The 13th edition of cricket’s mega event, the 2023 ODI World Cup, is here to entertain the fans. The 50-over tournament, scheduled across 10 venues in India, will witness some mesmerising and breathtaking performances.
In a ferocious clash between bat and ball on the pitch, the bowlers will look to unleash their wrath on their batting counterparts, producing some extraordinary bowling performances.
In this article, let’s take a look at the best bowling figures in the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Best Bowling Figures in ODI World Cup 2023
| Player | Best Bowling | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Shami (IND) | 7/57 | New Zealand | Mumbai | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Mohammed Shami (IND) | 5/18 | Sri Lanka | Mumbai | 2 Nov 2023 |
| Ravindra Jadeja (IND) | 5/33 | South Africa | Kolkata | 5 Nov 2023 |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi (PAK) | 5/54 | Australia | Bengaluru | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Mohammed Shami (IND) | 5/54 | New Zealand | Dharamsala | 22 Oct 2023 |
| Mitchell Santner (NZ) | 5/59 | Netherlands | Hyderabad | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Dilshan Madushanka (SL) | 5/80 | India | Mumbai | 2 Nov 2023 |
| Adam Zampa (AUS) | 4/8 | Netherlands | Delhi | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Mohammed Shami (IND) | 4/22 | England | Lucknow | 29 Oct 2023 |
| Paul van Meekeren (NED) | 4/23 | Bangladesh | Kolkata | 29 Oct 2023 |
Note: Stats will be updated after every match
Key Insights
Australia’s former pacer, Glenn McGrath, holds the prestigious record of delivering the best-ever bowling figures in overall ODI World Cup tournaments. He rattled the Namibian side and picked up a 7-wicket haul for 15 runs in the 2003 edition.
Three more bowlers have bagged 7-fers in tournament history and they are — Andy Bichel (7/20), Tim Southee (7/33), and Winston Davis (7/51).
Which bowler will break the record of McGrath in this edition? Tell us in the comments below.
