By Mehak Pal
Published Oct 10, 2023

Hindustan Times
Sports

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5 bowlers fastest to 50 wickets in ODI World Cup

The ICC World Cup 2023 kicked off on October 5 and will continue till November 19, 2023, in India. Here are top five fastest bowlers to take the fastest 50 wickets in World Cup

19 innings

Mitchell Starc (Australia)

Australia's Starc became the fastest bowler to pick 50 World Cup wickets in just 19 innings. He set the record during ODI World Cup 2023 opening match against India in Chennai

25 innings

Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka)

Former Sri Lankan bowler Malinga completed his 50 World Cup wickets in 25 innings. He reached the target during a match against England in ODI World Cup 2019 

30 innings

Glenn McGrath (Australia)

Australia's pacer Glenn McGrath hit the target of 50 wickets in 30 innings during a match against the Netherlands in ODI World Cup 2007

30 innings

Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka)

Former Sri Lankan player Muttiah Muralitharan completed his 50 World Cup wickets in 30 innings. He is the second highest wicket-taker in the history of ODI World Cup

33 innings

Wasim Akram (Pakistan)

Former Pakistan bowler Wasim Akram completed his 50 wickets in 33 World Cup fixtures

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