The biggest tournament of cricket, World Cup 2019 has been hosting in England and Wales this year. The first cricket world cup fantasy game held in 1975, or the Prudential ’75, had also been held in England. The very first match had been held between England and Australia and the Kangaroos won that match.
Every 11Wickets fantasy cricket platform fans may know about the final battle between Australia and the West Indies. However, these fans may also know that England scored the highest in an innings during the tournament. They scored the then giant 334 runs against India and won the match by 102 runs.
While we talk about how scores have fast increased in cricket world cup fantasy game, distinctive pitches of England and Wales have apparently changed too. The surfaces are now calm, supporting batsmen to allow teams to make runs. Also, the grounds have now a better drainage system, holding less moisture letting more space for high scores by teams.
Discussed below is the list of the six highest totals in the World Cup history. Take a look at it and prepare for your world cup fantasy league to play:
Australia at Perth
The Australian team won the world cup 2015 for the fifth time and became the team winning most WC trophies. That year Australia also broke Indian record of highest team totals in WC innings. The team scored the highest runs of 417/6 at a run rate of 8.34 against Afghanistan on 4 March 2015. Player of the match, David Warner single-handedly destroyed the Afghani bowling line-up.
India at Port of Spain
Indian team ruled the top spot in this list from 2007 to 2015 world cup. The team scored 413/5 at a run rate of 8.26 against Bermuda on 19 March 2007. The match held in Port of Spain.
South Africa at Canberra and Sydney
South African team has captured the third and fourth spot in this list. They have scored 411/4 at a run rate of 8.22 against Ireland on 3 March 2015. They have also scored 408/5 runs at a run rate of 8.16 against West Indies runs on 27 February2015. The team played in Canberra and Sydney respectively.
Sri Lanka at Kandy
Sri Lankan team hold the fifth spot in this list. They have scored 398/5 at a run rate of 7.96 against Kenya on 6 March 1996. They won that World Cup tournament in 1996. Sri Lanka scored their highest world cup totals in Kandy.
New Zealand at Wellington
New Zealand team hold the sixth spot in this list. They have scored 393/6 at a run rate of 7.86 against West Indies on 21 March 2015.
*Records have been compiled as on May 17, 2019
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