Strike-rate is one of the most crucial statistical parameters to judge and compare the performance of players.
Strike-rate of a bowler is basically measured by evaluating the average number of wickets he/she takes after delivering x number of deliveries.
Best Bowling Strike Rate in Cricket World Cup
In simple terms, if a bowler has taken 4 wickets after bowling 200 deliveries, then his/her strike rate will be 50.
Strike-rates assume greater importance in Test match cricket as the sole objective in that format is to take wickets. That said, its importance in limited-overs cricket cannot be understated either as it's a luxury for any side to have a bowler who can take wickets at frequent intervals.
Below is the list of the top-10 bowlers who have the best strike rate in World Cup history (minimum 30 wickets).
The list is headed by India's Mohammed Shami and Australia's Mitchell Starc, both of whom- especially the latter-have been absolutely superb in the quadrennial event.
While Shami has taken a wicket every 18.6 deliveries, Starc has taken 19.1 for his 49 wickets (at a stupendous average of 14.81).
The Australian pace duo of Brett Lee and Shaun Tait is at the 3rd and 4th spot respectively. While Lee took a wicket every 23.5 deliveries, Tait achieved the same every 24 deliveries.
The top-5 is completed by legendary Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga, who took 56 World Cup wickets at a strike rate of 24.8.
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