List of Cricket World Cup five-wicket hauls

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1. What is the total instances of five-wicket hauls?71 recorded occurrences in Cricket World Cup history up to 2023
2. What is the number of unique bowlers with a five-wicket haul?59 distinct players have achieved this feat
3. How many five‑wicket hauls have been recorded in Cricket World Cups?From 1975 to 2023, there have been 71 five‑wicket hauls in World Cup matches.
4. Who was the first bowler to take a five‑wicket haul in a World Cup?Dennis Lillee of Australia was the first, taking five wickets for 34 runs in the 1975 World Cup.

Five-wicket haul (Fifer): A bowler taking five or more wickets in a single innings, a rare and significant achievement.
One Day International (ODI): A standardized format of limited-overs cricket, forming the basis of the Cricket World Cup.
Innings: A distinct period of play during which one team bats and the other fields and bowls.
Associate Member: National cricket federations recognized by the ICC that are not full members but participate in international cricket.