The 13th edition of the ICC World Cup 2023 commenced on October 5th, with India hosting the prestigious tournament. In the league stage, every participating team will compete against each other once. The top 4 teams will secure spots in the semifinals. As of now, all the teams have played a minimum of 4 matches, and some surprising upsets have already taken place.
Afghanistan managed to defeat the defending champions, England, as well as the formidable Pakistan team, while the Netherlands stunned the in-form South African side, adding unpredictability to the tournament. Currently, India, New Zealand, South Africa, and Australia occupy the top positions on the table, whereas shockingly, the defending champions, England, find themselves at the bottom.
Now here we will look at the top performers in the tournament so far.
ICC World Cup 2023: Most Runs
As you may know, India is at the top of the table, thanks to the pivotal performances of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, which have been instrumental in India’s victories.
Virat Kohli has scored 354 runs in 5 matches, boasting an impressive average of 118, supported by 3 fifties and 1 century. Currently, he holds the top position in the list of leading run-scorers. His exceptional form is pivotal to India’s success.
The Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, is in the 2nd position with 311 runs, maintaining an average of 66 runs. His ability to provide a strong start at the opening position has allowed the middle order to capitalize and play without pressure.
| No | Player Name | Matches | Runs | Average |
| 1 | Virat Kohli | 5 | 354 | 118 |
| 2 | Rohit Sharma | 5 | 311 | 62.20 |
| 3 | Mohammad Rizwan | 5 | 302 | 75.50 |
| 4 | Rachin Ravindra | 5 | 290 | 72.50 |
| 5 | Daryl Mitchell | 5 | 268 | 89.33 |
Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan currently holds the 3rd position. He has scored 302 runs with an impressive average of 75.50 in his 5 matches. He plays a vital role in anchoring Pakistan’s middle-order batting.
The 4th and 5th positions are held by New Zealand’s batters, Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell, with scores of 290 and 268, respectively.
ICC World Cup 2023: Most Wickets
Most of the pitches in the World Cup are batting-friendly, yet some bowlers have excelled despite the challenging bowling conditions. New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner leads with 12 wickets in 5 matches, boasting an impressive economy rate of 4.25.
Sri Lanka’s Dilshan Madushanka has secured 11 wickets in 4 matches, while India’s Jasprit Bumrah matches that record with 11 wickets in 5 matches. Not only is Bumrah effective at taking wickets, but he also restricts opponents’ runs with an outstanding economy rate of just 3.80.
| No | Player Name | Matches | Wickets | Economy |
| 1 | Mitchell Santner | 5 | 12 | 4.25 |
| 2 | Dilshan Madushanka | 4 | 11 | 6.13 |
| 3 | Jasprit Bumrah | 5 | 11 | 3.80 |
| 4 | Matt Henry | 5 | 10 | 5.10 |
| 5 | Shaheen Shah Afridi | 5 | 10 | 5.97 |
Matt Henry and Shaheen Shah Afridi have also taken 10 wickets each in their 5 matches. The only other bowler in the top 10, apart from Bumrah, is Kuldeep Yadav, who holds the 10th place with 8 wickets in 5 innings.
ICC World Cup 2023: Points Table
Currently, India is at the top with a perfect record, having won all 5 of their matches, earning 10 points. New Zealand, having lost to India, is now in the second position with 8 points. South Africa and Australia occupy the 3rd and 4th places, respectively. However, please note that this points table can change rapidly as the tournament progresses. Keep your fingers crossed for your team’s journey to the semi-finals of the 2023 World Cup.