Will Mohammed Shami break World record in World Cup final?
World record in sight
India’s premier fast bowler Mohammed Shami is eyeing a World Cup record in the final on Sunday
A World Cup to remember!
Mohd Shami, who has taken 23 wickets so far, is hoping to become highest wicket-taker ever in a single World Cup edition
The record-holder
Mitchell Starc currently holds the World record; he took 27 wickets in the 2019 edition in England
Only 1 game to achieve it
Shami, who is averaging 3.83 wickets per game in 2023 WC, needs another 5-fer in the final to break Starc’s record
Has been breaking records for fun!
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
A record-breaking 7-fer
Shami’s sensational spell yielded 7/57 vs the Black Caps - the best bowling figures in a World Cup knockout game
Can he break the world record?
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