The ODI World Cup is the pinnacle of One Day International cricket, featuring the best teams from around the globe. Over the years, many bowlers have left their mark on the tournament by taking hattricks – a feat that is considered to be one of the greatest achievements in the game. Here is a list of all the hattricks in ODI World Cup history
- Chetan Sharma (India) – 1987 World Cup: Chetan Sharma became the first bowler to take a hattrick in World Cup history during the 1987 World Cup match against New Zealand in Nagpur, India.
- Saqlain Mushtaq (Pakistan) – 1999 World Cup: Saqlain Mushtaq took a hattrick in the 1999 World Cup match against Zimbabwe in The Oval, England.
- Chaminda Vaas (Sri Lanka) – 2003 World Cup: Chaminda Vaas became the first bowler to take a hattrick on the first three balls of a match in ODI history during the 2003 World Cup match against Bangladesh in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
- Brett Lee (Australia) – 2003 World Cup: Brett Lee took a hattrick in the 2003 World Cup match against Kenya in Durban, South Africa.
- Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) – 2007 World Cup: Lasith Malinga took a hattrick in the 2007 World Cup match against South Africa in Providence, Guyana.
- Kemar Roach (West Indies) – 2011 World Cup: Kemar Roach took a hattrick in the 2011 World Cup match against the Netherlands in Delhi, India.
- Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) – 2011 World Cup: Lasith Malinga became the first bowler to take two hattricks in World Cup history during the 2011 World Cup match against Kenya in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Steven Finn (England) – 2015 World Cup: Steven Finn took a hattrick in the 2015 World Cup match against Australia in Melbourne, Australia.
- JP Duminy (South Africa) – 2015 World Cup: JP Duminy took a hattrick in the 2015 World Cup match against Sri Lanka in Sydney, Australia.
- Mohammed Shami (India) – 2019 World Cup: Mohammed Shami took a hattrick in the 2019 World Cup match against Afghanistan in Northampton, England.
- Trent Boult (New Zealand) – 2019 World Cup: Trent Boult took a hattrick in the 2019 World Cup match against Australia in Lord’s, England.
These hattricks showcase the exceptional bowling skills of these players and their ability to change the course of the game in a matter of seconds. These performances will always be remembered as some of the most remarkable moments in ODI World Cup history.
