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World Cup History: Run Numbers Show Tendulkar’s Dominance

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Scoring centuries is the pinnacle of performance when it comes to cricket. A century not only shows dominance, but also gives a certain insight into a batsman’s longevity.

Sachin Tendulkar’s name at the top of the list almost incites a feeling of collective arrogance from sports fans in India. Arrogance, not because Tendulkar is better, which of course he is, but rather because his impact on the game spanned so many decades that it is just assumed Tendulkar will be at the top of the list.

While his 6 100s may not be blowing anyone out of the competition, the total runs in fewer matches than No. 2 Ricky Ponting shows Tendulkar’s knack to not just play well, but to dominate.

Fans currently following the 2015 World Cup are in for a treat with South Africa’s AB De Villiers, who already has 3 centuries in just 15 World Cup matches. Keep an eye on him as he continues his ascent up the rankings of top batsmen in cricket history.

Here is the list of the highest centuries in World Cup history:

Players Country Total Runs Matches 100s
SR Tendulkar India 2,278 45 6
RT Ponting Australia 1,743 46 5
ME Waugh Australia 1,004 22 4
SC Ganguly India 1,006 21 4
ST Jayasuriya Sri Lanka 1,165 38 3
ML Hayden Australia 987 22 3
Saeed Anwar Pakistan 915 21 3
Rameez Raja Pakistan 700 16 3
RN Ten Doeschate Netherlands 608 11 3
AB De Villiers South Africa 725 15 3
IVA Richards West Indies 1,013 23 3
DPMD Jayawardene Sri Lanka 975 33 3
PA De Silva Sri Lanka 1,064 35 2
V Sehwag India 843 22 2
DC Boon Australia 815 16 2
WTS Porterfield Ireland 567 18 2
SP Fleming New Zealand 1,075 33 2
KP Pietersen England 575 13 2
BC Lara West Indies 1,225 34 2
CG Greenidge West Indies 591 15 2

Rohit Ghosh is a Senior Writer for www.Rantsports.com. Follow him on Twitter @RohitGhosh. “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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