Highest Score in World Cup 2023

October 25, 2023
By: Rummy Bo Team

South Africa's Quinton de Kock scored the highest individual score in the 2023 World Cup with 174 runs against Bangladesh. This is also the highest score by a wicket-keeper batter in an ODI World Cup innings.

Quinton de Kock's Innings

De Kock's innings was a masterclass in batting. He was aggressive from the start and hit 15 fours and seven sixes in his 140-ball knock. He also put on a 227-run partnership with David Miller for the second wicket, which is the highest partnership in the 2023 World Cup so far.

Impact of de Kock's Innings

De Kock's innings helped South Africa post a mammoth total of 408 runs in their 50 overs. This was the highest score in the 2023 World Cup so far and South Africa went on to win the match by 104 runs.

Comparison with Other Highest Scores

De Kock's 174 is the ninth-highest individual score in an ODI World Cup innings. The highest score in an ODI World Cup innings is 673 runs by Sachin Tendulkar in 2003.

De Kock's Form in the World Cup

De Kock has been in excellent form in the 2023 World Cup. He has scored 407 runs in five matches at an average of 81.4 and a strike rate of 114.97. He is the leading run-scorer in the tournament so far.

Conclusion

Quinton de Kock scored the highest individual score in the 2023 World Cup with 174 runs against Bangladesh. His innings was a masterclass in batting and helped South Africa post a mammoth total of 408 runs. De Kock is in excellent form in the tournament and is the leading run-scorer so far.

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