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Which Indian batsman holds the record for the highest individual score in a Cricket World Cup match?
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Sachin Tendulkar
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- Sachin Tendulkar
- Virender Sehwag
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
Explanation & Context
Rohit Sharma's 264 against Sri Lanka in 2014 is the highest individual score in ODI history, but his highest in a World Cup match is 140 against Pakistan in 2019, which is not the highest by an Indian. Virender Sehwag scored 175 in a World Cup match.
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