Player of the tournament
Highest run-scorer
Highest wicket-taker
Top Contenders for player of the tournament at the ICC World Cup 2015
1. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka)
Legendary Sri Lankan wicket-keeper batsman Kumar Sangakkara has scored 541 runs in this edition of the ICC world cup and still leads the list of the highest run-getters. In addition, he scored four back to back centuries which is a new world record. Apart from his batting prowess, he has also bagged 8 dismissals from behind the stumps
2. Martin Guptill (New Zealand)
New Zealand opening batsman Martin Guptill has been under the shadow, owing to Brendon McCullum’s fireworks at the start of the innings. He has aggregated 532 runs and still has a game to play. Guptill needs to score just 10 runs in order to get to the top of the list of highest run-scorers.
3. Mitchell Starc (Australia)
Mitchell Starc has undoubtedly been one of the most lethal bowlers of the ICC World Cup 2015. With 20 wickets from 8 matches, Starc is in a close contest with Trent Boult of New Zealand (21 wickets). Keeping the stats aside, Mitchell Starc has been the most valuable players for the Aussies and his early breakthroughs in every match have kept Australia ahead of the curve.
4. Trent Boult (New Zealand)
If Guptill has delivered for New Zealand with the bat, then it is Trent Boult who has delivered with the ball. The left-arm quickie has been sharp throughout the tournament and has played a major role in bowling the opposition out on many occasions. His 21 wickets from 8 games stand testimony to his effect on this World Cup.
Highest run-scorers at the ICC World Cup 2015 so far:
1. Kumar Sangakkara (SL) 541 runs
2. Martin Guptill* (NZ) 532 runs
3. AB de Villiers (SA) 482 runs
4. Brendan Taylor (ZIM) 433 runs
5. Shikhar Dhawan (IND) 412 runs
Martin Guptill has a strong chance of ending as the highest run-scorer of the ICC World Cup 2015, as he is only 10 runs away from first-placed Kumar Sangakkara. Steve Smith (346 runs) and Brendon McCullum (328 runs) are the closest contenders in the fray, but they are a good two hundred runs away from Guptill!
Highest wicket-takers at the ICC World cup 2015 so far:
1. Trent Boult* (NZ) 21 wickets
2. Mitchell Starc* (AUS) 20 wickets
3. Umesh Yadav (IND) 18 wickets
4. Morne Morkel (SA) 17 wickets
5. Mohd. Shami (IND) 17 wickets
The race for the highest wicket-taker’s spot will primarily be between Trent Boult and Mitchell Starc as they meet in the final of the ICC World Cup 2015 on Sunday. Daniel Vettori and Tim Southee with 15 wickets each are the closest contenders and they will have to put up a special performance with the ball to get on top.
Highest run-scorer
Highest wicket-taker
Top Contenders for player of the tournament at the ICC World Cup 2015
1. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka)
Legendary Sri Lankan wicket-keeper batsman Kumar Sangakkara has scored 541 runs in this edition of the ICC world cup and still leads the list of the highest run-getters. In addition, he scored four back to back centuries which is a new world record. Apart from his batting prowess, he has also bagged 8 dismissals from behind the stumps
2. Martin Guptill (New Zealand)
New Zealand opening batsman Martin Guptill has been under the shadow, owing to Brendon McCullum’s fireworks at the start of the innings. He has aggregated 532 runs and still has a game to play. Guptill needs to score just 10 runs in order to get to the top of the list of highest run-scorers.
3. Mitchell Starc (Australia)
Mitchell Starc has undoubtedly been one of the most lethal bowlers of the ICC World Cup 2015. With 20 wickets from 8 matches, Starc is in a close contest with Trent Boult of New Zealand (21 wickets). Keeping the stats aside, Mitchell Starc has been the most valuable players for the Aussies and his early breakthroughs in every match have kept Australia ahead of the curve.
4. Trent Boult (New Zealand)
If Guptill has delivered for New Zealand with the bat, then it is Trent Boult who has delivered with the ball. The left-arm quickie has been sharp throughout the tournament and has played a major role in bowling the opposition out on many occasions. His 21 wickets from 8 games stand testimony to his effect on this World Cup.
Highest run-scorers at the ICC World Cup 2015 so far:
1. Kumar Sangakkara (SL) 541 runs
2. Martin Guptill* (NZ) 532 runs
3. AB de Villiers (SA) 482 runs
4. Brendan Taylor (ZIM) 433 runs
5. Shikhar Dhawan (IND) 412 runs
Martin Guptill has a strong chance of ending as the highest run-scorer of the ICC World Cup 2015, as he is only 10 runs away from first-placed Kumar Sangakkara. Steve Smith (346 runs) and Brendon McCullum (328 runs) are the closest contenders in the fray, but they are a good two hundred runs away from Guptill!
Highest wicket-takers at the ICC World cup 2015 so far:
1. Trent Boult* (NZ) 21 wickets
2. Mitchell Starc* (AUS) 20 wickets
3. Umesh Yadav (IND) 18 wickets
4. Morne Morkel (SA) 17 wickets
5. Mohd. Shami (IND) 17 wickets
The race for the highest wicket-taker’s spot will primarily be between Trent Boult and Mitchell Starc as they meet in the final of the ICC World Cup 2015 on Sunday. Daniel Vettori and Tim Southee with 15 wickets each are the closest contenders and they will have to put up a special performance with the ball to get on top.
