Mitchell Starc created history, becoming the first bowler in the world to achieve this feat in the World Cup

Every day in the T20 World Cup 2024, some players are breaking records and new records are being made. So far 44 matches have been played in the tournament. Now only 11 matches are left. After these 11 matches, T20 cricket will get its new champion. Now only 8 teams are left in the race for this title. It includes teams from India, Australia, South Africa, England, Bangladesh, West Indies, Afghanistan and America. On the one hand, there is a war going on between these teams for the title of T20 cricket. On the other hand, the players of these teams are also making records.

Starc is the first bowler to achieve this feat

In the T20 World Cup 2024, the Australian team played its first match in the Super-8 against Bangladesh. In this match, Australia defeated Bangladesh by 28 runs under the Duckworth Lewis rule. In the match, Australian bowler Mitchell Starc took 1 wicket for 21 runs in 4 overs. With this 1 wicket, he has made a historic record in the world of cricket. With this 1 wicket, Mitchell Starc became the first bowler in the world to take 95 wickets in T20 and ODI Cricket World Cup combined. He has taken 65 wickets in ODI World Cup and 30 wickets in T20 World Cup.

Breaking Lasith Malinga's record

Mitchell Starc has become the first bowler in the world to take 95 wickets in both World Cups. Earlier this record was in the name of Sri Lankan legendary bowler Lasith Malinga. Lasith Malinga took a total of 94 wickets in both World Cups. Bangladesh bowler Shakib Al Hasan is third in this list with 92 wickets. While New Zealand's Trent Boult is fifth with 87 wickets. At the same time, Sri Lankan bowler Muttiah Muralitharan is the fifth highest wicket-taker in the world with 79 wickets in the World Cup.

Highest wicket taker in T20 World Cup

1. Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) – 49 wickets

2. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan)- 39 wickets

3. Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) – 38 wickets

4. Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) – 37 wickets

5. Saeed Ajmal (Pakistan)- 36 wickets

Highest wicket taker in ODI World Cup

1. Glenn McGrath (Australia) – 71 wickets

2. Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) – 68 wickets

3. Mitchell Starc (Australia)- 65 wickets

4. Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) – 56 wickets

5. Mohammed Shami (India)- 55 wickets