The 11^th edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup will take place in Australia and New Zealand in 2015. This time 14 teams will be in action for the title. As we know that Cricket is full of record-breaking statistics and the ICC Cricket World Cup is no exception. But before the 11^th edition let us have a look back at the record of Top 10 ICC Cricket world cup highest individual scores scored in the previous 10 editions of the world cup.

10. Matthew Hayden: 158 (143 balls)

Matthew Hayden’s exquisite innings against West Indies during the 2007 world cup is at number 10 of the list of top 10 ICC Cricket world cup highest individual scores. He scored cracking 158 of 121 balls with 4 huge sixes and 14 boundaries.

9. Imran Nazir: 160 (121 balls)

Pakistani opening batter Imran Nazir’s smashing innings of 160 runs against Zimbabwe during 2007 world cup is the ninth in ICC Cricket world cup highest individual scores. Nazir scored 160 runs off just 121 balls including 8 sixes and 14 fours as Pakistan went on to beat Zimbabwe by 93 runs. Despite this win, Pakistan bowed out after the group stage of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007.

Top 10 ICC Cricket World Cup Highest Individual Scores

Top Most Explosive Batsmen in Cricket

In current scenario of Cricket, hard hitting batsmen are more valued. Cricket is no more gentleman’s game. Everyone is familiar to Sachin Tendolkar, Brine Lara, Jacques Kallis, Ricky Ponting, Rahol Dravid etc, who gave the game new peaks with their classy batting. But none of them earned as much as fame as Afridi or Gayle did. Most explosive batsmen are those who can destroy opposition’s bawling line at any time by sky high sixes. Here is an overview of top most explosive batsmen in the world. They are real entertainer and certainly gave the cricket new charm, color and attraction.

Shahid Khan Afridi

 

Boom Boom Afridi is well known for his aggressive batting style, he is most explosive batsmen in cricket. He previously held the record for the fastest ODI century i.e.in 37 deliveries which he made in his first international innings;, as well as scoring 32 runs in a single over, the third highest scoring over ever in an ODI.  He started his ODI career in the age of 16 and score his first ODI century in Nairobi against Sri Lanka on just 37 balls. Fastest century ever made by any player in debut match. He also holds the distinction of having hit the most number of sixes in the history of ODI cricket; 333 sixes in 378 matches. He also smashed most sixes in international cricket; 426 in test, ODI and T20 cricket. His career strike rates are nearly unmatched. He is a genuine all-rounder. As a right armed leg spinner he also picked 378 ODIs wickets and 73 T20 wickets. At time in the world of cricket he is true entertainer. Although, his average in not impressive, yet he is consider most dangerous batsman in cricket.

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Brazilian Sensation Neymar Jr. “A Legend in Making”

Birth:

 

Neymar da Silva Santos Junior ( born 5 February 1992), generally known as Neymar or Neymar Jr., is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Spanish club FC Barcelona and the Brazilian national team as a forward or winger.

Awards:

Neymar Jr. won the 2011 South American Footballer of the Year award when he was 19 year old. He followed this up by winning it again in 2012. In 2011 Neymar was nominated for the FIFA Ballon d’Or. He also won FIFA Puskás Award for Goal of the Year in 2011 .Neymar is known for his acceleration, speed, dribbling, finishing and ability with both feet. His playing style has earned him tons fame with fans, media and former players who started to compare him with former Brazilian legend Pelé, who has called Neymar “an excellent player”, while Ronaldinho admired Neymar Jr. as “he will be the best in the world”

Early Club Career:

Neymar Jr. made his debut for Santos in 2009. Later he was voted the Best Young Player of the 2009 Campeonato Paulista. Following his good performances, Neymar was voted best player as Santos won the 2010 Campeonato Paulista. He was also the top scorer in the 2010 Copa do Brazil with 11 goals. He completed the 2010 season with 42 goals in 60 appearances.

International career:

Neymar Jr. was nominated for the Brazilian national squad for the 2013 Confederations Cup which was held in Brazil. For the tournament Neymar was given the iconic number 10 jersey for the first time. On 30 June, Neymar contributed in Brazil’s 3–0 final win over Spain. Neymar won the award of golden ball for the best player of the tournament. Neymar is the sixth highest goal scorer for Brazil, scoring 35 goals in 52 matches. He was named the most marketable athlete in the world in 2012-2013 by SportsPro. In 2013, Neymar was ranked by The Guardian as the sixth best player in the world.

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