ICC World Cup 2023: Top Performance Players

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 was a thrilling tournament that showcased the best of cricket from around the world. The tournament featured 10 teams, who played a round-robin format in the group stage, followed by the semi-finals and the final. The tournament was held in India, from February 9 to March 26, 2023.

The tournament witnessed some spectacular performances from the players, who displayed their skills and talent in all aspects of the game. In this article, we will look at the top-performance players who made the most impact with their bat, ball, and fielding skills. We will also rank the top 5 players for each of the following categories: most runs, most wickets, most sixes, most fifties, and highest scores. 

Top 5 Most Runs in ICC World Cup 2023

The leading run-scorer of the tournament was India’s captain Virat Kohli, who amassed 765 runs in 11 matches at an average of 95.62. He scored three centuries and four fifties and was instrumental in leading India to their third World Cup title. He also won the Player of the Tournament award for his outstanding performance.

The second-highest run-scorer was his opening partner Rohit Sharma, who scored 597 runs in 11 matches at an average of 54.27. He smashed 31 sixes, the most by any batsman in the tournament, and also scored two centuries and three fifties. He was the most explosive batsman in the tournament, scoring at a strike rate of 144.23.

The third-highest run scorer was South Africa’s wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock, who scored 594 runs in 10 matches at an average of 59.40. He scored one century and five fifties and also took 14 catches and two stumpings behind the stumps. He was the most fluent batsman for South Africa, scoring at a strike rate of 120.83.

The fourth-highest run scorer was New Zealand’s all-rounder Rachin Ravindra, who scored 578 runs in 10 matches at an average of 57.80. He scored one century and four fifties and also took 12 wickets with his left-arm spin. He was the most promising batsman for New Zealand, scoring at a strike rate of 116.92.

The fifth-highest run scorer was New Zealand’s middle-order batsman Daryl Mitchell, who scored 552 runs in 9 matches at an average of 61.33. He scored one century and four fifties and also took 11 catches in the field. He was the most adaptable batsman for New Zealand, scoring at a strike rate of 121.77.

The table below shows the top 5 run scorers of the tournament, along with their stats.

Player	Team	Matches	Innings	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	100s	50s	6s	4s
Virat Kohli	India	11	11	765	95.62	104.79	3	4	18	68
Rohit Sharma	India	11	11	597	54.27	144.23	2	3	31	48
Quinton de Kock	South Africa	10	10	594	59.40	120.83	1	5	16	64
Rachin Ravindra	New Zealand	10	10	578	57.80	116.92	1	4	12	58
Daryl Mitchell	New Zealand	9	9	552	61.33	121.77	1	4	22	46

Top 5 Most Wickets-taker Bowlers in ICC World Cup 2023

The leading wicket-taker of the tournament was India’s fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who took 24 wickets in 7 matches at an average of 9.13. He had the best bowling figures of the tournament, taking 7 for 57 against Sri Lanka in the group stage. He also took three five-wicket hauls and was the most economical bowler among the top 10 wicket takers, with an economy rate of 4.06.

The second-highest wicket-taker was Australia’s leg-spinner Adam Zampa, who took 23 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 22.34. He was the most consistent bowler for Australia, taking at least one wicket in every match he played. He also took four four-wicket hauls and had an economy rate of 4.98.

The third-highest wicket-taker was Sri Lanka’s left-arm fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka, who took 21 wickets in 9 matches at an average of 25.00. He was the most lethal bowler for Sri Lanka, taking three four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul. He also had an economy rate of 5.26.

The fourth-highest wicket-taker was India’s fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who took 20 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 18.33. He was the most accurate bowler for India, bowling 51 maidens, the most by any bowler in the tournament. He also had an economy rate of 3.98, the second-best among the top 10 wicket-takers.

The fifth-highest wicket-taker was South Africa’s fast bowler Gerald Coetzee, who took 20 wickets in 8 matches at an average of 19.75. He was the most aggressive bowler for South Africa, taking two four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul. He also had an economy rate of 5.47.

The table below shows the top 5 wicket takers of the tournament, along with their stats.

Player	Team	Matches	Innings	Wickets	Average	Economy Rate	Strike Rate	5w	4w	Best
Mohammed Shami	India	7	7	24	9.13	4.06	13.5	3	0	7/57
Adam Zampa	Australia	11	11	23	22.34	4.98	26.9	0	4	4/29
Dilshan Madushanka	Sri Lanka	9	9	21	25.00	5.26	28.5	1	3	5/41
Jasprit Bumrah	India	11	11	20	18.33	3.98	27.6	0	2	4/35
Gerald Coetzee	South Africa	8	8	20	19.75	5.47	21.6	1	2	5/32

Top 5 Most Sixes Batsmans in ICC World Cup 2023

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 was a thrilling tournament that showcased the best of cricket from around the world. The tournament featured some spectacular six-hitting from the batsmen, who displayed their power and skill in clearing the boundaries. In this article, we will look at the top six hitters of the tournament, who made the most impact with their big hits. We will also rank the top 5 players for the category of most sixes. 

The table below shows the top 5 six hitters of the tournament, along with their stats.

Player	Team	Matches	Innings	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	100s	50s	6s	4s
Rohit Sharma	India	11	11	597	54.27	144.23	2	3	31	48
David Warner	Australia	11	11	546	49.64	139.13	1	4	24	46
Shreyas Iyer	India	11	11	546	75.14	131.03	1	5	24	42
Glenn Maxwell	Australia	9	9	398	66.33	150.18	1	1	22	20
Daryl Mitchell	New Zealand	9	9	552	61.33	121.77	1	4	22	46

This table shows the top 5 six hitters of the tournament, along with their stats. You can see that Rohit Sharma was the most explosive batsman in the tournament, hitting 31 sixes in 11 innings. He also scored two centuries and three fifties and was the second-highest run-scorer of the tournament. David Warner and Shreyas Iyer were the second and third-highest six hitters, hitting 24 sixes each in 11 innings. They also scored one century and four fifties each and were the sixth and seventh-highest run scorers of the tournament. Glenn Maxwell and Daryl Mitchell were the fourth and fifth-highest six hitters, hitting 22 sixes each in 9 innings. They also scored one century and one double century respectively, and had the highest and fifth highest individual scores of the tournament, 201 not out and 152 not out.

The fifth-highest six-hitter was New Zealand’s all-rounder Daryl Mitchell, who hit 22 sixes in 9 innings. He was the most versatile batsman for New Zealand, scoring at a strike rate of 121.77. He also scored one century and four fifties and was the fifth-highest run scorer of the tournament.

The table below shows the top 5 six hitters of the tournament, along with their stats.

Top 5 Most Fifties Batsman in ICC World Cup 2023

The leading fifty-scorer of the tournament was India’s captain Virat Kohli, who scored four centuries and four fifties in 11 innings. He was the most consistent batsman in the tournament, scoring at an average of 95.62. He also hit 18 sixes and 68 fours and was the highest run scorer of the tournament. He also won the Player of the Tournament award for his outstanding performance.

The second-highest fifty scorer was South Africa’s wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock, who scored one century and five fifties in 10 innings. He was the most fluent batsman for South Africa, scoring at an average of 59.40. He also hit 16 sixes and 64 fours and was the third-highest run scorer of the tournament.

The third-highest fifty scorer was India’s middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer, who scored one century and five fifties in 11 innings. He was the most dependable batsman for India, scoring at an average of 75.14. He also hit 24 sixes and 42 fours and was the seventh-highest run scorer of the tournament.

The fourth-highest fifty scorer was New Zealand’s all-rounder Rachin Ravindra, who scored one century and four fifties in 10 innings. He was the most promising batsman for New Zealand, scoring at an average of 57.80. He also hit 12 sixes and 58 fours and was the fourth-highest run scorer of the tournament.

The fifth-highest fifty scorer was New Zealand’s middle-order batsman Daryl Mitchell, who scored one century and four fifties in 9 innings. He was the most adaptable batsman for New Zealand, scoring at an average of 61.33. He also hit 22 sixes and 46 fours and was the fifth-highest run scorer of the tournament.

The table below shows the top 5 fifty scorers of the tournament, along with their stats.

Player	Team	Matches	Innings	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	100s	50s	6s	4s
Virat Kohli	India	11	11	765	95.62	104.79	3	4	18	68
Quinton de Kock	South Africa	10	10	594	59.40	120.83	1	5	16	64
Shreyas Iyer	India	11	11	546	75.14	131.03	1	5	24	42
Rachin Ravindra	New Zealand	10	10	578	57.80	116.92	1	4	12	58
Daryl Mitchell	New Zealand	9	9	552	61.33	121.77	1	4	22	46

Top 5 Highest Scores Players in ICC World Cup 2023

The highest individual score of the tournament was scored by Australia’s all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, who made 201 not out against England in the group stage. He was the most sensational batsman in the tournament, scoring at a strike rate of 150.18. He also hit 22 sixes and 14 fours and had the best batting average of the tournament, 66.33.

The second-highest individual score of the tournament was scored by Australia’s all-rounder Mitch Marsh, who made 177 not out against Afghanistan in the group stage. He was the most impressive batsman for Australia, scoring at a strike rate of 142.74. He also hit 16 sixes and 12 fours and had the second-best batting average of the tournament, 65.00.

The third-highest individual score of the tournament was scored by South Africa’s wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock, who made 174 against Bangladesh in the group stage. He was the most elegant batsman for South Africa, scoring at a strike rate of 120.83. He also hit 11 sixes and 16 fours and was the third-highest run scorer of the tournament, 594.

The fourth-highest individual score of the tournament was scored by Australia’s opener David Warner, who made 163 against New Zealand in the group stage. He was the most dominant batsman for Australia, scoring at a strike rate of 139.13. He also hit 24 sixes and 10 fours and was the sixth-highest run scorer of the tournament, 546.

The fifth-highest individual score of the tournament was scored by New Zealand’s opener Devon Conway, who made 152 not out against Sri Lanka in the group stage. He was the most stylish batsman for New Zealand, scoring at a strike rate of 116.92. He also hit 10 sixes and 12 fours and had the third-best batting average of the tournament, 62.00.

The table below shows the top 5 highest scores of the tournament, along with their stats.

Player	Team	Opponent	Score	Balls	Strike Rate	6s	4s
Glenn Maxwell	Australia	England	201*	134	150.18	22	14
Mitch Marsh	Australia	Afghanistan	177*	124	142.74	16	12
Quinton de Kock	South Africa	Bangladesh	174	144	120.83	11	16
David Warner	Australia	New Zealand	163	117	139.13	24	10
Devon Conway	New Zealand	Sri Lanka	152*	130	116.92	10	12

Conclusion

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 was a memorable tournament that witnessed some amazing performances from the players. The tournament was won by Australia, who defeated India by 7 wickets in the final. The tournament also saw some individual brilliance from the players, who excelled in various aspects of the game. We have ranked the top 5 players for each of the following categories: most runs, most wickets, most sixes, most fifties