Behind the legendary Graham Gooch (897 runs in 21 innings), he is England’s second-highest run-scorer in WC history. Since his WC debut in 2015, he has represented England in 17 WC matches, scoring 758 runs at an average of 54.14 in 16 innings, with three centuries and three fifties. He is England’s second-highest ODI run-scorer, next to Eoin Morgan (6,957 runs). He has scored 16 centuries and 36 fifties in 150 innings, with the best score of 133*. In 161 ODIs, he has scored 6,217 runs at an average of 48.95.
He will be looking forward to improving and adding to these stats in India. He has played only two innings in three matches, scoring 22 runs at an average of 11.00, with the best score of 22. This year, however, Smith has not had much ODI match practice. He was the sixth-highest run-scorer in the tournament and Australia’s leading run-scorer. This included a match-winning century against India in the semis and a match-winning half-century against New Zealand in the finals. In the eight matches he played, he scored 402 runs at an average of 67.00, with one century and four half-centuries and best score of 105. The 2015 CWC was the highest point of Smith’s ODI career. He is the eighth-highest run-scorer for Australia in WC history. In these, he has scored 834 runs at an average of 46.33, with one century and eight fifties in 20 innings, with the best score of 105. Smith has played 24 World Cup matches since his debut in 2011. He has scored 12 centuries and 29 fifties in 126 innings, with the best score of 164. In these, he has scored 4,939 runs at an average of 44.49. Often hailed as the greatest Test batter of Australia since the days of Don Bradman, Smith has also played 142 ODIs for Australia. In 14 ODIs and 12 innings this year, Virat has smashed 556 runs at an average of 55.60, with three centuries and one fifty and a best score of 166*. This year, Virat has been in solid form across all formats. Virat was the 10th-highest run-scorer in the tournament and the second-highest scorer for India. In nine matches, he scored 443 runs at an average of 55.38, with five half-centuries to his name and a best score of 82. The 2019 World Cup was the best for Virat statistically.
He lifted the 2011 WC with India.ĭuring this World Cup, he would be extremely keen to improve his record in the knockout stages after poor outings in the 20 semifinals, in which he registered single-digit scores. He is India’s second-highest run-scorer in WC history, next to Sachin Tendulkar (2,278 runs) and overall at 17th spot.
He has smashed two centuries and six fifties in 26 matches, with the best score of 107. The dashing Indian top-order batter has represented India in 26 World Cup matches since 2011, having scored 1,030 runs at an average of 46.81. He is the second-highest run-scorer for India in ODIs next to Sachin Tendulkar (18,426 runs) and in fifth position. He has scored 47 centuries and 65 half-centuries in the format, with the best score of 183. In 279 ODIs, he has scored 13,027 runs at an average of 57.38. Virat is undoubtedly the best all-format batter of all four. There is a big chance that they would not be around in the white-ball set-up during that time together at once.Īhead of the WC, let us have explore these legends, in numbers: By the time the next 50-over World Cup comes in 2027, they will be in their late 30s. All of these players have a large volume of runs and multiple records to their name.īut with Virat about to turn 35 in November, Steve aged 34, Root about to turn 33 in December and Williamson currently aged 33, they are not getting any younger. Ever since the New Zealand legend Martin Crowe coined the term ‘Fab Four’ to put all these stars in a group, they have accomplished a lot in the sport. This tournament could be the final time that these four legends play an ICC Cricket World Cup or matter of fact, any major ICC tournament together. This tournament is set to hold a lot of significance in larger cricket history, as the modern day ‘Fab Four’, consisting of batting greats – Virat Kohli (India), Steve Smith (Australia), Joe Root (England) and Kane Williamson (New Zealand) will have their ‘One Last Dance’ together. The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in India is less than a month away and will feature some of the cricket’s very best players and teams.
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