Top 5 Leading wicket takers in Cricket World Cup history

#3. Wasim Akram (Pakistan) - 55 Wickets

Akram was superb for Pakistan

The next bowler on our list is Pakistan’s seam bowling sensation, Wasim Akram. The pacer was a menace for batsmen throughout his career with his blend of quick and accurate bowling. And it wasn’t any different on the biggest stage.

In 38 games at the World Cup, Akram picked up 55 wickets with the 5-28 against Namibia in 2003 being his best bowling effort. Additionally, he performed a variety of roles for Pakistan. He was adept at bowling at the start of an innings while his yorkers were extremely difficult to get away in the death overs. Hence, he was in many respects, the complete fast bowler. To add to his legend, he even helped his country scale the World Cup peak in 1992.

The 1992 final epitomised the seamer to the tee. After removing Ian Botham at the start of the innings, Akram returned to the bowling crease in the middle phases. He then proceeded to dismiss Allan Lamb and Chris Lewis to break open the match with a superb spell of reverse-swing bowling.

Thus, it is only fitting that he makes the list of the top wicket takers of all time at the World Cup.