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Top 5 Indian Captains With the Most Runs In A Single World Cup

image-lovztrz2Rohit Sharma becomes first Indian captain to score 500+ runs in a single World Cup season

A captain leading from the front is all the team requires on the greatest stage such as the World Cup. Over the years, the Indian team have had the greatest of captains, but only a few who led from the front with their impactful performances. 

Team India under Rohit Sharma have been impeccable in the World Cup 2023 and are yet to be beaten despite playing eight games in the league stage. Rohit Sharma has not only been exceptional as a leader but he has been in superb touch giving a flyer of starts to the team. The Hitman has surpassed Sourav Ganguly to become the Indian captain with the most runs in a World Cup season.

Let's look at the top 5 Indian captains with the most runs in a single World Cup edition.

Rohit Sharma - 501 Runs (World Cup 2023)*

image-lovzjjg9Rohit Sharma (X.com)


When it comes to the ODI format, Rohit Sharma is one of the greatest players India have ever produced. Having smashed three double centuries, he is known for scoring big daddy hundreds and even in the ongoing World Cup he played a teriffic knock of 131 runs against Afghanistan. In the nine innings of this World Cup he has smashed 501 runs, which make him the highest score among the Indian captains in a single edition of the World Cup and also becomes the first Indian skipper to score 500+ runs. 


Sourav Ganguly - 465 Runs (World Cup 2003)

image-lovzphbySourav Ganguly (X.com)

One of the most successful Indian captains, Sourav Ganguly was known for his aggressive approach. In India's run to the final in the World Cup 2003, the captain, Sourav Ganguly had a great time in the tournament along with Sachin Tendulkar. Ganguly went on to smash 465 runs in 11 innings including three centuries and the highest score of 111. He was on the top of the list until Rohit Sharma surpassed him in the ongoing World Cup. 


Virat Kohli - 443 Runs (World Cup 2019)

image-lovzqggyVirat Kohli (X.com)

The run machine of India, Virat Kohli led the Indian team to the semifinals of the World Cup 2019. He has been the most consistent player in the history of Indian cricket with a staggering average of 58.4 in his 290 matches long ODI career. During his captaincy tenure in the World Cup 2019, he smashed 443 runs in nine innings including five half-centuries.


Mohammad Azharuddin - 332 Runs (World Cup 1992)

image-lovzrx45Mohammad Azharuddin

The Indian team did not have a good time at the World Cup 1992. India under Mohammad Azharuddin could only win two out of eight games in the edition of 1992. But the Indian captain Azharuddin was leading the team from the front. He smashed 332 runs in just eight innings including the highest score of 93, which came against Australia. He comes fourth on the list of Indian captains with most runs in a single edition of the World Cup. 


Kapil Dev - 303 Runs (World Cup 1983)

image-lovzsxhwKapil Dev (X.com)

People may not remember Kapil Dev's contributions with the bat during the World Cup 1983, but they surely remember, how he led the Indian to their first ever World Cup title. Even though no one believed in this team, the captain Kapil Dev believed in each of the players. From scoring 175 against Zimbabwe to taking the catch of Viv Richards in the final, Kapil was impressive. He scored 303 runs with the bat helping India clinching the title.