World Cup 2023 | From Jasprit Bumrah to Adam Zampa and Mitchell Santner; list of top bowlers with most wickets

World Cup 2023: Spinners have dominated the ongoing World Cup and have emerged as the leading wicket-takers of the tournament. On the other hand, pacers have slowly started to adjust to the conditions and assert their dominance in the opening and death overs. Australia’s Adam Zampa continues on top with 16 wickets. India seamer Jasprit Bumrah climbed to the second spot with 14 wickets. New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner also has 14 wickets from six games.

The ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 is being held in India. The 13th edition of the ODI Cricket World Cup began on October 5 and the grand finale is scheduled on November 19 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Most wickets in Cricket World Cup 2023

Here are the Top wicket-takers in the World Cup 2023: 

Adam Zampa (Australia) (16)

After taking just one wicket in the first two games, Zampa returned to form by becoming the lethal leggie in the next three games, taking four wickets in three consecutive games against Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and the Netherlands. He took 16 wickets, 6 matches and conceded 305 runs

Marco Jansen (South Africa) (13)

South Africa's Marco Jansen took 13 wickets. Until far, the South African all-rounder has been consistent in the World Cup, taking at least two wickets in all six matches with an economy of 6.17. He took 13 wickets, 6 matches and conceded 290 runs

Jasprit Bumrah (India) (14) 

After missing out on the on-field action for several months Bumrah has marked his return on a remarkable note. He has 14 wickets in 6 matches and conceded 211 runs

Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) (14)

The experienced all-rounder has taken everyone by surprise and is leading the wicket-taker list with 14 wickets,6 matches and conceded 283 runs

Dilshan Madhushanka (Sri Lanka) (11)

The young Sri Lankan pacer has 11 wickets to his name in four innings with an average of 21.18. His ability to take wickets in the powerplay has allowed Sri Lanka to exercise control early in the innings.  

Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan) (13)

The young pacer continues to lead the attack for Pakistan as he has scalped13 wickets, 6 matches and conceded 289 runs

Matt Henry (New Zealand) (10)

Another New Zealand bowler Henry featuring in the Top-5 list showcases their remarkable performance with the ball. Henry has 10 wickets in five innings for the Kiwis, his presence in the opening and death has been one of the biggest assets for the Blackcaps. 

The Men’s Cricket World Cup is the culmination of national pride, memorable moments, cricketing heritage and an occasion to celebrate with others, perfectly packaged into one-day global showcase with the 10 competing nations Australia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, England, India, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and Sri Lanka ready for action.  

The event features 48 matches to be played across 46 days.

- With inputs from agencies

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