Bowlers With Most Wickets In ODI World Cup

In these collection of pictures, we take a look at the highest wicket-taking bowlers in ODI World Cup matches over the years. (Photo: AP)

Zee Media Bureau
Oct 17, 2023

Glenn McGrath - 71 wickets

Former Australian pacer is the highest-ever wicket-taker in ODI World Cups with 71 wickets in 39 matches at an average of 18.19.

Muttiah Muralitharan - 68 wickets

Former Sri Lanka off-spinner is the 2nd highest wicket-taker in World Cup history with 68 wickets in 40 matches at an average of 19.63.

Lasith Malinga - 56 wickets

Former Sri Lanka pacer clinched 56 wickets in 29 World Cup matches at an average of 22.87. (Photo: ANI)

Wasim Akram - 55 wickets

Former Pakistan pacer and captain claimed 55 wickets in World Cup in 38 games at an average of 23.83.

Mitchell Starc - 54 wickets

Australian pacer now has 54 wickets in just 21 World Cup games at an amazing average of 15.79 after picking up a couple of wickets in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Sri Lanka in Lucknow on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Chaminda Vaas - 49 wickets

Former Sri Lanka left-arm pacer claimed 49 wickets in 31 matches in the World Cup at an average of 21.22.

Zaheer Khan - 44 wickets

Former India left-arm pacer picked up 44 wickets in 23 ODIs in World Cup at an excellent average of 20.22.

Javagal Srinath - 44 wickets

Former India pacer claimed 44 wickets in 34 matches in World Cup in his career at an average of 27.81.

Trent Boult - 42 wickets

New Zealand pacer has claimed 42 wickets in 22 World Cup matches at an average of 23.26. (Photo: AP)

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