Mitchell Starc Fastest Bowler to Claim 50 Wickets In World Cup History

Mitchell Starc set an astonishing record in the World Cup fixture against India.

The Australian became the fastest bowler to pick up 50 wickets in the history of the World Cup.

He broke Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga’s record to achieve this feat.

Malinga required 1,187 balls to reach the milestone.

Starc set the record in just 941 deliveries.

He dismissed India’s Ishan Kishan to breach the 50-wicket mark in 19 innings.

Starc became only the second Australian bowler to claim 50 or more wickets in World Cups.

Overall, the left-arm pacer is the fifth bowler to do so.

Starc scripted figures of 1/31 in eight overs against India in Chennai.

Australia had to concede a 6-wicket defeat in their World Cup opener against the hosts.