The Cricket World Cup, the name itself says how much trill and excitement these matches amongst the Various Countries will give. It is played in One Day International (ODI) format. International Cricket Council (ICC) has all the rights to perform the tournaments.
ICC is an International Organisations who looks after the management and smooth conduct of tournaments under there Governance. It is conducted in every fourth coming year. Cricket World cup is the most viewed sports event.
Cricket fans feels more excited after watching the match live from the stadium. These matches also get many sponsorships, which helps the organisers for easy and smooth conduct of tournaments. Many organisations, companies, members and individuals were involved in order to manage smooth operation of the tournament.
The first Cricket World Cup was played on 7 June’1975. Total team participate are India, Australia, England, New Zealand, Pakistan, West Indies, Sri Lanka and South Africa.
For International Cricket Council, Cricket World Cup became the flagship event Cricket World Cup gives the good motivation level to each player and they have the keen interest to show the best for their nation.
Every nation comes with the motive of achieving the Trophy and winning for its Nation and making their Nation proud. Cricket is all about teamwork and coordination amongst each other. Many players have worked really hard and there hard work have made their name famous world wide. Here is a list of Top 10 Bowlers in ICC World Cup.
Top 10 Bowlers in ICC World Cup
1. Glenn McGrath, Australia
Match – 39
Wicket – 71
Glenn McGrath is an Australia fast Bowler and also a leading wicket taker in the ICC World Cup History, with 71 wickets. In 2003, world cup he took five wickets. He is considered as a best bowler and carries a record of best figures in the series. It was the match against Nambiia.
He bowed total seven overs and seven wickets with 15 runs. One of the best wicket keeper ‘Adam Gilchrist’ took four catches behind the wicket in McGrath over. It is one of the best bowling figure in his career.
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2. Muttiah Muralitharan, Sri Lanka
Match – 40
Wicket – 68
Muttiah Muralitharan is a Sri Lankan bowler. He played between the span of 1996- 2011, total 40 matches and 39 innings. He totals bowled 343 overs with 15 maidens and made 1335 runs and took 68 wickets and stands second in the list.
Muttiah Muralitharan played a crucial role in his team. He is a wonderful spin bowler.
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3. Lasith Malinga, Sri Lanka
Match – 29
Wicket – 56
Lasith Malinga is a Sri Lankan fast bowler. He started his world cup series in 2007 and ended in 2019. He played total 29 matches and bowled 232 overs with 11 maidens and took 56 wickets.
Not only in World Cup but also in bowls brilliant in all the other formats. His action too gives a unique impression.
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4. Wasim Akram, Pakistan
Match – 38
Wicket – 55
Wasim Akram is a spectacular bowler from Pakistan. He played in a span from 1987 to 2003. He played total 38 matches and 36 innings. Total 324 over bowed by him, which lead him to gain the maximum wickets.
He scored 1311 runs and took 55 wickets. He also acts as a good mentor for his Pakistan team and also one of the best bowler of all times.
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5. Mitchell Starc, Australia
Match – 18
Wicket – 49
The Australian most aggressive fast bowler and took 49 wickets. The match against New Zealand in 2015 series and his best bowling performance came against New Zealand. Australia came out to batt first and posted 151 in 32.2 overs.
New Zealand batsmen came into chase and Mitchell Starc just bowled a beautiful spell and took 6 wickets in 9 over spell and gave just 28 runs. At last New Zealand won the match but Starc’s spell will be greatest ever.
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6. Chaminda Vaas, Sri Lanka
Match – 31
Wicket – 49
Chaminda Vaas is a Sri Lankan and a left arm fast bowler. He took 49 wickets in the ICC world cup history. He did not rely upon his pace, but more on his swing ability. The match was against Bangladesh in 2003. He took 4 wickets in just 5 balls, in his very first over.
He also made a record of taking hat trick in first three balls in the international cricket. Chaminda bowled a wonderful spell and Bangladesh were out at 124. Chaminda took 6 wickets in 9.1 over.
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7. Zaheer Khan, India
Match – 23
Wicket – 44
Zaheer Khan is an Indian fast bowler. He puts lots of variation in his spell. Zaheer Khan has been part of world cup since 2003 to 2011. He played total 23 matches and 23 innings. 198 over has been bowled by him with 12 maidens.
Zaheer Khan was also good with his bat and scored 890 run and took 44 wickets. He is a multi-talented sport person. He has been part of a commentary board and also the Coach for Mumbai Indians.
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8. Javagal Srinath, India
Match – 34
Wicket – 44
Javagal Srinath is a one of the finest Indian fast bowlers. Currently he is an ICC match referee. He was the part of a world cup from 1992 to 2003. Javagal played total 34 matches and 33 innings. Total 283 overs bowled by him and with 21 maidens and made a record by taking 44 wickets.
He also made a wonderful record by taking the first 300 wickets in One-Day International. Srinath retired after the 2003 world cup played in South Africa.
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9. Imran Tahir, South Africa
Match – 22
Wicket – 40
Imran Tahir is a spin bowler from South Africa. He started his world cup 2011 and last played till 2019. Till now he played total 22 matches and 21 innings. He bowled 191 overs and which includes 7 maidens.
Also, being good with his bat and scored 847 runs and took 40 wickets. He is a specialist in googly bowling. He played in all the three formats and most preferred is playing with a white ball.
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10. Trent Boult, New Zealand
Match – 19
Wicket – 39
Trent Boult is a fast bowler from New Zealand. He is one of the leading wicket taker for his team. He started his world cup journey in 2015 and latest played in 2019.
Total played 19 matches and 19 innings. Bowled total 184 overs, which included 18 maidens and took 39 wickets in a very short span. Till now he had a wonderful world cup journey.