One of the most important aspects of cricket is bowling, and some of the greatest bowlers in the history of the game have performed their best at the World Cup. Here is a list of the best bowling figures in an innings in ICC World Cup history:

These are all incredible bowling performances, and they are a testament to the skill of the bowlers involved. It is no wonder that these players are considered to be among the greatest bowlers in the history of the game.

It is important to note that the conditions in which these bowlers perform can vary greatly. For example, Glenn McGrath’s performance against Namibia came in a match where the pitch was very favourable to bowlers. On the other hand, Tim Southee’s performance against England came in a match where the pitch was more balanced.

Despite the different conditions, all of these bowlers were able to produce incredible performances. They were able to bowl consistently accurate and threatening deliveries, and they were able to take wickets at regular intervals.

These bowling performances have helped their teams win matches and progress in the World Cup. They are all memorable performances that will be remembered for many years to come.

Complete List OF Players with the best Bowling Figures In An Innings ODI CWC 1975–2023

Player	Overs	Mdns	Runs	Wkts	Econ	Team	Opposition	Match Date
GD McGrath	7.0	4	15	7	2.14	Australia	v Namibia	27 Feb 2003
AJ Bichel	10.0	–	20	7	2.00	Australia	v England	02 Mar 2003
TG Southee	9.0	–	33	7	3.66	New Zealand	v England	20 Feb 2015
WW Davis	10.3	–	51	7	4.85	West Indies	v Australia	11 Jun 1983
GJ Gilmour	12.0	6	14	6	1.16	Australia	v England	18 Jun 1975
A Nehra	10.0	2	23	6	2.30	India	v England	26 Feb 2003
SE Bond	10.0	2	23	6	2.30	New Zealand	v Australia	11 Mar 2003
WPUJC Vaas	9.1	2	25	6	2.72	Sri Lanka	v Bangladesh	14 Feb 2003
KAJ Roach	8.3	–	27	6	3.17	West Indies	v Netherlands	28 Feb 2011
MA Starc	9.0	–	28	6	3.11	Australia	v New Zealand	28 Feb 2015
Shaheen Shah Afridi	9.1	–	35	6	3.81	Pakistan	v Bangladesh	05 Jul 2019
SL Malinga	7.4	–	38	6	4.95	Sri Lanka	v Kenya	01 Mar 2011
KH MacLeay	11.5	3	39	6	3.29	Australia	v India	13 Jun 1983
GD McGrath	8.4	3	14	5	1.61	Australia	v West Indies	30 May 1999
Shahid Afridi	8.0	3	16	5	2.00	Pakistan	v Kenya	23 Feb 2011
AJ Hall	10.0	2	18	5	1.80	South Africa	v England	17 Apr 2007
AG Hurst	10.0	3	21	5	2.10	Australia	v Canada	16 Jun 1979
PA Strang	9.4	1	21	5	2.17	Zimbabwe	v Kenya	27 Feb 1996
L Klusener	8.3	3	21	5	2.47	South Africa	v Kenya	26 May 1999
Shahid Afridi	10.0	–	23	5	2.30	Pakistan	v Canada	03 Mar 2011
CO Obuya	10.0	–	24	5	2.40	Kenya	v Sri Lanka	24 Feb 2003
Sir RJ Hadlee	10.1	4	25	5	2.45	New Zealand	v Sri Lanka	13 Jun 1983
MA Starc	9.4	1	26	5	2.68	Australia	v New Zealand	29 Jun 2019
BKV Prasad	9.3	2	27	5	2.84	India	v Pakistan	08 Jun 1999
A Codrington	9.0	3	27	5	3.00	Canada	v Bangladesh	11 Feb 2003
TA Boult	10.0	3	27	5	2.70	New Zealand	v Australia	28 Feb 2015
Wasim Akram	9.0	1	28	5	3.11	Pakistan	v Namibia	16 Feb 2003
SF Dukanwala	10.0	–	29	5	2.90	U.A.E.	v Netherlands	01 Mar 1996
Shakib Al Hasan	10.0	1	29	5	2.90	Bangladesh	v Afghanistan	24 Jun 2019
Mohammad Amir	10.0	2	30	5	3.00	Pakistan	v Australia	12 Jun 2019

The top 5 players with the best bowling figures in an innings in ODI World Cup All Time:

Glenn McGrath (Australia) 7 wickets for 15 runs against Namibia in 2003

Glenn McGrath is widely regarded as one of the greatest bowlers of all time. He was known for his accuracy, consistency, and ability to swing the ball both ways. McGrath’s performance against Namibia in 2003 is one of the best bowling performances in World Cup history. He took 7 wickets for just 15 runs, and he helped Australia to win the match by a huge margin.

Andy Bichel (Australia) 7 wickets for 20 runs against England in 2003

Andy Bichel was another outstanding bowler for Australia. He was known for his pace and his ability to bowl reverse swing. Bichel’s performance against England in 2003 is another one of the best bowling performances in World Cup history. He took 7 wickets for just 20 runs, and he helped Australia to win the match by a comfortable margin.

Tim Southee (New Zealand) 7 wickets for 33 runs against England in 2015

Tim Southee is one of the best bowlers in the world today. He is known for his swing and his ability to take wickets at crucial moments. Southee’s performance against England in 2015 is one of the best bowling performances in World Cup history. He took 7 wickets for just 33 runs, and he helped New Zealand to win the match by a comfortable margin.

Winston Davis (West Indies) 7 wickets for 51 runs against India in 1983

Winston Davis was a fast bowler from the West Indies who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He was known for his pace and his ability to bowl bouncers. Davis’ performance against India in 1983 is one of the best bowling performances in World Cup history. He took 7 wickets for just 51 runs, and he helped the West Indies to win the match by a comfortable margin.

Gary Gilmour (Australia) 6 wickets for 14 runs against Sri Lanka in 1996

Gary Gilmour was a fast bowler from Australia who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He was known for his pace and his ability to bowl reverse swing. Gilmour’s performance against Sri Lanka in 1996 is one of the best bowling performances in World Cup history. He took 6 wickets for just 14 runs, and he helped Australia to win the match by a huge margin.

All of these bowlers are legends of the game, and they have all played a major role in their teams’ success at the World Cup. Their bowling performances are some of the most memorable in the history of the tournament.