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World Cup 2023: Top 5 wicket-takers of the tournament so far

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    New Zealand pace bowler Matt Henry is at the top of this list with nine wickets in four matches at an average of less than 20. He has been in terrific form with the ball picking up wickets upfront putting pressure on the opposition. He is one of the reasons for New Zealand putting up a brilliant effort so far in this World Cup.

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    Jasprit Bumrah is at the second place with eight wickets to his name in just three matches in World Cup 2023. He has picked these wickets at an average of 11.62 and is shaping up as the best bowler of this tournament. India will need him fully fit if they are to go all the way in World Cup 2023.

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    New Zealand left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner keeps performing for his side in big tournaments and yet again, he is doing his job perfectly. Santner has picked up eight wickets at an average of 15.88 in 30 overs he has bowled in three matches. The left-arm spinner will be adding more wickets to his tally in the coming matches and is certainly a contender to finish on top of this list

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    Kagiso Rabada is at the fourth position in this list. The South Africa pacer has come out to bowl as first-change bowler in three matches and has picked seven wickets so far at an average of 19.86. Rabada picking wickets consistently is crucial for South Africa if they are hoping to make it to the semifinals.

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    Hasan Ali of Pakistan was not part of the World Cup squad originally. He was included as Naseem Shah's replacement and has so far picked up seven wickets at an average of 19.71. He has bowled 23 overs in three matches and conceded 138 runs.

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