ICC World Cup 2023: Best Bowling Figures in ODI World Cup

Best Bowling Figures in ODI World Cup – Over the years, the World Cup tournaments have showcased top bowlers performing at their very best, capturing the attention of people worldwide. These bowlers have delivered incredible performances, achieving outstanding bowling records that significantly impacted the outcomes of the matches.

In cricket, there’s a well-known saying: “Batters win matches, bowlers win trophies.” This means having strong batters is good, but having skilled bowlers is even better, especially in important competitions.

Throughout the history of the ODI World Cup, we’ve witnessed remarkable displays from bowlers who seized control of the game and secured victories for their teams all on their own.

Let’s delve into Bowlers with Best Bowling Figures In An Innings In ICC World Cup. Also read, Best Batting Averages in ODI World Cups.

Best Bowling Figures in ODI World Cup

Other than these four individuals, an additional nine bowlers have managed to take 6 wickets in a single inning. What’s intriguing is that none of the bowlers included in this roster are spinners. Here are some bowlers with Best Bowling Figures in World Cup.

Also read, Hat-tricks in ODI World Cup History

Glenn McGrath

During the 2003 World Cup in South Africa, Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath, who holds the record for the most wickets in World Cups, achieved the best bowling figures in a World Cup match. He took an impressive 7 wickets for just 15 runs in 7 overs, facing a less strong Namibian team.

Andy Bichel

In the 2003 World Cup, Australian paceman Andy Bichel achieved the highest bowling figures by capturing 7 wickets in a single innings. He dismantled the England batting lineup, achieving remarkable figures of 7 wickets for 20 runs in his allotted 10 overs.

Tim Southee

In the 2015 World Cup held in Australia, New Zealand’s Tim Southee achieved an outstanding feat by capturing 7 wickets in a single innings. He achieved impressive figures of 7 wickets for 33 runs against England, utilizing the swinging conditions to his advantage.

Winston Davis

Davis stands alone as the sole bowler who take 7 wickets in a single innings during a 60-over World Cup match. This remarkable feat unfolded in the 1983 World Cup, pitted against a formidable Australian team. Davis achieved this feat by claiming an impressive 7 wickets for 51 runs in just 10.3 overs.

Best Bowling Figures in Cricket World Cup

Here is the list of bowlers with best bowling figures in ICC World Cup:

Year	Player	Overs	Wickets	Runs	Maidens	Economy	Team	Opposition
2003	Glenn McGrath	7	7	15	4	2.14	Australia	Namibia
2003	Andy Bichel	10	7	20	0	2	Australia	England
2015	Tim Southee	9	7	33	0	3.66	New Zealand	England
1983	Winston Davis	10.3	7	51	0	4.85	West Indies	Australia
1975	Gary Gilmour	12	6	14	6	1.16	Australia	England
2003	Ashish Nehra	10	6	23	2	2.3	India	England
2003	Shane Bond	10	6	23	2	2.3	New Zealand	England
2003	Chaminda Vaas	9.1	6	25	2	2.72	Sri Lanka	Bangladesh
2011	Kemar Roach	8.3	6	27	0	3.17	West Indies	Netherlands
2015	Mitchell Starc	9	6	28	0	3.11	Australia	New Zealand
2019	Shaheen Afridi	9.1	6	35	0	3.8	Pakistan	Bangladesh
2011	SL Malinga	7.4	6	38	0	4.95	Sri Lanka	Kenya
1983	Ken MacLeay	11.5	6	39	3	3.29	Australia	India