The ICC Men’s ODI World Cup is the most prestigious one-day international cricket tournament in the world. It is held every four years and features the top teams from around the globe.
The tournament is always highly competitive and exciting, and some of the greatest cricketers of all time have performed at their best in the World Cup.
One of the most coveted records in the World Cup is the record for most centuries. A century is defined as scoring 100 runs or more in a single inning. It is a difficult feat to achieve, even for the best batsmen in the world. However, there have been a few batsmen who have been able to score multiple centuries in the World Cup.
Here is a list of Batsmen with the Most Centuries in the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup All Time
Player | Span | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | SR | 100 |
RG Sharma (IND) | 2015-2019 | 17 | 17 | 978 | 140 | 95.97 | 6 |
SR Tendulkar (IND) | 1992-2011 | 45 | 44 | 2278 | 152 | 88.98 | 6 |
KC Sangakkara (SL) | 2003-2015 | 37 | 35 | 1532 | 124 | 86.55 | 5 |
RT Ponting (AUS) | 1996-2011 | 46 | 42 | 1743 | 140* | 79.95 | 5 |
DA Warner (AUS) | 2015-2019 | 18 | 18 | 992 | 178 | 98.12 | 4 |
SC Ganguly (IND) | 1999-2007 | 21 | 21 | 1006 | 183 | 77.50 | 4 |
AB de Villiers (SA) | 2007-2015 | 23 | 22 | 1207 | 162* | 117.29 | 4 |
ME Waugh (AUS) | 1992-1999 | 22 | 22 | 1004 | 130 | 83.73 | 4 |
TM Dilshan (SL) | 2007-2015 | 27 | 25 | 1112 | 161* | 92.97 | 4 |
DPMD Jayawardene (SL) | 1999-2015 | 40 | 34 | 1100 | 115* | 85.93 | 4 |
S Dhawan (IND) | 2015-2019 | 10 | 10 | 537 | 137 | 94.21 | 3 |
Ramiz Raja (PAK) | 1987-1996 | 16 | 16 | 700 | 119* | 64.10 | 3 |
JE Root (ENG) | 2015-2019 | 17 | 16 | 758 | 121 | 88.03 | 3 |
AJ Finch (AUS) | 2015-2019 | 18 | 18 | 787 | 153 | 98.25 | 3 |
ML Hayden (AUS) | 2003-2007 | 22 | 21 | 987 | 158 | 92.93 | 3 |
IVA Richards (WI) | 1975-1987 | 23 | 21 | 1013 | 181 | 85.05 | 3 |
Saeed Anwar (PAK) | 1996-2003 | 21 | 21 | 915 | 113* | 79.08 | 3 |
ST Jayasuriya (SL) | 1992-2007 | 38 | 37 | 1165 | 120 | 90.66 | 3 |
RN ten Doeschate (NED) | 2007-2011 | 9 | 9 | 435 | 119 | 88.41 | 2 |
JM Bairstow (ENG) | 2019-2019 | 11 | 11 | 532 | 111 | 92.84 | 2 |
GR Marsh (AUS) | 1987-1992 | 13 | 13 | 579 | 126* | 58.66 | 2 |
KP Pietersen (ENG) | 2007-2011 | 13 | 13 | 575 | 104 | 84.06 | 2 |
GM Turner (NZ) | 1975-1983 | 14 | 14 | 612 | 171* | 64.01 | 2 |
MS Atapattu (SL) | 1999-2003 | 15 | 15 | 521 | 124 | 79.29 | 2 |
CG Greenidge (WI) | 1975-1983 | 15 | 15 | 591 | 106* | 59.15 | 2 |
Mahmudullah (BAN) | 2011-2019 | 17 | 15 | 616 | 128* | 81.58 | 2 |
BRM Taylor (ZIM) | 2007-2015 | 15 | 15 | 690 | 138 | 88.68 | 2 |
Aamer Sohail (PAK) | 1992-1996 | 16 | 16 | 598 | 114 | 70.60 | 2 |
DC Boon (AUS) | 1987-1992 | 16 | 16 | 815 | 100 | 72.96 | 2 |
R Dravid (IND) | 1999-2007 | 22 | 21 | 860 | 145 | 74.97 | 2 |
F du Plessis (SA) | 2011-2019 | 23 | 21 | 926 | 109 | 86.54 | 2 |
WU Tharanga (SL) | 2007-2015 | 21 | 21 | 697 | 133 | 75.51 | 2 |
HM Amla (SA) | 2011-2019 | 22 | 22 | 842 | 159 | 83.20 | 2 |
NJ Astle (NZ) | 1996-2003 | 22 | 22 | 403 | 102* | 70.45 | 2 |
V Sehwag (IND) | 2003-2011 | 22 | 22 | 843 | 175 | 106.17 | 2 |
SB Styris (NZ) | 2003-2011 | 26 | 22 | 909 | 141 | 88.59 | 2 |
Top 5 Players Most Hundred In ODI World Cup 1975 to 2023
RG Sharma (IND)
Rohit Sharma is the current Indian captain and one of the most prolific batsmen in the world. He has scored six centuries in the World Cup, which is the most by any player in history. Sharma is known for his aggressive batting style and his ability to score big runs consistently. He is also a very good leader, and he has helped India to win the World Cup in 2019.
SR Tendulkar (IND)
Sachin Tendulkar is widely regarded as the greatest batsman of all time. He scored six centuries in the World Cup, which is tied with Rohit Sharma for the most by any player in history. Tendulkar was known for his elegant batting style and his ability to score runs against any bowling attack in the world. He was also a very good leader, and he helped India to reach the World Cup final in 2003.
KC Sangakkara (SL)
Kumar Sangakkara is one of the greatest batsmen of all time. He scored five centuries in the World Cup, which is the third-most by any player in history. Sangakkara was known for his solid batting technique and his ability to score runs in all conditions. He was also a very good wicketkeeper, and he is considered to be one of the best all-rounders of all time.
RT Ponting (AUS)
Ricky Ponting is one of the most successful captains in the history of the game. He led Australia to two World Cup titles in 2003 and 2007. He also scored five centuries in the World Cup, which is the third-most by any player in history. Ponting was known for his aggressive batting style and his ability to score runs under pressure.
DA Warner (AUS)
David Warner is one of the most destructive batsmen in the world. He has scored four centuries in the World Cup, which is the fifth-most by any player in history. Warner is known for his aggressive batting style and his ability to hit the ball to all parts of the ground. He is also a very good fielder, and he is considered to be one of the best opening batsmen in the world.
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