India vs Sri Lanka: Mohammed Shami becomes India’s leading wicket taker in World Cup history

In a thrilling showdown between India and Sri Lanka during the 2023 ODI World Cup match at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mohammed Shami etched his name in the annals of cricket history. Shami’s exceptional performance in the match made him India’s highest wicket-taker in ODI World Cups, surpassing the legendary Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath. With his remarkable five-wicket haul against the Sri Lankans, Shami’s tally of ODI World Cup wickets now stands at an impressive 45. This feat catapulted him past Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath, both of whom had previously held the record with 44 wickets each in World Cups representing India.

Most wickets for India in ODI World Cup

• Mohammed Shami – 45 wickets in 14 matches
• Zaheer Khan – 44 wickets in 23 matches
• Javagal Srinath – 44 wickets in 34 matches
• Jasprit Bumrah – 33 wickets in 16 matches
• Anil Kumble – 31 wickets in 18 matches

The Top 10 All-Time ODI World Cup Wicket-Takers

Here’s a glimpse of the illustrious top 10 all-time wicket-takers in ODI World Cup history, with Mohammed Shami making his mark among these legendary bowlers:

1. Glenn McGrath (AUS) – 71 wickets in 39 matches
2. Muthiah Muralidaran (SL) – 68 wickets in 40 matches
3. Mitchell Starc (AUS) – 56 wickets in 24 matches
4. Lasith Malinga (SL) – 56 wickets in 29 matches
5. Wasim Akram (PAK) – 55 wickets in 38 matches
6. Chaminda Vaas (SL) – 49 wickets in 31 matches
7. Trent Boult (NZ) – 49 wickets in 26 matches
8. Mohammed Shami (IND) – 45 wickets in 14 matches
9. Zaheer Khan (IND) – 44 wickets in 23 matches
10. Javagal Srinath (IND) – 44 wickets in 34 matches

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