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Fastest to 150 wickets: Mitchell Starc breaks Saqlain Mushtaq’s record

Starc reached the 150 milestone in 77 matches, beating Saqlain Mushtaq’s record which was achieved in 78 matches

By Web Desk

June 07, 2019

Australia´s Mitchell Starc appeals for the wicket of West Indies´ Chris Gayle for 21 during the 2019 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Australia and West Indies at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, central England, on June 6, 2019. Photo: AFP

NOTTINGHAM: Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc on Thursday became the fastest to reach 150 ODI wickets, surpassing a record previously held by Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq.

Starc ripped through the West Indies batting order in the tenth match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, bagging 5-46 – the first five-wicket haul of this tournament.

The 29-year old pacer reached the 150 milestone in 77 matches, beating Saqlain Mushtaq’s record which was achieved in 78 matches.