Cricket World Cup History: 3 most successful left-arm fast bowlers at the mega event

#1 Wasim Akram

Matthew Hayden of Australia is bowled by Wasim Akram of Pakistan

Matches - 38, Wickets - 55, Maidens - 17, Best Bowling Figures - 5/28

The bowler who led Pakistan to their first ever World Cup triumph in cricket history, Wasim Akram is the greatest left-arm bowler to have played in the mega event. He represented his nation in 38 World Cup matches from 1987 to 2003 and scalped 55 wickets at a miserly economy rate of 4.04.

Akram's natural swing and pace created difficulties for even the best batsmen on the planet. That was the reason why he was so successful at the international level.

His best performance in the World Cup, 5/28, came against Namibia in 2003.

Cricket fans of the 90s will always remember the quality that Akram brought to the table. The Pakistani pacer retired from international cricket a while ago and today, the likes of Mohammad Amir and Shaheen Afridi are carrying forward his legacy.