Top Performers in ICC Champions Trophy Bowling: Most 4-Wicket Hauls

Consistent Performers: Kyle Mills and Lasith Malinga

Kyle Mills from New Zealand tops the list. He played 15 matches and bowled in all of them. Mills took 28 wickets with an economy rate of 4.29. He secured two 4-wicket hauls, averaging just 17.25.

Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga follows closely. He bowled in 16 matches, picking up 25 wickets. His economy was slightly higher at 5.32, but he still managed two 4-wicket innings. His average of 30.64 indicates his impact.

Spin Wizard Muralitharan’s Impressive Economy

Muttiah Muralitharan stands out with his economical bowling. He participated in 17 matches and took 24 wickets. His economy rate was an outstanding 3.61, the lowest in this list. Muralitharan also achieved two 4-wicket performances, highlighting his skill in the format.

Despite a longer career span in the tournament, his average was 20.16. This shows how he maintained his impact throughout.

Lesser-Known Stars: Dillon and Hondo Shine

West Indies’ Mervyn Dillon had an exceptional run. In just 7 matches, he took 19 wickets. His economy rate was a solid 4.66. He also claimed two 4-wicket hauls and had an impressive average of 16.68.

Zimbabwe’s Douglas Hondo also featured on this list. Playing only four games, he bagged 11 wickets with a high economy of 6.06. His average of 18.18 speaks of his effectiveness, despite a short stint.

The Unique Case of McClenaghan

Mitchell McClenaghan, also from New Zealand, only played three matches. Yet, he managed to grab 11 wickets. His economy rate was slightly high at 6.04. However, his average of 13.09 and two 4-wicket hauls prove his lethal form in a brief appearance.

Reliable Bowlers with One 4-Wicket Haul

Glenn McGrath’s Precision
Australian legend Glenn McGrath made his mark by taking 21 wickets in 12 matches. His economy rate was a tight 4.04. Though he only secured one 4-wicket haul, his consistency was undeniable, with an average of 19.61.

Jacques Kallis’s All-Round Contribution
South Africa’s Jacques Kallis played 17 matches and collected 20 wickets. His economy rate was 4.93. Despite being more known as an all-rounder, Kallis still managed an average of 26.25, along with one 4-wicket performance.

Shane Bond’s Explosive Spell
New Zealand’s Shane Bond picked up 17 wickets in 10 matches. His economy rate was 5.19, and he had an average of 27.76. He remains a crucial figure, even with only one 4-wicket haul.

The Dependable South African Pair

Makhaya Ntini’s Aggression
Ntini, a key bowler for South Africa, grabbed 16 wickets in 8 games. He was economical with a rate of 4.35. His average of 15.50 indicates his impact, although he recorded only one 4-wicket inning.

Maharoof’s Underappreciated Brilliance
Farveez Maharoof from Sri Lanka also had 16 wickets in 8 matches. His economy rate was 4.49. His average of 15.43 was one of the best, and he managed one 4-wicket spell.

English Pacers: Jadeja, Broad, and Plunkett

Ravindra Jadeja’s Versatility
Ravindra Jadeja, known for his all-around abilities, took 16 wickets in 10 matches. His economy was slightly on the higher side at 4.86. Despite this, he kept an average of 25.18 and had one 4-wicket inning.

Stuart Broad’s Impactful Bowling
Stuart Broad, an experienced English pacer, appeared in 8 matches. He picked up 16 wickets with an economy of 5.59. His average of 22.37 included one standout performance with a 4-wicket haul.

Liam Plunkett’s Early Impact
Plunkett played only four matches but managed 8 wickets. His economy rate was 5.85. Despite the limited matches, his average of 24.50 earned him a spot on this list.

Consistent New Zealand Stars: Oram’s All-Round Ability

Jacob Oram, also from New Zealand, was another steady performer. He claimed 15 wickets in 8 games. His economy rate was an impressive 4.18. Oram’s average of 18.00 further highlighted his importance, even with just one 4-wicket haul.