India will face Pakistan in the 12th match of the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams will come into the match after having won their opening two encounters of the 2023 ODI World Cup so far and will look to make it three wins out of three on October 14. Let's take a look at the top 10 run-scorers in the ODI World Cup matches between India and Pakistan so far.
IND vs PAK: Top 10 batters with most runs in India-Pakistan ODI World Cup matches
1. Sachin Tendulkar
The Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar is on the top of the list. He has a remarkable record in World Cups, especially against the arch-rivals Pakistan. In 5 ODI World Cup matches against Pakistan, he scored 313 runs at an average of 78.25 including 3 half-centuries.
2. Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli, known for his batting consistency holds brilliant records against Pakistan. Kohli's 193 runs against Pakistan in 3 ODI World Cup matches is a remarkable achievement, averaging 64.33 runs per match. He was also the first Indian batter to score a hundred against Pakistan in a World Cup match. He achieved the feat during the 2015 World Cup.
3. Saeed Anwar
Former Pakistan opening batsman Saeed Anwar is sitting third on the list. He has impressive records against India in the ODI World Cup matches. His 185 runs in three matches at an average of 61.66 shows how well he could perform in important matches.
4. Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma is known for his ability to play the big innings. 155 runs in 2 ODI World Cup matches at an average of 77.5 against Pakistan is an indication of his ability to turn up in high-pressure matches.
5. Misbah-ul-Haq
Misbah-ul-Haq, the former captain of Pakistan played a key role in Pakistan's cricket history. He scored 132 runs in 2 ODI World Cup matches against India, which is a significant contribution. It includes 2 brilliant half-centuries with an average of 66.
6. Mohammad Azharuddin
Former Indian skipper Mohammad Azharuddin scored 118 runs in 3 ODI World Cup matches against the arch-rivals Pakistan with an average of 39.33 and 1 half-century. He holds the lowest average amongst the 10 players on the list but his contributions were as much important as the others.
7. Aamer Sohail
Former Pakistan cricketer Aamer Sohail played a crucial role in several matches against India. He scored 117 runs in 2 ODI World Cup matches against the Men in Blues at an average of 58.50 including two brilliant half-centuries.
8. Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina, who is known for his aggressive batting and fielding skills, scored 110 runs in 2 ODI World Cup matches against Pakistan. The left-handed batter has scored one half-century against the neighbors and his contributions are as important as the others.
9. Rahul Dravid
Former Indian captain and the current head coach of Indian senior Men's team, Rahul Dravid scored 105 runs in 2 ODI World Cup matches against Pakistan. The Great Cricketing wall doesn't stand out as the best here but the contributions he made in high-stakes matches like these are simply unreal.
10. Ajay Jadeja
Ajay Jadeja, the former Indian cricketer, scored 97 runs in 3 ODI World Cup matches against Pakistan. His remarkable contribution in an IND vs PAK match is when he blasted a 25-ball 45 in a late blitz that helped India knock out Pakistan in a highly-charged World Cup quarter-final in 1996.
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