Players with most wickets in winning causes in World Cup history
Players with most wickets in winning causes in World Cup history
With Lasith Malinga celebrating his 42nd birthday on August 28, 2025, let us have a look at the top five bowlers with the most wickets in winning causes in World Cup matches. The likes of Trent Boult, Mohammed Shami, and many others feature on the list.
5. New Zealand pacer Trent Boult has been exceptional for the Black Caps in both the T20I and ODI World Cups. The star pacer has the fifth most wickets in winning causes in World Cup history with 60 wickets to his name in 30 innings. He has been an integral part of his side across several editions of the marquee tournament.
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4. India's ace pacer Mohammed Shami often comes through for the Men in Blue in World Cups, Shami has the fourth most wickets by any bowler in winning causes in the tournament with 62 scalps to his name in 25 innings. Shami has been one of the most influential pacers for India in the tournament.
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3. Former Australia pacer Glenn McGrath sits in third place in the list of wicket takers in winning causes in World Cups. McGrath has a total of 68 wickets in 34 innings, and is widely revered as one of the greatest pacers of all time for the Men in Yellow. McGrath has well earned his spot in the list.
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2. Australia's star pacer, Mitchell Starc, has the joint-most wickets in winning causes in World Cups. With 74 wickets in 39 innings, Starc has the joint most wickets in winning causes, and the star pacer continues to impress for Australia in the major events.
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1. Former Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga is tied with McGrath in the list of wicket takers in winning causes in World Cups. Tied with McGrath, Malinga also has 74 wickets to his name at the biggest stage, and he achieved the feat in 39 innings as well.
