Top Indian run-scorers against Netherlands in the history of ICC ODI World Cup ft Yuvraj Singh

The Men in Blue are all set to hit the yard as they lock horns with Netherlands with an aim to cap off their group stages on a high. There will be a lot at stake not because India have got something to lose, but just ahead of the grand semi-final and with New Zealand mainly looming large if not for a late upset, the hosts will like to have a clean record and no more hiccups ahead of the knock-out stages.

The Indian batters have been in dream form throughout the tournament and their top-order, comprising the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill have showcased exemplary control and brilliance. Talking about batters, over the years, India has had their fair shares of heroes with the willow against Netherlands. Ahead of India’s all-important clash, here’s a look at the top three Indian run-scorers against Netherlands in the history of the ODI World Cup.

1.    Yuvraj Singh – 88 runs

With just two matches under his belt against the Netherlands side, Yuvi leads the charts with 88 runs that is inclusive of an unbeaten half-century which propelled India to a remarkable victory in 2011. Yuvi garnered these runs at a strike rate of 68.21 while racking them up an average of 88 considering the fact that he was unbeaten in the last game.

2.    Sachin Tendulkar – 79 runs

No Indian batting record can be complete without the Master Blaster included in it. Sachin Tendulkar is the second-highest run scorer for India against Netherlands in this World Cup rivalry with 79 runs scored at a strike rate of 84.04 and an average of 39.50. He also has a half-century in the rivalry that is a testimony to his brilliance.

3.    Virender Sehwag – 45 runs

The feisty Indian opener got off to a couple of very good starts but couldn’t really turn the tide in his favour. With 45 runs from two matches smashed at a staggering strike rate of 128.57 with a highest score of 39 that came in 2011, Sehwag shone bright in the Indian colours whenever the Orange Army came calling.