India's top 3 run-getters against Pakistan in ODI World Cups ft. Virat Kohli

The blockbuster clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the ongoing ICC 2023 World Cup is only a night away. Fans from all parts of the world have gathered in Ahmedabad to witness history unfold on Saturday, October 14.

What makes this clash even more enticing is that both teams have got off to a perfect start, winning both their games so far. While India hammered Australia and Afghanistan, the Men in Green defeated Sri Lanka and the Netherlands.

Despite all the hype surrounding the marquee clash, it has been a one-way traffic in ODI World Cups. Team India have won all seven meetings so far since the journey began in the 1992 World Cup.

India also hold the edge over their arch-rivals in recent games. The two teams last met in the recently concluded Asia Cup 2023 last month, where Rohit Sharma and company thrashed them by 228 runs in the Super Fours clash.

Given the dominance the Men in Blue have had over their opponents, it is obvious that Indian batters have scored plenty of runs in these meetings.

As we gear up for Saturday's marquee clash, let's take a look at three Indian batters with the most runs against Pakistan in ODI World Cups.

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#3 Rohit Sharma - 155 runs

After a dismal start to his 2023 World Cup campaign, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma stormed back to form with a dazzling hundred against Afghanistan. The right-handed batter smacked 131 off just 84 deliveries, including 16 boundaries and five maximums. He broke multiple records during the knock, including becoming the batter with the most centuries in 50 overs World Cup.

Rohit will look to continue his blazing form as the Men in Blue wish to continue their winning run against Pakistan. Meanwhile, the right-handed batter enjoys a decent record against Babar Azam and company in World Cups.

Rohit has scored 155 runs from two matches against the Men in Green at an average of 77.50 and a strike rate of 116.54. He smashed a breathtaking knock of 140 runs the last time both these sides met in the 2019 ODI World Cup in Manchester.

Riding on Rohit's 113-ball 140, India posted 336/5 in their 50 overs. In response, Pakistan could only muster 212/6 from 40 overs (via DLS method), losing the match by 89 runs.

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#2 Virat Kohli - 193 runs

Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli is known to step up during crunch matches and what bigger opponent than Pakistan. He scored an unbeaten 122 off 94 balls the last time both these sides met during the Asia Cup in Colombo.

He also enjoys a decent record in the three ODI World Cup matches he has played against the neighbors. Kohli has accumulated 193 runs at an average of 64.33, including a hundred and a half-century each.

The Delhi-born cricketer entertained fans in Adelaide with a glorious century against the likes of Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Irfan, and Yasir Shah. His 107 propeled that team to 300/7, which was enough to seal a win. In response, Pakistan were bundled out for 224, with Mohammed Shami picking up a four-wicket haul.

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#1 Sachin Tendulkar - 313 runs

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is the highest run-scorer in international cricket. Quite evidently, he has scored the most runs among Indians in the ODI World Cups against Pakistan.

Barring the 2007 World Cup in the Caribbeans, Tendulkar has played against the Men in Green in five showpiece events from 1992 to 2011. The Little Master has amassed 313 runs from five matches at an average of 78.25, including three half-centuries.

His 98-run knock in the 2003 World Cup in Centurion still remains etched in the memory of cricket lovers. Tendulkar's duel with former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar was a treat to watch. The former Indian opener played an upper cut over the point region, which was a landmark moment in his career.

The legendary batter dispatched the likes of Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Akhtar to help India chase down 274 runs with six wickets in hand.