Legendary Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath holds the record for the best bowling figures in ODI World Cup history.
During an ICC World Cup 2003 clash in Potchefstroom in South Africa, Glenn McGrath recorded brilliant figures of 7/15 against Namibia.
Meanwhile, the likes of Australia’s Andy Bichel, Tim Southee of New Zealand, West Indies’ Winston Davis and Gary Gilmour of Australia feature in the top five best bowling figures in the ODI World Cup list.
Among Indian bowlers, fast bowler Mohammed Shami has the best bowling figures in ODI World Cup history. He recorded sensational figures of 7/57 against New Zealand in the first semi-final of World Cup 2023 in Mumbai.
Know the best bowling figures in ODI World Cup history.
Best bowling figures in ODI World Cup history
|
Player |
Team |
Against |
Best Figures |
Ground |
Match Date |
|
Glenn McGrath |
Australia |
Namibia |
7-4-15-7 |
Potchefstroom |
February 27, 2003 |
|
Andy Bichel |
Australia |
England |
10-0-20-7 |
Gqeberha |
March 2, 2003 |
|
Tim Southee |
New Zealand |
England |
9-0-33-7 |
Wellington |
February 20, 2015 |
|
Winston Davis |
West Indies |
Australia |
10.3-0-51-7 |
Leeds |
June 11, 1983 |
|
Mohammed Shami |
India |
New Zealand |
9.5-0-57-7 |
Wankhede |
November 15, 2023 |
|
Gary Gilmour |
Australia |
England |
12-6-14-6 |
Leeds |
June 18, 1975 |
|
Ashish Nehra |
India |
England |
10-2-23-6 |
Durban |
February 26 2003 |
|
Shane Bond |
New Zealand |
Australia |
10-2-23-6 |
Gqeberha |
March 11, 2003 |
|
Chaminda Vaas |
Sri Lanka |
Bangladesh |
9.1-2-25-6 |
Pietermaritzburg |
February 14, 2003 |
|
Kemar Roach |
West Indies |
Netherlands |
8.3-0-27-6 |
Delhi |
February 28, 2011 |
|
Mitchell Starc |
Australia |
New Zealand |
9-0-28-6 |
Auckland |
February 28, 2015 |
Glenn McGrath | 7-4-15-7
Former Australia pacer Glenn McGrath registered the best bowling figures in ODI World Cup history. Defending 301, McGrath produced a sensational bowling spell of 7-4-15-7 to bundle out Namibia for 45 during an ICC World Cup 2003 clash in South Africa. The right-arm pacer dismissed Namibia’s Jan-Berrie Burger, Morne Karg, Danie Keulder, Gavin Murgatroyd, captain Deon Kotze, Louis Burger and Bjorn Kotze to help Australia secure a massive 256-run victory.
Andy Bichel | 10-2-20-7
Australia’s Andy Bichel has the second-best bowling figures in ODI World Cup history. During an ICC World Cup 2003 encounter in Gqeberha, Andy Bichel recorded magnificent bowling figures of 10-0-20-7 against arch-rivals England. The former speedster removed Nick Knight, Michael Vaughan, skipper Nasser Hussain, Alec Stewart, Paul Collingwood, Andrew Flintoff and Ashley Giles to restrict Australia to 204/8 in their 50 overs. Australia later chased down the target in 49.4 overs and registered a thrilling two-wicket win.
Tim Southee | 9-0-33-7
New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee features third on the best bowling figures in the ODI World Cup list. Southee recorded match-winning figures of 9-0-33-7 against England during an ICC World Cup 2015 clash in Wellington. Southee troubled the England batters as he bagged the wickets of Ian Bell, Moeen Ali, Jos Buttler, Chris Woakes, Stuart Broad, James Taylor and Steve Finn to help bowl out England for 123 in 33.2 overs. New Zealand rode on Southee’s impressive bowling spell to secure a comprehensive eight-wicket victory.
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