World Cup 2019: The highest wicket-taker of each team

The World Cup is the grandest stage in cricket where players can show their abilities and talent. The exploits of the bowlers in the World Cup like Shane Bond, Glenn McGrath, Zaheer Khan, Craig McDermott, Wasim Akram, and so on will be remembered for decades to come.

In World Cup 2019 held in England, many bowlers impressed the fans, and some bowlers failed to meet the expectations. There were many low-scoring affairs in the tournament on the contrary to expectations leading up to the World Cup. This also includes the semi-final between New Zealand and India and more importantly the final of the World Cup, which were low-scoring thrillers.

Here's a look at the top wicket-taker of each team:

#10 Mohammad Nabi - Afghanistan

Afghanistan's all-rounder Mohammad Nabi ended as the highest wicket-taker for his nation. Though Afghanistan failed to win a single match, they impressed the fans with their close performances against Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan. Nabi almost won the game single-handedly against India with figures of 2/33 and a fighting 52 and won the hearts of every cricket fan.

Nabi picked up 10 wickets in 9 matches with an economy of 4.61. His best bowling figures are 4/30 against Sri Lanka at Cardiff, a valiant effort which went in vain as Lankans went on to win the game by 34 runs.

Matches - 9, Wicket s- 10, BBI - 4/30, Economy - 4.61, Average - 33.50

#9 Sheldon Cotrell - Windies

Sheldon Cotrell led the West Indies' bowling line-up. With his exceptionally great performances, he emerged as the highest wicket-taker of his nation. Though he wasn't economical in the whole tournament, he picked up wickets when the team needed breakthroughs the most.

Cotrell picked up 12 wickets in 9 matches with an economy of 5.85. His best bowling performance was 4/56 in a nail-biting game against New Zealand at Manchester.

Matches - 9, Wickets - 12, BBI - 4/56, Economy - 5.85, Average - 32.66

#8 Lasith Malinga - Sri Lanka

Many cricket fans will remember Lasith Malinga as one of the greatest bowlers in World Cup history. He finished his World Cup journey as becoming the highest wicket-taker by Sri Lankan in this edition. He became the fastest bowler to pick up 50 World Cup wickets. He achieved that feat against England at Leeds.

The veteran bowler picked up 13 wickets in just seven matches. But, he wasn't economical this World Cup. His best bowling performance was 4/43 in a close game against England at Leeds.

Matches - 7, Wickets - 13, BBI - 4/43, Economy - 6.04, Average - 28.69

#7 Chris Morris - South Africa

South Africa v India - ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

Chris Morris made a great start to his World Cup journey. He turned out to be a hero with the ball for Proteas when the board gave him another opportunity to prove himself. When Cricket South Africa announced their preliminary squad for the World Cup, they didn't include Morris. He came in as a replacement for Anrich Nortje as the latter was ruled out due to injury. He ended as the highest wicket-taker of his side.

Morris picked up 13 wickets in 8 matches with an economy of 5.35. He just bowled in 7 out of 8 innings in this World Cup. His best bowling figures were 3/13 against Afghanistan at Cardiff.

Matches - 8, Wickets - 13, BBI - 3/13, Economy - 5.35, Average - 26.23

#6 Mohammad Amir - Pakistan

Mohammad Amir is known as the best Pakistani bowler in English conditions. He went on to be one of the most crucial bowlers for Pakistan in the mega event when the board gave him another chance. When Pakistan Cricket Board announced their preliminary squad for the World Cup, they didn't include Amir. He came as a replacement for Junaid Khan due to the poor form of the latter. He ended as the highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in this mega event.

Amir picked up 17 wickets in 8 matches with an economy of 4.90. He made a strong comeback in Pakistan's opening match against Windies by picking up three wickets. In the game against Australia at Taunton, Amir picked up his maiden ODI five-fer.

Matches - 8, Wickets - 17, BBI - 5/30, Economy - 4.90, Average - 21.05

#5 Jasprit Bumrah - India

Jasprit Bumrah is arguably the best death bowler in the world. He is known to pick up wickets when his team is in need. The Mumbai Indians pacer became the second-fastest Indian bowler to pick 100 ODI wickets. He reached that milestone against Sri Lanka at Leeds after dismissing Dimuth Karunaratne.

Bumrah scalped 18 wickets in 9 matches with an economy of 4.41. His best bowling figures are 4/55 against Bangladesh at Birmingham. His game-changing moment was when he picked up two wickets in a single over against Afghanistan. He dismissed Rahmat and Shahidi to bring the team back to the game.

Matches - 9, Wickets - 18, BBI - 4/55, Economy - 4.41, Average - 20.61

#4 Jofra Archer - England

England vs South Africa - World Cup 2019

Jofra Archer was one of the key performers of England who steered his team to their first World Cup title. He proved his worth in the squad while performing in the Pakistan series at home. When England Cricket Board announced their preliminary squad for the World Cup, they didn't include Archer. Due to his excellent performances during the Pakistan series before the mega event, he replaced David Willey to play in this World Cup.

Archer scalped 20 wickets in 11 matches with an economy of 4.57. His best bowling figures are 3/27 in the opening of the tournament against South Africa. He ended up being the joint third-highest wicket-taker.

Matches - 11, Wickets - 20, BBI - 3/27, Economy - 4.57, Average - 23.05

#3 Mustafizur Rahman - Bangladesh

Mustafizur Rahman has been impressive ever since his debut. He finished the tournament as highest wicket-taker from Bangladesh. Mustafizur became the third player in the World Cup history to pick up two consecutive five-fers. He achieved that landmark against India and Pakistan at Birmingham and Lord's respectively.

Rahman picked up 20 wickets in 8 games with an economy of 6.70. His best bowling figures were 5/59 against India at Birmingham. He ended up being the joint third-highest wicket-taker.

Matches - 8, Wickets - 20, BBI - 5/59, Economy - 6.70, Average - 24.20

#2 Lockie Ferguson - New Zealand

New Zealand vs Afghanistan - World Cup 2019

Lockie Ferguson was a dominant force in this World Cup. He was one of the star performers who steered their team to their second World Cup final. Lockie had a kickstart debut in England. He emerged as highest wicket-taker for New Zealand in this World Cup.

Lockie picked up 21 wickets in 9 matches with an economy of 4.88. He ended up being the second-highest wicket-taker. His best bowling figures were 4/37 against Afghanistan at Taunton. He is known to pick up wickets and change the game at the middle overs, i.e. Powerplay 2.

Matches - 9, Wickets - 21, BBI - 4/37, Economy - 4.88, Average - 19.47

#1 Mitchell Starc - Austalia

Australia v England - ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Semi-Final

Mitchell Starc has been known for his destructive bowling in the World Cups since 2015. He is known to rattle the opposition batsmen with his unplayable yorkers. He broke the record of Glenn McGrath's most wickets in a single edition of the tournament.

Starc scalped 27 wickets in 10 matches at an economy of 5.43. He ended up being the highest wicket-taker since the last two mega-events. His best bowling figures are 5/26 against New Zealand at Lord's.

Matches - 10, Wickets - 27, BBI - 5/26, Economy - 5.43