The 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup was a momentous sporting event that captivated cricket enthusiasts worldwide. Hosted by India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, this tournament featured 14 teams competing for cricket’s most coveted prize. The World Cup was marked by thrilling matches, spectacular individual performances, and passionate support from fans. India emerged as the victors, securing their second World Cup title, led by stellar batting performances from Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, and MS Dhoni, along with exceptional bowling contributions from Zaheer Khan and Yuvraj Singh.
The tournament will be remembered not only for India’s triumph but also for the exciting brand of cricket displayed by all the participating nations, making it a truly unforgettable event in the history of the sport.
Here are the top 15 highest run-scorers in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup:
- TM Dilshan (Sri Lanka) – 500 runs
- Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 482 runs
- Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 465 runs
- Jonathan Trott (England) – 422 runs
- Upul Tharanga (Sri Lanka) – 395 runs
- Gautam Gambhir (India) – 393 runs
- Virendra Sehwag (India) – 380 runs
- Yuvraj Singh (India) – 362 runs
- AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 353 runs
- Andrew John Strauss (England) – 334 runs
- Brad Haddin (Australia) – 332 runs
- Ross Taylor (New Zealand) – 324 runs
- Ryan ten Doeschate (Netherlands) – 307 runs
- Hashim Amla (South Africa) – 306 runs
- Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 304 runs
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