Who was the highest run scorer in Men’s World Cup cricket - 2019?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) Rohit Sharma.

Explanation:

Rohit Sharma was the highest run scorer in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, amassing 648 runs in 9 matches at an average of 81.00. He also became the first batsman in World Cup history to score 5 centuries in a single edition of the tournament.

Top Performers in World Cup 2019 (Most Runs):

1. Rohit Sharma (India) – 648 runs
2. David Warner (Australia) – 647 runs
3. Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) – 606 runs
4. Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – 578 runs
5. Joe Root (England) – 556 runs

Information Booster:

• Rohit Sharma's 5 Centuries in World Cup 2019:

  • 122 vs South Africa* (Southampton)
  • 140 vs Pakistan (Manchester)
  • 102 vs England (Birmingham)
  • 104 vs Bangladesh (Birmingham)
  • 103 vs Sri Lanka (Leeds)

• He broke the previous record of 4 centuries in a single World Cup, held by Kumar Sangakkara (2015).

• India reached the semi-finals but lost to New Zealand.

• England won the 2019 Cricket World Cup, defeating New Zealand in the final at Lord’s.

Additional Knowledge:

(B) Virat Kohli

• Scored 443 runs in 9 matches, with five consecutive half-centuries.
• Played a crucial role as India's captain.

(C) David Warner

• Second highest run-scorer with 647 runs, just 1 run behind Rohit Sharma.
• Scored 3 centuries in the tournament.

(D) Shikhar Dhawan

• Scored 125 runs in 2 matches before being ruled out due to injury.
• His absence impacted India's opening combination.