ICC CWC 2023: Trent Boult Becomes Seventh-Highest Wicket-Taker In Tournament History

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India] : While his team fell to a defeat to hosts India, New Zealand speedster Trent Boult overtook Indian bowling legends Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath, becoming the seventh-highest wicket-taker in ICC Cricket World Cup history.

Boult achieved this milestone during the top-of-the-table clash between India and New Zealand at the picturesque Dharamshala on Sunday.

Boult recorded figures of 1/60 in his full quota of 10 overs at an economy of 6.

In 24 World Cup matches, the Kiwi speedster now has 45 wickets at an average of 23.44, with best bowling figures of 5/27. He is now the leading wicket-taker for New Zealand in World Cup history.

Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath have taken 44 wickets each in 23 and 34 World Cup matches respectively. They are the joint-seventh highest wicket-taker in World Cup history.

The highest wicket-taker in World Cup history is none other than Australian legend Glenn McGrath with 71 wickets in 39 matches at an average of 18.19 and an economy rate of 3.96. His best bowling figures are 7/15.

Vasav Raj Katyal

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