Trent Boult made history on Thursday by becoming the first New Zealand bowler to reach the milestone of 50 wickets in the ICC ODI World Cup during the match against Sri Lanka at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Currently playing his 9th World Cup match, Boult’s achievement puts him at the third position among left-arm pacers in ODI World Cup history, with Mitchell Starc of Australia leading the chart with 59 wickets at an impressive average of 19.74. Former Pakistan bowler Wasim Akram previously held the record with 55 wickets at 23.83 before Starc surpassed him.
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Boult surpassed Chaminda Vaas (49) to join the elite club of left-arm pacers who have taken 50 or more wickets in ODI World Cups. Overall, he is the sixth bowler to achieve this feat in the history of the tournament.
Glenn McGrath, the former Australian pacer, leads the list with an impressive 71 wickets at an average of 18.19. Muthiah Muralidaran, the spin wizard from Sri Lanka, is in second place with 68 wickets at 19.63. Other notable bowlers in the list include Lasith Malinga with 56 wickets, Starc with 59, and Akram with 55.
In the current World Cup, Boult has been in outstanding form, claiming 11 wickets, showcasing his prowess as a key player in New Zealand’s bowling attack.
-IANS
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