The correct answer is: A. Sri Lanka
On 13 March 2007, Sri Lanka scored 438 runs in their 50 overs against Kenya in the 2007 Cricket World Cup. This is the highest total ever scored in a Cricket World Cup match.
Sri Lanka’s innings was built around a brilliant 157-run partnership between Sanath Jayasuriya and Kumar Sangakkara. Jayasuriya scored 103 runs off 88 balls, while Sangakkara scored 141 runs off 104 balls.
The other batsmen also made significant contributions, with Mahela Jayawardene scoring 54 runs and Tillakaratne Dilshan scoring 48 runs.
Sri Lanka’s bowlers also performed well, restricting Kenya to 199 runs in their 50 overs. This gave Sri Lanka a 239-run victory, which was the biggest victory in the history of the Cricket World Cup.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- A. Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka holds the record for the highest run scored in an innings in any cricket world cup tournament. On 13 March 2007, Sri Lanka scored 438 runs in their 50 overs against Kenya in the 2007 Cricket World Cup. This is the highest total ever scored in a Cricket World Cup match.
- B. Australia: Australia has scored the most runs in the history of the Cricket World Cup, with a total of 14,606 runs in 44 matches. However, they do not hold the record for the highest run scored in an innings in a Cricket World Cup match.
- C. India: India has scored the second most runs in the history of the Cricket World Cup, with a total of 13,259 runs in 43 matches. However, they do not hold the record for the highest run scored in an innings in a Cricket World Cup match.
- D. England: England has scored the third most runs in the history of the Cricket World Cup, with a total of 12,335 runs in 42 matches. However, they do not hold the record for the highest run scored in an innings in a Cricket World Cup match.