Top Cricketers with Most Five-Wicket Hauls in ICC World Cup

Vasbert Drakes

The former Barbadian cricketer Vasbert Drakes was part of the West Indies team from 1995 to 2004. He was part of only the World Cup during his career and that was in 2003. He left an applaudable mark in the tournament and registered two five-wicket hauls in six innings. He took a total of 16 wickets in the 2003 World Cup, with 5-33 being his best figures. 

Gary Gilmour

Gary Gilmour is an Australian pacer who was part of the team during the 70s. He was part of the squad during the 1975 World Cup but played only two games. However, he took two five-wicket hauls, one in both games. It is one of the most extraordinary achievements in the World Cup. His career best figures are 6-14. 

Mitchell Starc

Australia’s one of the best left-arm fast bowlers of this generation, Mitchell Starc, has the second-most five-wicket hauls in the ICC World Cup. He recorded three five-wicket hauls in three world cups. Starc is also the third-highest wicket-taker in cricket world cup history. 

Mohammed Shami

India’s veteran fast medium bowler, Mohammad Shami, always delivers when needed the most. Shami has been part of three World Cups and stepped up for the team in all three. He took 55 wickets and amassed four five-wicket hauls in the World Cup. Shami is arguably one of the most valuable bowlers for the Indian cricket team.