Teams with most runs in World cup matches

Teams with most runs in World cup matches: Cricket matches are won by either taking wickets or by scoring the most number of runs. So here are the teams with most number of runs in all of the World cup matches combined. 9. Zimbabwe (1983)- 10277 Zimbabwe beat Australia by 13 runs in Nottingham, 1983. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Zimbabwe made their World cup debut in 1983 and almost had their biggest upset against India. They had India at 17/5 in a very important match. But a brilliant 175* from Kapil Dev took the match away from them. Nonetheless, they did beat Australia in 1983 thanks to a brilliant all-round display by Duncan Fletcher who made a 50 and took 4 wickets to defeat the title favorites. They have had decent success in World cup and have scored a total of 10277 runs in world cup matches. 8. South Africa (1992)- 11005 South Africa has scored 11005 runs in World cup matches. (Photo Source) South Africa missed the first 4 editions due to a ban on them, but made their long overdue debut in 1992 and made an immediate impact. They reached the semi-finals of the tournament and lost due to rain interference. Since then, they have made semi-finals in 1999 and 2007 editions and have advanced from group stages every time except the 2003 World cup. They have 11005 runs in the World cup matches. 7. West Indies (1975)- 13937 West Indies won the first two editions of World cup in 1975 and 1979. (Photo Source : Gallo Images) The former champions West Indies have 13927 runs in World cup matches. Champions in 1975 and 1979, they made semi-finals in the 1996 world cup. But after that it has been a constant state of decline for their cricket with infighting amongst the players and between the players’ association and the cricket board. West Indies need to work towards regaining former glory which got them the 2 titles. 6. Pakistan (1975)- 14301 Pakistan won the World cup in 1992 held in Australia and New Zealand. (Photo Source: PA Photos) The 1992 World cup champions have scored a total of 14301 runs in World cup matches. They have made semi-finals in 1975, 19872011 and finals in 1999 editions of the World cup. They have lived up to their tag of the most unpredictable team in world cricket with worst performance in the 2007 World cup which saw them crashing out in group stage and controversy surrounding the death of their then coach Bob Woolmer. 5. Sri Lanka (1975)- 14458 Sanath Jayasuriya was the Man of the tournament in 1996 World cup. (Photo Source: Getty Images ) Sri Lanka have scored 14458 runs in World cup matches. Sri Lanka surprised everyone by the brand of cricket they played on their way to 1996 World cup victory. Except for the 1999 world cup and the starting tournaments, they have constantly made finals in 2007, 2011 and semi-finals in 2003 World cup. Even this time, they are amongst the strongest competitors to lift the 2015 World cup trophy. 4. England (1975)- 14580 England has scored 14580 runs in World cup matches. (Photo Source: Getty Images) England have scored 14580 runs in World cup and have reached the finals of the tournament in 1979, 1987 and 1992 but lost to West Indies, Australia and Pakistan respectively each time. And their current form does not suggest any change in that status as they were soundly beaten by Australia in their first game of this 2015 edition of World cup cricket. 3. New Zealand (1975)- 15417 New Zealand has reached the semi-finals on most occasions in World cup history. ( Image Source : © Getty Images) The Kiwis have scored 15417 runs in world cup history. They have made the semi-finals in 1975, 1979, 1992, 1999, 2007 and 2011 World cups. That makes them the most consistent team in the world, but he win in the finals has remained an elusive dream for them. They are the current favorites in this year’s tournament due to their recent form. 2. India (1975)- 15641 India have scored the 2nd most runs in World cup history – 15641. (Photo Source: BCCI) The 1983 and 2011 champion team has scored 15641 runs, the second most in World cup tournaments. India is always counted amongst the favorites in every World cup since their win in 1983. They have made semi-finals in 1987 and 1996 World cups and final in 2003 World cup. They are tipped to be in the top 4 teams for the semi-finals of this World cup. 1. Australia (1975)- 17721 Australia most runs-17721 in the World cup. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Australia have been the most dominating team in the World cup history. They have 17721 runs, 4 World cup titles to their name including a hat-trick in 1987, 1999, 2003 and 2007. They have the record for most wins (55) in World cup matches and also the record for most consecutive wins (34) from 1999-2011 edition. *All Stats Updated Till 19th Feb 2015