The ICC Cricket World Cup, a stage graced by the game’s elite, has often seen bowlers etch their names in the record books with their milestones. A golden event in this regard emerged during the 2023 World Cup encounter between India and Australia, when the renowned Australian fast bowler, Mitchell Starc, etched his name in the chronicles of cricket history.
Mitchell Starc, the sensational Australian pace bowler, achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the quickest bowler to secure 50 wickets in the history of the ODI Cricket World Cup. Prior to this, the legendary Sri Lankan fast bowler, Lasith Malinga, held the record for achieving the fastest 50 wickets in World Cup history. Malinga’s achievement was undeniably awe-inspiring, but it’s a testament to the dynamic nature of cricket that records are continually challenged and surpassed.
Starc’s amazing performance occurred in a vital ICC Cricket World Cup match against India. His 50th wicket in the tournament was none other than Ishan Kishan. Starc, recognized for his destructive speed and unfailing accuracy in landing the ball, produced a delivery that left Kishan absolutely puzzled. The ball beautifully curved outside the off-stump, producing a small edge off Kishan’s bat. With this dismissal, Starc achieved a milestone of 50 World Cup wickets in just 19 matches, overtaking Lasith Malinga’s previous mark of 25 matches.
Other cricketers who have also picked the fastest 50 wickets in the World Cup :
- Mitchell Starc: 19 matches
- Lasith Malinga: 25 matches
- Glenn McGrath: 30 matches
- Muttiah Muralitharan: 30 matches
- Wasim Akram: 32 matches
If talking about the match then, In a thrilling low-scoring match held at Chepauk, Team India clinched a remarkable victory over Australia by six wickets, marking a spectacular start to their 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup campaign. Virat Kohli, the man for all crises, once again stepped up to the plate with a magnificent innings, ensuring India’s triumphant beginning in the tournament. The former Indian captain, Virat Kohli, displayed his prowess by scoring 85 runs, registering his 67th half-century in a high-pressure situation for Team India. In tandem with Kohli’s heroics, KL Rahul also made a significant contribution to India’s victory.
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Rahul concluded his innings unbeaten at 97 runs from 115 balls, while Kohli delivered a stellar performance with 85 runs from 116 balls. Together, they crafted a vital partnership of 165 runs from 215 deliveries for the fourth wicket, rescuing India from a precarious 2-3 situation in just the second over of the match.
In the meantime, the trio of Indian spin maestros, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, and Kuldeep Yadav, played a pivotal role in stifling Australia’s batting efforts, limiting them to a meager total of 199 runs for the loss of all wickets in 49.3 overs. Jadeja was the standout performer among them, claiming three crucial wickets while conceding only 28 runs, with two of those wickets falling in the same over.
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