The One-Day World Cup 2023 finished with Australia coming out on top for the championship for the record 6th time. The World Cup saw a heap of runs alongside some astounding bowling shows. Few bowlers left their marks on the tournament. In this article, we will discuss the 'top 10 wicket-taker in the 2023 World Cup'.
1. Mohammed Shami
Mohammed Shami has made a name for himself as the best bowler at the 2023 Cricket World Cup. He has taken more wickets than anyone else - 24 total in the seven games he played. That averages out to over three wickets per match, which is impressive, and his average is just 10.70. The semi-final match against New Zealand was probably his best performance. He got seven wickets but only gave up 57 runs, which helped India win and advance to the finals. He had three different games where he took five wickets or more as well.
2. Adam Zampa
Adam Zampa made his way into the list with 23 wickets. Zampa is known for taking wickets in middle overs, and he lived up to his reputation in this World Cup. In the 11 matches he played, Zampa scalped 23 wickets at an average of 22.39. Notably, in three games he returned with four or more wickets.
3. Dilshan Madhushanka
Dilshan Madhushanka made his way into the list with 21 wickets. Madhushanka is known for taking wickets with new ball in powerplay, and he lived up to his reputation in this World Cup. In the nine matches he played, Madhushanka scalped 21 wickets at an average of 25.00. Notably, in two games he returned with four or more wickets.
4. Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah made his way into the list with 20 wickets. Bumrah is known for taking wickets with new ball in powerplay and stopping runs in death overs, and he lived up to his reputation in this World Cup. In the 11 matches he played, Bumrah scalped 20 wickets at an average of 18.65. Notably, his economy was just 4.06 despite bowling in death overs.
5. Gerald Coetzee
Gerald Coetzee made his way into the list with 20 wickets. Coetzee is known for taking wickets in middle overs, and he lived up to his reputation in this World Cup. In the eight matches he played, Coetzee scalped 20 wickets at an average of 19.80. Notably, his strike rate was just 19 despite bowling with the old ball.
6. Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Shah Afridi made his way into the list with 18 wickets. Afridi is known for taking wickets with new ball in powerplay and stopping runs in death overs, and he lived up to his reputation in this World Cup. In the nine matches he played, Afridi scalped 18 wickets at an average of 26.72. Notably, his economy was 5.62 due to bowling in death overs.
7. Marco Jansen
Marco Jansen made his way into the list with 17 wickets. Jansen is known for taking wickets with new ball in powerplay, and he lived up to his reputation in this World Cup. In the nine matches he played, Jansen scalped 17 wickets at an average of 26.47. Notably, his economy was on a higher side as he bowled to scalp wickets.
8. Ravindra Jadeja
Ace Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja made his way into the list with 16 wickets. Jadeja is known for taking wickets and stopping the flow of runs in middle overs, and he lived up to his reputation in this World Cup. In the 11 matches he played, Jadeja scalped 16 wickets at an average of 24.87. Notably, his economy was just 4.25 which reflect his ability.
9. Josh Hazlewood
Ace Australian pace bowler Josh Hazlewood made his way into the list with 16 wickets. Hazlewood is known for taking wickets with new ball in powerplay and stopping runs in death overs, and he lived up to his reputation in this World Cup. In the 11 matches he played, Hazlewood scalped 16 wickets at an average of 28.06. Notably, his economy was just 4.81 despite bowling in death overs.
10. Mitchell Santner
Ace Kiwi all-rounder Mitchell Santner made his way into the list with 16 wickets. Santner is known for taking wickets and stopping the flow of runs in middle overs, and he lived up to his reputation in this World Cup. In the ten matches he played, Santner scalped 16 wickets at an average of 28.06. Notably, his economy was just 4.84 which reflect his ability.
