the game. Whether you’re looking for batting records, bowling records, team records, World Cup milestones, or player comparisons, you’ll find the latest statistics and historical achievements all in one place.
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MOST ICONIC WORLD RECORD HOLDERS
WORLD BATTING RECORDS
| Record | Player | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Most International Runs | Sachin Tendulkar | 34,357 Runs |
| Most International Centuries | Sachin Tendulkar | 100 Centuries |
| Most Test Runs | Sachin Tendulkar | 15,921 Runs |
| Most ODI Runs | Sachin Tendulkar | 18,426 Runs |
| Most T20I Runs | Rohit Sharma | 4,200+ Runs |
| Highest Test Score | Brian Lara | 400* |
| Highest ODI Score | Rohit Sharma | 264 |
| Highest T20I Score | Aaron Finch | 172 |
| Most Test Centuries | Sachin Tendulkar | 51 |
| Most ODI Centuries | Sachin Tendulkar | 49 |
| Most International Sixes | Rohit Sharma | 630+ |
| Most World Cup Runs | Sachin Tendulkar | 2,278 Runs |
| Most World Cup Centuries | Rohit Sharma | 7 Centuries |
| Most Runs in a World Cup | Virat Kohli | 765 Runs (2023) |
| Most T20 Runs (All T20s) | Chris Gayle | 14,500+ Runs |
Key Highlights
- 🏏 Sachin Tendulkar holds the records for most international runs and centuries.
- 🏏 Brian Lara owns the highest individual Test score (400*).
- 🏏 Rohit Sharma holds the highest ODI score (264) and most World Cup centuries.
- 🏏 Virat Kohli scored a record 765 runs in a single World Cup edition.
- 🏏 Chris Gayle is the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket history.
- 🏏 Aaron Finch holds the highest individual T20I score (172).
WORLD BOWLING RECORDS
| Record | Player | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Most International Wickets | Muttiah Muralitharan | 1,347 Wickets |
| Most Test Wickets | Muttiah Muralitharan | 800 Wickets |
| Most ODI Wickets | Muttiah Muralitharan | 534 Wickets |
| Most T20I Wickets | Tim Southee | 160+ Wickets |
| Best Test Bowling Figures | Jim Laker | 10/53 |
| Best ODI Bowling Figures | Chaminda Vaas | 8/19 |
| Best T20I Bowling Figures | Malaika Arora | — |
| Most Test Five-Wicket Hauls | Muttiah Muralitharan | 67 |
| Most Test Ten-Wicket Match Hauls | Muttiah Muralitharan | 22 |
| Most ODI Five-Wicket Hauls | Waqar Younis | 13 |
| Most World Cup Wickets | Glenn McGrath | 71 Wickets |
| Most Wickets in a World Cup | Mitchell Starc | 27 Wickets (2019) |
| Most Maiden Overs in ODIs | Wasim Akram | 500+ Maidens |
| Most Hat-Tricks in International Cricket | Lasith Malinga | 4 Hat-Tricks |
| Most IPL Wickets | Yuzvendra Chahal | 220+ Wickets |
Key Highlights
- 🎯 Muttiah Muralitharan holds the records for most international, Test, and ODI wickets.
- 🎯 Jim Laker owns the best Test innings figures with 10 wickets for 53 runs.
- 🎯 Chaminda Vaas recorded the best ODI bowling figures of 8/19.
- 🎯 Glenn McGrath is the highest wicket-taker in Cricket World Cup history.
- 🎯 Mitchell Starc holds the record for most wickets in a single World Cup edition.
- 🎯 Lasith Malinga is the only bowler with four international hat-tricks.
- 🎯 Yuzvendra Chahal is among the leading wicket-takers in IPL history.
TEAM RECORDS
WORLD CUP RECORDS
Most Runs in World Cup (Click to expand)
The Cricket World Cup has witnessed some of the greatest batting performances in the sport’s history. Scoring consistently on the biggest stage requires skill, temperament, and longevity. Over the years, legends such as Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Ricky Ponting, and Kumar Sangakkara have dominated World Cup batting records.
Top Run-Scorers in ICC Cricket World Cup History
| Rank | Player | Country | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sachin Tendulkar | India | 2,278 |
| 2 | Virat Kohli | India | 1,795+ |
| 3 | Ricky Ponting | Australia | 1,743 |
| 4 | Kumar Sangakkara | Sri Lanka | 1,532 |
| 5 | Brian Lara | West Indies | 1,225 |
Key Highlights
- Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the most runs in Cricket World Cup history with 2,278 runs.
- Virat Kohli set the record for the most runs in a single World Cup edition with 765 runs in 2023.
- Ricky Ponting is the highest run-scorer among World Cup-winning captains.
- Kumar Sangakkara scored four consecutive centuries during the 2015 World Cup.
- Brian Lara remains the highest World Cup run-scorer for the West Indies.
Related Records
- Most Runs in a Single World Cup
- Most Centuries in World Cup History
- Highest Individual Score in World Cup
- Most Fifties in World Cup History
- World Cup Batting Records
- World Cup Team Records
Most Wickets in World Cup (Click to expand)
Taking wickets consistently in ICC Cricket World Cups is one of the toughest achievements in cricket. The greatest bowlers have delivered match-winning performances on the biggest stage, helping their teams reach finals and lift trophies. Legends such as Glenn McGrath, Muttiah Muralitharan, Mitchell Starc, and Lasith Malinga rank among the leading wicket-takers in World Cup history.
Top Wicket-Takers in ICC Cricket World Cup History
| Rank | Player | Country | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenn McGrath | Australia | 71 |
| 2 | Muttiah Muralitharan | Sri Lanka | 68 |
| 3 | Mitchell Starc | Australia | 65 |
| 4 | Lasith Malinga | Sri Lanka | 56 |
| 5 | Mohammed Shami | India | 55 |
| 6 | Trent Boult | New Zealand | 53 |
| 7 | Wasim Akram | Pakistan | 55 |
| 8 | Chaminda Vaas | Sri Lanka | 49 |
| 9 | Javagal Srinath | India | 44 |
| 10 | Shaun Pollock | South Africa | 39 |
Key Highlights
- Glenn McGrath holds the record for the most wickets in Cricket World Cup history with 71 wickets.
- Mitchell Starc has the best wickets-per-match ratio among the leading wicket-takers.
- Mohammed Shami became the fastest bowler to reach 50 World Cup wickets.
- Muttiah Muralitharan is the highest wicket-taking spinner in World Cup history.
- Lasith Malinga is the only bowler to take multiple World Cup hat-tricks.
Best Bowling Figures in World Cup History
| Player | Figures | Against |
|---|---|---|
| Glenn McGrath | 7/15 | Namibia |
| Tim Southee | 7/33 | England |
| Winston Davis | 7/51 | Australia |
| Mohammed Shami | 7/57 | New Zealand |
| Andy Bichel | 7/20 | England |
Highest World Cup Score (Click to expand)
coring a massive individual century in a Cricket World Cup is one of the greatest achievements in the sport. These innings have often come under immense pressure and on cricket’s biggest stage, helping teams secure memorable victories.
Highest Individual Scores in World Cup History
| Rank | Player | Country | Score | Against | World Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenn Maxwell | Australia | 201* | Afghanistan | 2023 |
| 2 | Martin Guptill | New Zealand | 237* | West Indies | 2015 |
| 3 | Chris Gayle | West Indies | 215 | Zimbabwe | 2015 |
| 4 | Gary Kirsten | South Africa | 188* | UAE | 1996 |
| 5 | Sourav Ganguly | India | 183 | Sri Lanka | 1999 |
| 6 | David Warner | Australia | 178 | Afghanistan | 2015 |
| 7 | Virender Sehwag | India | 175 | Bangladesh | 2011 |
| 8 | Ben Stokes | England | 174 | Australia | 2023 |
| 9 | Kapil Dev | India | 175* | Zimbabwe | 1983 |
| 10 | Virat Kohli | India | 117 (Highest WC Knockout Century) | New Zealand | 2023 |
Key Highlights
- Glenn Maxwell’s 201 against Afghanistan in 2023* is the highest individual score in Cricket World Cup history while batting second.
- Martin Guptill’s 237* remains the highest score in a World Cup knockout match.
- Chris Gayle became the first player to score a double century in World Cup history.
- Kapil Dev’s 175* in 1983 is regarded as one of the most important innings in World Cup history, helping India stay alive in the tournament.
- Sourav Ganguly’s 183 remains one of India’s highest World Cup scores.
Double Centuries in World Cup History
| Player | Score |
|---|---|
| Martin Guptill | 237* |
| Chris Gayle | 215 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 201* |
Fastest World Cup Century (Click to expand)
Scoring a century in a Cricket World Cup is a remarkable achievement, but reaching three figures at lightning speed can completely change the course of a match. Several batters have produced explosive innings on cricket’s biggest stage, setting records that still stand today.
Fastest Centuries in Cricket World Cup History
| Rank | Player | Country | Balls for 100 | Against | World Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin O’Brien | Ireland | 50 | England | 2011 |
| 2 | Glenn Maxwell | Australia | 51 | Netherlands | 2023 |
| 3 | AB de Villiers | South Africa | 52 | West Indies | 2015 |
| 4 | Eoin Morgan | England | 57 | Afghanistan | 2019 |
| 5 | David Miller | South Africa | 67 | New Zealand | 2023 |
| 6 | Jos Buttler | England | 66 | Pakistan | 2019 |
| 7 | Matthew Hayden | Australia | 66 | South Africa | 2007 |
| 8 | Virender Sehwag | India | 81 | Bermuda | 2007 |
| 9 | Rohit Sharma | India | 83 | Afghanistan | 2023 |
| 10 | Sachin Tendulkar | India | 90 | Namibia | 2003 |
Key Highlights
- Kevin O’Brien’s 50-ball century against England in 2011 remains the fastest century in Cricket World Cup history.
- O’Brien’s knock helped Ireland pull off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history by chasing 328 runs.
- Glenn Maxwell’s 51-ball century in 2023 is the fastest World Cup century by an Australian batter.
- AB de Villiers smashed a 52-ball hundred during South Africa’s dominant 2015 World Cup campaign.
- Eoin Morgan hit 17 sixes in his 148 against Afghanistan, setting a World Cup record for most sixes in an innings.
Fastest World Cup Centuries by Indian Batters
| Player | Balls |
|---|---|
| Virender Sehwag | 81 |
| Rohit Sharma | 83 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 90 |
| Virat Kohli | 95 |
World Cup Winners List (Click to expand)
- Australia is the most successful team in World Cup history with 6 titles.
- West Indies won the first two Cricket World Cups (1975 and 1979).
- India became World Champions in 1983 and 2011.
- Australia won three consecutive World Cups (1999, 2003, 2007).
- England won their maiden World Cup title in 2019.
- Australia defeated India in the 2023 final to claim their sixth title.
Format-Wise Cricket Records
Explore world cricket records across Test, ODI, T20I, IPL, Women’s Cricket, and ICC World Cup formats. Discover batting, bowling, team, and player milestones from cricket history.
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Historic Cricket Achievements
First double century in ODI
The first double century in One Day International (ODI) cricket was scored by Sachin Tendulkar on 24 February 2010 against South Africa in Gwalior, India.
Tendulkar remained unbeaten on 200 runs from 147 balls, becoming the first batter in ODI history to reach the 200-run milestone. His historic innings included 25 fours and 3 sixes and helped India post a massive total of 401/3.
Before Tendulkar’s achievement, several legendary batters had come close to the landmark, including Saeed Anwar (194) and Charles Coventry (194*), but none had crossed the 200-run mark.
Match Summary
| Detail | Record |
|---|---|
| Player | Sachin Tendulkar |
| Score | 200* |
| Balls Faced | 147 |
| Against | South Africa |
| Venue | Gwalior, India |
| Date | 24 February 2010 |
| Fours | 25 |
| Sixes | 3 |
| Result | India won by 153 runs |
Key Highlights
- First-ever double century in ODI cricket history.
- First player to score 200 runs in a men’s ODI.
- Remained unbeaten throughout the innings.
- Set a benchmark later surpassed by players such as Virender Sehwag, Rohit Sharma, Chris Gayle, and Martin Guptill.
Highest Test innings ever
The highest individual score in Test cricket history belongs to Brian Lara, who scored an unbeaten 400 runs against England at St John’s, Antigua, in April 2004.
Lara’s monumental innings remains the only quadruple century in Test cricket and is widely regarded as one of the greatest batting performances ever witnessed. He faced 582 balls, struck 43 fours and 4 sixes, and batted for nearly 13 hours.
Notably, Lara also held the previous record of 375 before it was briefly surpassed by Matthew Hayden (380). Lara reclaimed the record with his historic 400*.
Highest Individual Test Scores
| Rank | Player | Country | Score | Against | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Lara | West Indies | 400* | England | 2004 |
| 2 | Matthew Hayden | Australia | 380 | Zimbabwe | 2003 |
| 3 | Brian Lara | West Indies | 375 | England | 1994 |
| 4 | Mahela Jayawardene | Sri Lanka | 374 | South Africa | 2006 |
| 5 | Garfield Sobers | West Indies | 365* | Pakistan | 1958 |
Brian Lara’s 400* at a Glance
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Runs | 400* |
| Balls Faced | 582 |
| Fours | 43 |
| Sixes | 4 |
| Venue | Antigua Recreation Ground |
| Opponent | England |
| Year | 2004 |
Key Highlights
- Brian Lara is the only batter to score 400 runs in a Test innings.
- He is the only player to hold the Test world record score twice (375 and 400*).
- The innings lasted over 12 hours at the crease.
- Lara also holds the record for the highest first-class score (501*).
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FAQ
Who holds the record for the most runs in international cricket?
Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the most runs in international cricket with 34,357 runs across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
Who has taken the most wickets in international cricket?
Muttiah Muralitharan is the highest wicket-taker in international cricket history with 1,347 wickets.
What is the highest individual score in Test cricket?
Brian Lara holds the record with an unbeaten 400 against England in 2004.
What is the highest team score in Test cricket?
Sri Lanka scored 952/6 declared against India in 1997, the highest Test total ever.
Which team has won the most ICC Cricket World Cups?
Australia is the most successful team with six ICC Cricket World Cup titles.
Who has scored the most centuries in international cricket?
Sachin Tendulkar leads with 100 international centuries.
Who has the fastest century in ODI cricket?
AB de Villiers scored a century in just 31 balls against West Indies in 2015.
Who has the fastest century in Test cricket?
Brendon McCullum scored a Test century in 54 balls against Australia in 2016.
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