Cricket World Cup History: 4 Batsmen with most sixes in the tournament

#3 Ricky Ponting (31)

Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting, the former Australian skipper, is one of the prolific performers in the World Cup history. In 46 matches, Ponting has scored 1743 runs with five centuries and six half-centuries. His blistering knock of 140 from 121 deliveries against India in 2003 final is regarded as one of the best innings in the World Cup finals history.

In his 42 innings, Ponting has smashed 31 maximums and sits third in the overall list. Besides, he holds several records in the history of World Cup such as most appearances, most catches, and the most number of World Cup trophies.

Apart from his batting and excellent fielding skills, his captaincy record is also awe-inspiring at the big stage. Under his captaincy, Australia has just lost 2 out of their 29 matches. Besides, Ponting is the only captain after Clive Lloyd of West Indies to win two consecutive World Cup tournaments without losing a single game.