Team India aims to end its ICC title drought in the upcoming Cricket World Cup, starting October 5, with high expectations as hosts.
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India won in 1983 and 2011
The Men in Blue have previously won two ODI World Cups (1983 and 2011) and finished as runners-up in 2003.
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Impressive win-loss record
India have a record of 53 wins and 29 losses in 84 World Cup games, with their highest total being 413/5 against Bermuda in 2007.
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Most runs in ICC World Cup
The legendary Sachin Tendulkar is the highest run-getter in WC history with 2,278 runs. He also owns the most centuries (6) and most half-centuries (15) in the tournament.
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Sourav Ganguly's record score
Sourav Ganguly's 183 against Sri Lanka in the 2003 is the fourth-highest individual WC score. He is only behind Gary Kirsten (188*), Chris Gayle (215), and Martin Guptill (237*).
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Notable bowling records
With 44 scalps apiece, Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath are India's joint-highest wicket-takers in ODI WCs. Ashish Nehra's 6/23 against England in 2003 are the best WC figures by an Indian.