Mitchell Starc Becomes Highest Wicket-taker In World Cup History

Mitchell Starc recorded a historic feat in T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh.

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The left-arm pacer claimed his 95th World Cup wicket by dismissing Tanzid Hasan.

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Starc became the highest wicket-taker in the history of the World Cup (ODI and T20Is combined).

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Sri Lanka’s Lasith Malinga held the previous record (94 wickets).

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Malinga claimed 38 wickets in 31 T20 World Cup matches.

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He appeared in 29 ODI World Cup games, picking up 56 wickets.

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Starc has featured in 3 ODI World Cups and has bagged 65 wickets.

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He has 30 wickets in 24 T20 World Cup fixtures.

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Starc was part of the Australian side that won the 2021 T20 World Cup.

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He picked up 16 wickets in Australia’s ODI World Cup campaign in 2023.

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