ICC World Cup Batting Records, In Pics: Sachin's prolific run scoring, Gayle' six hitting prowess and more

The fastest century in World Cup cricket has been struck by Ireland's Kevin O Brien. Brien hit a whirlwind ton off just 50 balls against England in the 2011 World Cup.

New Zealand opener Martin Guptill holds the record for the highest individual score in World Cup history.

Chris Gayle and AB De Villiers jointly hold the record for hitting the most number of sixes in World Cup cricket.

Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for most tons in World Cup cricket with six centuries. Ricky Ponting and Kumar Sangakarra are joint second on list with 5 tons each.

Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most number of half centuries in World Cup cricket. Sachin registered 21 scores of 50 or more in his World Cup career.

Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs in a single edition of the World Cup.

Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs in the history of the World Cup.