Exploring the Highest Wicket Takers of ICC ODI World Cup 2023 till the 13th Match

Bowlers are less dominating in this ODI World Cup. However, there are few bowlers who are consistently taking wickets in every match and helping their team to clinch crucial victory. In this batting heaven World Cup, we can not deny the bowling performances so here are going to analyze the performances of the highest wicket-takers of the World Cup up to the 13th match.

Jasprit Bumrah (IND)

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Jasprit Bumrah, India’s right-arm fast bowler, is renowned for his ability to consistently pick up wickets. In three matches, Bumrah has bowled 162 deliveries, conceding just 93 runs and taking an impressive 8 wickets. His best bowling figures of 4/39 came against Afghanistan, where he played a crucial role in securing victory for India. Bumrah boasts a remarkable bowling average of 11.62, an economy rate of 3.44, and a strike rate of 22.25.

Mitchell Santner (NZ)

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New Zealand’s slow left-arm orthodox spinner, Mitchell Santner, has been a standout performer in the World Cup. In three matches, he has bowled 180 deliveries, conceding 127 runs while picking up 8 wickets. His best figures of 5/59 came against the Netherlands, where he spun a web around the opposition. Santner boasts a bowling average of 15.87, an economy rate of 4.23, and a strike rate of 22.50. 

Matt Henry (NZ)

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Another Kiwi bowler, Matt Henry, has also made a significant impact in the World Cup. As a right-arm fast-medium bowler, Henry has bowled 171 deliveries, conceding 146 runs, and claiming 8 wickets. His best bowling performance of 3/40 came against the Netherlands. Henry maintains an impressive bowling average of 18.25, with an economy rate of 5.12 and a strike rate of 21.37. 

Hasan Ali (PAK)

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Pakistan’s right-arm medium-fast bowler Hasan Ali has been a force to reckon with in the World Cup. In three matches, he has bowled 138 deliveries, conceding 138 runs while taking 7 wickets. His best figures of 4/71 came against Sri Lanka, and he played a significant role in stifling the Sri Lankan batting order. Ali maintains a bowling average of 19.71, an economy rate of 6.00, and a strike rate of 19.71. 

Kagiso Rabada (South Africa)

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Kagiso Rabada, the right-arm fast bowler from South Africa, has been a standout performer for his team. In just two matches, he has bowled 95 deliveries, conceding 83 runs and capturing 5 wickets. His best bowling performance of 3/33 came against Australia. Rabada holds a remarkable bowling average of 16.60, an economy rate of 5.24, and a strike rate of 19.00. 

After the 13th match of the World Cup, we have a glimpse of our best wicket-takers here. Can they carry out the same performance throughout the tournament or some other bowlers take their position with some extraordinary performance? Let’s wait and enjoy, the answer will reveal itself.