Top 5 wicket-takers in Under-19 World Cups

#4 Tim Bresnan, England

Tim Bresnan claimed figures of 9-3-7-4 against Uganda in the 2004 Under-19 World Cup

25 wickets at 19.64 in 13 matches

A bright all-rounder offering useful lower-order runs and accurate medium pace, Tim Bresnan utilised the platform of the Under-19 World Cup extremely well on the two occasions that he was present.

In 2002, he delivered spells which brought wickets as well maintained a control on the opposition’s run rate: 1/32 against Nepal in 9 overs, 3/46 against Pakistan in 10 overs and 2/38 against New Zealand in 9.4 overs.

Bresnan again had the opportunity to play in the tournament in 2004 – his captain Alastair Cook would go on to lead him in the senior England side in eight years’ time – and produced stunning figures of 9-3-7-4 against Uganda who were shot out for 46.

He continued with rich hauls of 3/35 against South Africa as England almost successfully defended 190; 3/34 against Zimbabwe at just over four an over restricted them to 218 and 3/33 against Pakistan took England to a scratchy win by 5 runs as they stopped their opponents at 191.