India’s premier fast bowler Mohammed Shami is eyeing a World Cup record in the final on Sunday
Mohd Shami, who has taken 23 wickets so far, is hoping to become highest wicket-taker ever in a single World Cup edition
Mitchell Starc currently holds the World record; he took 27 wickets in the 2019 edition in England
Shami, who is averaging 3.83 wickets per game in 2023 WC, needs another 5-fer in the final to break Starc’s record
He became the fastest to 50 WC wickets on Wednesday, getting there in just 17 inns. He also has most WC 5-wkt hauls - 4
Shami’s sensational spell yielded 7/57 vs the Black Caps - the best bowling figures in a World Cup knockout game
Shami has taken a total of three 5-wicket hauls this World Cup, including a 7-fer in semifinal - the best bowling figures by an Indian in ODIs