World Cup 2023 semifinal breaking: Virat Kohli scores 50th ODI ton, breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s record
In terms of balls taken, Shami secured his 50 wickets with 795 deliveries, while Starc took 941. He is also the first Indian bowler to get to the landmark and seventh overall to complete 50 wickets in the World Cup.
Having been benched for the first four matches of the tournament, Shami probably relishes the form of his life as he has taken 20 wickets so far in 6 matches including two five-wicket hauls.
Aussie great Glenn McGrath leads the chart with 71 wickets followed by Sri Lanka great Muttiah Muralitharan (68).