Three lesser-known records in World Cup history

There are many records in the cricket World Cup, which are virtually unknown to the masses. Three such records especially stand out but haven’t received the necessary recognition. From not losing a single match in their World Cup career to bowling the most economical spell in the history of the tournament, we take a look at three such little known records.

That winning feeling

In the history of the World Cup, there are only three players who have not lost a single game having played a minimum number of 15 matches. The three players who belong to this exclusive club are all Australians – Brad Hogg, Andrew Symonds and Matthew Hayden. This coincided with a golden era in Australian cricket as the three players had a big role to play in their back-to-back triumphs in 2003 and 2007.

The most economical spell 

Indian legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi has the record of bowling the most economical spell in a World Cup match. In the 1975 edition of the tournament, playing against East Africa, Bedi only conceded six runs in his 12-over spell, bowling a staggering 8 maiden overs.

At the pinnacle

Former Australian captain Steve Waugh and Sri Lankan opener Sanath Jayasuriya have a special place in the World Cup record books. They are the only two players in history to have scored more than 700 runs with the bat and picked up more than 25 wickets with the ball in the history of the tournament.