Most Wickets in World Cup History: Australia is facing Bangladesh (AUS vs BAN) in the 44th match of T20 World Cup 2024.

This match is being played between the two teams in Antigua. In the match, Australia's star fast bowler Mitchell Starc has made a big record by bowling brilliantly. Starc took 1 wicket for just 21 runs in his spell of 4 overs against Bangladesh. On the strength of this one wicket, Starc has become the highest wicket-taker in World Cup (T20 and ODI combined) history. In such a situation, today we will tell you about the 5 highest wicket-takers in World Cup history.

5 highest wicket takers in World Cup history

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Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka)

Sri Lanka's legendary spin bowler Muttiah Muralitharan played a total of 49 World Cup matches in his career including T20 and ODI. During this, he took a total of 79 wickets. Muralitharan took 68 wickets in the ODI World Cup and 11 wickets in the T20 World Cup.

4. Trent Boult (New Zealand)

New Zealand's star fast bowler Trent Bolt has played a total of 47 matches in his career. He has taken 87 World Cup wickets in these matches.

Bolt has taken 53 wickets in ODIs and 34 wickets in the T20 World Cup.

3. Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh's star experienced all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has played a total of 77 matches in ODI and T20 World Cup in his career. In these matches, he has sent 92 batsmen to the pavilion. Shakib has taken the wickets of 43 batsmen in the ODI World Cup and 49 batsmen in the T20 World Cup.

2. Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka)

Former Sri Lankan veteran fast bowler Lasith Malinga is the second highest wicket-taker in World Cup history.

His record has been broken by Mitchell Starc today. Malinga represented the team in a total of 60 World Cup matches in his career. During this, he took 94 wickets. Malinga took 56 wickets in the ODI World Cup and 38 wickets in the T20 World Cup.

1. Mitchell Starc (Australia)

Mitchell Starc created history today by taking the wicket of Bangladesh opener Tanjid Hasan. Starc has now become the highest wicket-taker in World Cup history. Starc has played a total of 52 World Cup matches so far. He has taken 95 wickets in these. Starc has taken 65 wickets in ODIs and 30 wickets in T20 World Cups.