The ICC World Cup 2023 kicked off on October 5 and will continue till November 19, 2023, in India. Here are top five fastest bowlers to take the fastest 50 wickets in World Cup
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19 innings
Mitchell Starc (Australia)
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Australia's Starc became the fastest bowler to pick 50 World Cup wickets in just 19 innings. He set the record during ODI World Cup 2023 opening match against India in Chennai
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25 innings
Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka)
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Former Sri Lankan bowler Malinga completed his 50 World Cup wickets in 25 innings. He reached the target during a match against England in ODI World Cup 2019
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30 innings
Glenn McGrath (Australia)
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Australia's pacer Glenn McGrath hit the target of 50 wickets in 30 innings during a match against the Netherlands in ODI World Cup 2007
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30 innings
Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka)
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Former Sri Lankan player Muttiah Muralitharan completed his 50 World Cup wickets in 30 innings. He is the second highest wicket-taker in the history of ODI World Cup
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33 innings
Wasim Akram (Pakistan)
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Former Pakistan bowler Wasim Akram completed his 50 wickets in 33 World Cup fixtures