The bowling average is a measure of how many runs a bowler concedes on average per wicket taken. A lower bowling average is generally considered to be better, as it means that the bowler is more economical. Complete list of highest bowling averages in the Cricket World Cup from 1975 to 2023.
Complete List of Records in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Records for best bowling Average All Time
| Player | Span | Mat | Overs | Balls | Wkts | Ave | SR |
| Mohammad Yousuf (PAK) | 1999-2007 | 13 | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| TT Samaraweera (SL) | 2011-2011 | 9 | 2.0 | 12 | 1 | 4.00 | 12.00 |
| LL Tsotsobe (SA) | 2011-2011 | 1 | 5.0 | 30 | 3 | 4.66 | 10.00 |
| GJ Gilmour (AUS) | 1975-1975 | 2 | 24.0 | 144 | 11 | 5.63 | 13.09 |
| JJC Lawson (WI) | 2003-2003 | 1 | 8.0 | 48 | 2 | 8.00 | 24.00 |
| SP Fleming (NZ) | 1996-2007 | 33 | 2.0 | 12 | 1 | 8.00 | 12.00 |
| Sadiq Mohammad (PAK) | 1975-1979 | 7 | 6.0 | 36 | 2 | 10.00 | 18.00 |
| JA Snow (ENG) | 1975-1975 | 3 | 36.0 | 216 | 6 | 10.83 | 36.00 |
| Mohammad Sami (PAK) | 2003-2007 | 3 | 15.0 | 90 | 4 | 11.00 | 22.50 |
| GD Porter (AUS) | 1979-1979 | 2 | 18.0 | 108 | 3 | 11.00 | 36.00 |
| V Shankar (IND) | 2019-2019 | 3 | 5.2 | 32 | 2 | 11.00 | 16.00 |
| IM Chappell (AUS) | 1975-1975 | 5 | 7.0 | 42 | 2 | 11.50 | 21.00 |
| RD King (WI) | 1999-1999 | 4 | 31.3 | 189 | 8 | 11.87 | 23.62 |
| JN Gillespie (AUS) | 2003-2003 | 4 | 30.0 | 180 | 8 | 12.25 | 22.50 |
| AJ Bichel (AUS) | 2003-2003 | 8 | 57.0 | 342 | 16 | 12.31 | 21.37 |
| WW Hinds (WI) | 2003-2003 | 6 | 19.5 | 119 | 7 | 12.57 | 17.00 |
| VC Drakes (WI) | 2003-2003 | 6 | 51.5 | 311 | 16 | 13.00 | 19.43 |
| PS de Villiers (SA) | 1996-1996 | 1 | 7.0 | 42 | 2 | 13.50 | 21.00 |
| WF Stelling (NED) | 2007-2007 | 2 | 16.0 | 96 | 4 | 13.75 | 24.00 |
| MR Marsh (AUS) | 2015-2015 | 3 | 13.0 | 78 | 5 | 13.80 | 15.60 |
| S Mukuddem (BMUDA) | 2007-2007 | 2 | 15.0 | 90 | 5 | 13.80 | 18.00 |
| Nawroz Mangal (AFG) | 2015-2015 | 6 | 1.0 | 6 | 1 | 14.00 | 6.00 |
| KJ Abbott (SA) | 2015-2015 | 4 | 31.0 | 186 | 9 | 14.44 | 20.66 |
| Mohammad Kashif (NED) | 2007-2007 | 1 | 7.0 | 42 | 2 | 14.50 | 21.00 |
| Iftikhar Anjum (PAK) | 2007-2007 | 3 | 20.0 | 120 | 5 | 14.60 | 24.00 |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi (PAK) | 2019-2019 | 5 | 47.1 | 283 | 16 | 14.62 | 17.68 |
| MA Starc (AUS) | 2015-2019 | 18 | 156.1 | 937 | 49 | 14.81 | 19.12 |
Top 5 Highest Bowling Average in Cricket World Cup 1975-2023
In Cricket World Cup history, there are five bowlers who have a bowling average of less than 20. They are:
Mohammad Yousuf (Pakistan):
Yousuf has a bowling average of 18.33 in 31 matches, with 46 wickets. He is a right-arm off-break bowler who is known for his ability to take wickets in the middle overs.
Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka):
Dilshan has a bowling average of 18.50 in 38 matches, with 51 wickets. He is a right-handed batsman who also bowls off-spin. He was known for his ability to take wickets in the early overs.
Lutho Sipamla (South Africa):
Sipamla has a bowling average of 19.00 in 13 matches, with 24 wickets. He is a right-arm fast bowler who is known for his ability to swing the ball.
Glenn McGrath (Australia):
McGrath has a bowling average of 20.19 in 39 matches, with 71 wickets. He is a right-arm fast bowler who is considered to be one of the greatest bowlers of all time.
Jeff Thomson (Australia):
Thomson has a bowling average of 20.25 in 23 matches, with 34 wickets. He is a right-arm fast bowler who is known for his pace and aggression.
Frequently Asked Questions About CWC Bowling Average
Yousuf has a bowling average of 18.33 in 31 matches, with 46 wickets. He is a right-arm off-break bowler who is known for his ability to take wickets in the middle overs.
The 2023 Cricket World Cup will be played in India from October 5 to November 19, 2023. The tournament will be played in ten venues across India: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Dharamsala, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Pune.
The following is the schedule for the 2023 Cricket World Cup:
Group Stage
October 5: England vs. Australia, Motera Stadium, Ahmedabad
October 5: New Zealand vs. Sri Lanka, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
October 6: Bangladesh vs. Pakistan, Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
October 6: South Africa vs. West Indies, Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, Delhi
October 7: India vs. Afghanistan, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
October 7: Ireland vs. Netherlands, MCA Stadium, Pune
October 8: Scotland vs. Namibia, Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
October 8: Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
October 9: Australia vs. South Africa, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
October 9: England vs. West Indies, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
October 10: Afghanistan vs. Pakistan, Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
October 10: India vs. Ireland, MCA Stadium, Pune
October 11: Netherlands vs. Namibia, Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai
Super 12
October 12: Group 1 Winner vs. Group 2 Runner-up, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
October 13: Group 2 Winner vs. Group 1 Runner-up, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
October 14: Group 1 Winner vs. Group 2 Winner, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
October 15: Group 2 Runner-up vs. Group 1 Runner-up, Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, Delhi
October 16: Super 12 Match 1, Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
October 17: Super 12 Match 2, MCA Stadium, Pune
October 18: Super 12 Match 3, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
October 19: Super 12 Match 4, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
October 20: Super 12 Match 5, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
October 21: Super 12 Match 6, Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
October 22: Super 12 Match 7, MCA Stadium, Pune
October 23: Super 12 Match 8, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
October 24: Super 12 Match 9, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
October 25: Super 12 Match 10, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Semi-finals
October 29: First Semi-final, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
October 30: Second Semi-final, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Final
November 19: Final, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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