Imran Khan 666 runs, 34 wickets (World Cups 1975-1992)
Pakistan’s only World Cup winning captain, Imran Khan played 5 World Cups between ‘75 and ‘92, ultimately claiming the big prize in England in 1992.
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A prolific fast bowler, the best in his era, he scored 666 runs as well in the World Cups he played in. In fact, owing to the lack of experience in the Pakistan batting line-up in 1992, he promoted himself to the top of the order and boy it did pay dividends.
Steve Waugh 978 runs, 27 wickets (World Cups 1987-1999)
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The true gentleman in the gentleman’s game, Steve Waugh was the prized asset that gave Australia their second World Cup in 1999. He bowled medium pace and was the key batsman for his side in all the four World Cups he took part in.
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Scoring almost 1000 runs and claiming 30 scalps is mean task but Australia’s Captain Fantastic meant business when he led his team onto the pitch.
Jacques Kallis 1148 runs, 21 wickets (World Cups 1996-2011)
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A rare occurrence on any Top 5 list is someone who’s not won the World Cup. Kallis is a legend of our times, prescribed by some as the greatest cricketer of all time, but all that is undermined by the fact that he does not have a World Cup winners’ medal to his name.
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A true medium pacer and hardcore batsman, Kallis used to be an asset to the Proteas during his playing days. He retired with over 25000 international runs and 250 plus wickets in both Tests and ODIs, the only player to hold that record.
Kapil Dev 669 runs, 28 wickets (World Cups 1979-1992)
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Captain of the true cricketing fairytale, Haryana Hurricane Kapil Dev stands tall second in our list of Best all-rounders in World Cups. His inspirational leadership in the 1983 World Cup still stands out as India’s marquee moment in Sports.
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With nearing 30 wickets and 669 runs in 4 World Cups, Kapil Dev is not only a top player in World Cups but also a true legend.
Sanath Jayasuriya 1165 runs, 27 wickets (World Cups 1996-2007)
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A World Cup winner with the legendary Sri Lankan side in 1996, Jayasuriya stands out in terms of all-rounders in World Cups. He revolutionised opening batting at the turn of the century and still is fondly remembered for his antics on the field.
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A left arm orthdox bowler, Jayasuriya participated in 4 World Cups, led Si Lanka to the knockouts in 2003 and in the process scored 1000+ runs, an unique feat for any batsman.