Multiple choice general knowledge culture Who took most number of wickets in the World Cup matches? M Muralitharan Glenn McGrath Chaminda Vaas Waqar Younis Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Glenn McGrath of Australia holds the record for most wickets in World Cup matches (71 wickets across 4 tournaments). His consistent line-and-length bowling made him one of the most successful ODI bowlers in tournament history.