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World Cup 2023: Kohli jumps to 2nd spot, Rohit drops to 5; check others on list

As the 33rd match of the ongoing World Cup was played between India and Sri Lanka in Mumbai, Team India’s stalwart Virat Kohli jumped to second position in the ongoing World Cup in India. Virat Kohli scored 88 runs in the match against Sri Lanka in Mumbai. However, Rohit Sharma could add just four runs before he was bowled by Sri Lanka’s Madhushanka.Quinton de Kock leads the chart scoring 545 runs in seven innings.

Here is a look at the top ten batsmen who scored maximum runs at the end of the India- Sri Lanka game in Mumbai:

Quinton de Kock of South Africa: 545 runs in 7 innings

Quinton de Kock who has scored four centuries in this World Cup is at the top of the chart and is one of the main reasons for South Africa’s brilliant performance in the World Cup. His highest score in this World Cup is 174 runs.

Virat Kohli of India: 442 runs in 7 innings

Virat Kohli has been instrumental in some of India’s wins while chasing targets more than a couple of times.  India’s stalwart batter Virat Kohli surpassed iconic Sachin Tendulkar’s record by becoming the batter with the most thousand runs scored in a single year in the ODI format. His highest score in this World Cup is 103 not out.

Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand: 415 runs in 7 innings

The find of the tournament, New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra is third on the list who scored a brilliant century against Australia in the mammoth run chase. In the absence of Kane Williamson, the youngster has played his role brilliantly. His highest score in this World Cup is 123 not out.

David Warner of Australia: 413 runs in 6 innings

David Warner who has scored a couple of centuries is currently at number two in the list of batsmen who have scored the most number of runs in the World Cup. His highest score in this World Cup is 163  runs.

Rohit Sharma of India: 402 runs in 7 innings

Rohit Sharma who has been instrumental in providing India with prolific starts has climbed to number four after playing an excellent innings against England at Lucknow. His highest score in this World Cup is 131 runs.

Aiden Markram of South Africa: 362 runs in 7 innings

The middle-order batsman has been in some terrific form which has helped his team set up some big totals in the World Cup. His highest score in this World Cup is 106 runs.

Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan: 359 runs in 7 innings

Pakistan who had a dismal outing in the World Cup has found their wicket-keeper batsman scoring runs for them in the middle order. Mohammad Rizwan remained not out on 26 as Pakistan chased down the target of 204 runs in Kolkata. His highest score in this World Cup is 131 not out.

Rassie van der Dussen of South Africa:  353 runs in 7 innings

The South African middle-order batsman played some crucial knock and has helped his team to set big totals for his team. His highest score in this World Cup is 133 runs.

Daryl Mitchell of New Zealand: 346 runs in 6 innings

The middle-order batsmen of New Zealand have provided the team with the much-needed impetus in the middle and played a brilliant inning against India in Dharamshala. His highest score in this World Cup is 130 runs.

Abdullah Shafique of Pakistan: 332 runs in 6 innings

Pakistan opener Abdullah Shafique is making most of the chances he got as once again he played a crucial knock of 68 runs against Bangladesh and after Rizwan is the second Pakistan batsman to enter the list of top 10 batsmen with highest runs. His highest score in this World Cup is 113 runs.

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Updated: 02 Nov 2023, 10:56 PM IST

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