“Batters win you matches, but bowlers win you tournaments.” And this is why a team needs bowlers who can pick regular wickets, especially in a high-octane tournament like a World Cup. While batters try to put bowlers under pressure, talented bowlers will find a way to pick up wickets and put their team on the top.
Bowlers to Take the Fastest 50 Wickets in ODI World Cup
Skilled and mentally tough bowlers will raise their game when it matters the most. The following is the list of bowlers who are fastest to 50 wickets in ODI World Cups:
Mitchell Starc – 19 Innings – Australia
Mitchell Starc, one of the most threatening left-arm pacers, is the fastest to reach the milestone of 50 ODI World Cup wickets. He achieved the feat in just 19 innings, and the record came against India in the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Mitchell Starc has done well in the ODI World Cups, picking up 54 wickets so far. He is currently playing in the 2023 ODI World Cup and is the only active bowler on the list.
Lasith Malinga – 25 Innings – Sri Lanka
Lasith Malinga is the only bowler on this list who has two ODI World Cup hat-tricks. His one hat-trick came against South Africa in 2007, while the second hat-trick came against Kenya in 2011.
Lasith Malinga picked up his 50th ODI World Cup wicket against England in the 2019 ODI World Cup. He did achieve this feat in just his 25th inning, showing why he is considered one of the best in the business. Lasith Malinga has 56 ODI Cricket World Cup wickets to his name.
Glenn McGrath – 30 Innings – Australia
Glenn McGrath is the leading wicket-taker when it comes to the ODI World Cup. He has picked up 71 wickets in 39 innings. Glenn McGrath picked up his 50th ODI World Cup wicket in just his 30th inning in a match against the Netherlands in the ODI World Cup 2007.
Muttiah Muralitharan – 30 Innings – Sri Lanka
Muttiah Muralitharan is the only spinner on this list of the fastest 50 ODI World Cup wickets. He picked up his 50th ODI World Cup wicket in his 30th inning and is the second-highest wicket-taker in the ODI World Cup. Muttiah Muralitharan is a legend of the game and has picked up 68 ODI World Cup wickets in just 39 innings.
Wasim Akram – 33 Innings – Pakistan
Wasim Akram, one of the best left-arm pacers the game has seen, reached the milestone of 50 ODI World Cup wickets in just 33 innings. He terrified the batters with his pace and swing, and ended up with 55 wickets in ODI World Cups.
Note: The stats mentioned above are till 18/10/2023.
Bowlers Likely to Take Most Wickets in the ODI World Cup 2023
There are many bowlers in the 2023 ODI World Cup that the batters would not like to face, especially the ones who can bowl well with the new ball. Also, in the Indian conditions, spinners will be crucial and can get on a roll when the ball starts spinning.
The following is the list of bowlers who can take the most wickets in the ODI World Cup 2023:
- Mitchell Santner
- Matt Henry
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Kuldeep Yadav
Concluding Thoughts
Top bowlers always make sure that they perform well in crucial matches, and tournaments like the ODI World Cup are the perfect place to bring out your best. When a team has a powerful bowling lineup, it is more likely to win major tournaments.
India has bowlers who can win matches on their own. While Bumrah is a world-class bowler, Mohammed Siraj can provide excellent support and dismantle any batting lineup on his day. Ravindra Jadeja will be more than handy in the Indian conditions, while Kuldeep Yadav is a threat for any team. The fact that India is the host and has an all-round team makes it a favourite to win the ODI World Cup.
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FAQs
Glenn McGrath, the Australian legend, has picked up the most wickets in ODI World Cup history; he has 71 ODI World Cup wickets to his name.
Mitchell Starc, the lethal left-arm pacer, is the quickest to 50 ODI World Cup wickets, achieving the feat in just 19 innings.
