Top 3 spinners with highest wickets in ODI World Cup

India will be the sole hosts for the ODI World Cup 2023 between October 5 and November 19. The opening game will feature reigning champions England against New Zealand in a rematch of the previous edition’s final. The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the world’s largest cricket stadium will host the opener as well as the final of the marquee competition. As we draw closer to the mega event each day, here’s a look at the three most successful spinners in the ODI World Cup.

3. Daniel Vettori, New Zealand

One of New Zealand’s greatest cricketers ever, left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori kickstarts this list at the third position with 36 wickets in 32 ODI World Cup games for the Kiwis. He scalped his prey at an average of 32.44 whilst maintaining an economy rate of 4.14, which is excellent for the ODI format. Recognisable for sporting the specs while playing, Vettori has two four-wicket hauls in the competition with the best figures of 4/18.

2. Imran Tahir, South Africa

Proteas legend Imran Tahir appears in the second position with 40 wickets in just 22 matches in the ODI World Cup for South Africa. He picked up these 40 wickets at an exceptional average of 21.17 whilst maintaining an economy rate of 4.41, another incredible figure keeping in mind the format and the times he played in. With four four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul to his credit in the mega-event, he recorded the best bowling figures of 5/45.

1. Muthiah Muralidaran, Sri Lanka

There are no prizes for guessing that Muthiah Muralidaran appears atop this list, cementing his place with 68 wickets in 40 matches for Sri Lanka in the ODI World Cup. He scalped his prey at an average of 19.63 whilst maintaining a mind-blowing economy rate of 3.88. Surprisingly, the spin ace never took a five-wicket haul in the ODI World Cup but had four four-wicket hauls to his name with the best bowling figures of 4/19.