Cricket World Cup Records

Zimbabwe holds the record for most consecutive World Cup defeats. This is a documented cricket statistic.

Sourav Ganguly scored the most runs through boundaries in an innings during his 183 against Sri Lanka in 1999 World Cup, with a high percentage of runs coming from fours and sixes.

Navjot Sidhu holds the record for most consecutive fifties in a single World Cup tournament, scoring consistently in the 1996 World Cup.

Ricky Ponting took the most catches by a fielder in a single World Cup tournament, setting a fielding record during his career.

Scotland conceded the most extras in one innings, a record for associate nations facing quality bowling attacks in World Cup history.

David Shepherd officiated in the most World Cup matches as an umpire, having a long distinguished career in international cricket officiating.

Talha Jubair from Bangladesh is the youngest player to have played a World Cup match, making his debut at a very young age.

Andy Roberts from the West Indies has the best economy rate in World Cups, conceding very few runs per over in his tournament appearances.

Lasith Malinga took a hat-trick against South Africa in the 2007 World Cup, becoming the first (and only) bowler to achieve this feat in World Cup history. He dismissed Shaun Pollock, Andrew Hall, and Jacques Kallis in four consecutive balls, with the hat-trick completed on the first three balls of the 43rd over. Chaminda Vaas and Brett Lee are excellent fast bowlers but never took a World Cup hat-trick. Glenn McGrath was a great bowler but his World Cup performances didn't include a hat-trick.