Mitchell Starc Becomes Quickest To Achieve This Milestone in ICC Cricket World Cup
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc etched his name in the history of cricket. He is the second Australian and the fifth bowler overall to reach the remarkable feat of 50 wickets in the ICC Cricket World Cup. Mitchell Starc achieved this milestone during the ICC Cricket World Cup opener between India and Australia in Chennai, leaving fans in awe of his bowling prowess.
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Mitchell Starc’s journey to 50 World Cup wickets was nothing short of exceptional. In a game where defending a total of 200 runs was imperative, Starc drew first blood by sending India’s Ishan Kishan back to the pavilion for a golden duck. He finished the match with figures of 1/31 in eight overs, showcasing his ability to strike when it matters most.
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With an average of just 15.14, Starc’s performance in World Cup matches has been outstanding, with his best bowling figures standing at an impressive 6/28.
Notably, Starc’s 27 wickets in just 10 matches during the 2019 edition of the tournament remains a record that stands tall. His contributions were instrumental in Australia’s success as they clinched the trophy for the fifth time on home soil in 2015, with Starc claiming 22 wickets.
The historical context of Starc’s achievement is made even more remarkable when we consider the illustrious list of top wicket-takers in World Cup history. He now joins the likes of Glenn McGrath, Muttiah Muralitharan, Lasith Malinga, and Wasim Akram in the exclusive club of bowlers with 50 or more World Cup wickets.
Mitchell Starc’s feat is further magnified by the fact that he reached this milestone in just 941 balls, making him the fastest to achieve this remarkable feat in terms of balls taken. Even cricketing greats such as McGrath, Akram, and Muralitharan trail behind Starc in this particular statistic.
Mitchell Starc’s achievement of 50 World Cup wickets and India’s thrilling win over Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup opener provided fans with a spectacle of cricketing excellence. Cricket enthusiasts around the world eagerly await more action-packed matches in this prestigious tournament.
