Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Who has the highest individual score in a World Cup match as a Captain?

  1. Ricky Ponting

  2. Kapil Dev

  3. Vivian Richards

  4. Clive Lloyd
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Explanation

Vivian Richards scored 181 not out against England in the 1979 World Cup final at Lord's, which remains the highest individual score by a captain in World Cup history. This devastating innings came off just 125 balls and helped West Indies win their second consecutive World Cup title. Ricky Ponting's 140 in 2003 is second, but not the highest.

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