Robin Singh's 5 for 31 against Sri Lanka was the best bowling performance for India in World Cup to date, and only the second five-wicket haul by an Indian in the history of World Cup after Kapil Dev's 5 for 43 against Australia in 1983. The following table lists the best bowling performances by Indian bowlers in the World Cup so far.

Best Bowling Performances for India in World Cup

Bowling   Bowler         Teams       Venue        Season  Date
                                                
 5/  31   Robin Singh    Ind v SL    Taunton      1999    26 May 1999
 5/  43   Kapil Dev      Ind v Aus   Nottingham   1983    13 Jun 1983
 4/  19   M Prabhakar    Ind v Zim   Bombay (1)   1987-88 17 Oct 1987
 4/  20   Madan Lal      Ind v Aus   Chelmsford   1983    20 Jun 1983
 4/  29   RMH Binny      Ind v Aus   Chelmsford   1983    20 Jun 1983
 4/  56   DS Mohanty     Ind v Ken   Bristol      1999    23 May 1999

Contributed by: Atul Kahate (akahate@yahoo.com)