#4 Spinners: Daniel Vettori and Anil Kumble
Daniel Vettori represented New Zealand in four World Cup tournaments and captained his side in the 2007 edition. His biggest strength was his stump-to-stump bowling and his ability to pick up wickets in the middle overs. His best bowling figures of 4/18 came against Afghanistan in 2015. He took 15 wickets in 2015 edition when New Zeland reached finals. It was the most wickets take by a spinner in that World cup.
Wickets: 36 Average: 32.44 Strike Rate: 46.92 Economy: 4.15
Anil Kumble has represented India in four World cups from 1996 to 2007. However, legendary spinner not got many opportunities in his last world cups. The lanky legspinner was the lynchpin of the Indian bowling attack throughout his career and controlled the flow of runs with his guile and consistency. His best spell of 4/32 came against the Netherlands in the 2003 edition.
Wickets: 31 Average: 22.84 Strike Rate: 33.52 Economy: 4.09
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