A five-for or a five-wicket haul is when a bowler take five or more wickets in a single innings. This is one of the most notable achievements for a bowler which is sometimes compared to a century from a batter.
Australia's left-arm bowler Mitchell Starc has recorded 3 five-wicket hauls in just two World Cup editions. He has played in 18 innings and taken 49 wickets.
Indian bowler Mohammed Shami has registered three five-wicket hauls in only 14 innings with 45 wickets to his name.
Another Australian pacer Gary Glimour made his place in the prestigious list. He played only 1975 World Cup and registered two five-fors. He took 11 wickets in his two innings.
West Indies player Vasbert Drakes also has two five-fors to his name. He only appeared in 2003 World Cup and played in six innings, taking 16 wickets.
Pakistani left-arm bowler, Shaheen Afridi has registered two five-wicket hauls in World Cup. He has played in eight innings so far and got 26 wickets.
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