Mitchell Starc breaks Lasith Malinga's record, becomes fastest bowler to pick 50 wickets in ODI Cricket World Cup

Mitchell Starc picked the first wicket for Australia against India in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

Cricket history has witnessed many records and remarkable feats. In the ICC Cricket World Cup, bowlers have their own share of glory, and one such milestone was achieved in the match between India vs Australia in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Mitchell Starc, Australian pace sensation, became the fastest bowler to reach 50 wickets in the ODI Cricket World Cup.

The previous record for the fastest 50 wickets in World Cup history was held by the legendary Sri Lankan fast bowler, Lasith Malinga. Malinga's feat was indeed awe-inspiring, but records are meant to be broken, and in the world of cricket, they often are.

Mitchell Starc puts his name in record books

Starc's remarkable achievement came during a match against India in the ICC Cricket World Cup. Ishan Kishan was his 50th scalp. Starc, known for his lethal pace and impeccable line and length, bowled a delivery that left Kishan completely bamboozled. The ball swung outside-off and found the edge of Kishan's bat. With this dismissal, Starc reached 50 World Cup wickets in just 19 matches, surpassing Lasith Malinga's previous record of 25 matches.

Other cricketers who have also picked fastest 50 wickets in World Cup :

• Mitchell Starc: 19 matches
• Lasith Malinga: 25 matches
• Glenn McGrath: 30 matches
• Muttiah Muralitharan: 30 matches
• Wasim Akram: 32 matches

Australia are playing India in their tournament opener and have given a target of 200, while Australia got the start they were looking for picking three wickets in the first two overs and put India in the backfoot.