While Sachin Tendulkar's monumental World Cup run tally seems unlikely to be surpassed in this edition of the ICC World Cup, there's one particular record of his that might be within the grasp of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma during the India-Pakistan clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad this Saturday.
Tendulkar amassed a staggering 2278 runs in 45 matches over the six 50-over World Cup editions he participated in since 1992, marking the highest by any player in the history of the tournament.
Among the leading Indian run-scorers in World Cups, both Virat and Rohit trail Tendulkar by over a 1000 runs, sitting at No. 2 and 3 respectively. However, they are inching closer to Tendulkar's World Cup run tally against Pakistan. Here, we look at the other batters in the top five list for India in matches against Pakistan.
Sachin Tendulkar: 313 runs
Universally hailed as one of the cricketing greats, Tendulkar consistently delivered against Pakistan in World Cup fixtures. He's the top-scoring Indian batsman against Pakistan in ODI World Cup matches.
Across 5 matches, Tendulkar notched up 313 runs, averaging 78.25, with 3 fifties and a top score of 98.
Virat Kohli: 193 runs
Virat Kohli, another contemporary batting marvel, has shone brightly against Pakistan in World Cup matches. Renowned for his unwavering consistency and fiery approach, Kohli has stacked up significant runs in these high-pressure games.
In 3 ODI World Cup fixtures against Pakistan, Kohli has tallied 193 runs, averaging 64.33, with a half-century, a century, and a top score of 107.
Rohit Sharma: 155 runs
Rohit Sharma, celebrated for his dynamic opening batting, has dazzled audiences with his aggressive stance against Pakistan in World Cup games. His knack for taking on bowlers from the outset has reaped commendable outcomes.
In two matches against the fierce rivals, Sharma has accumulated 155 runs, averaging 77.50, with a century and a top score of 140.
Mohammad Azharuddin: 118 runs
Mohammad Azharuddin, a graceful batsman and former Indian captain, was renowned for his fluid stroke play. He too chipped in with vital runs against Pakistan in World Cup ties.
Across 3 matches, Azhar registered 118 runs, averaging 39.33, with a half-century.
Suresh Raina: 110 runs
Suresh Raina, recognised for his sound technique and tenacity, left a mark against Pakistan in World Cup matches. His capability to steady the innings played a pivotal role in India's triumphs against their main competitors.
In two matches, Raina chalked up 110 runs, averaging 110, with a fifty.
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