ICC World Cup 2023: As the ODI World Cup 2023 draws near, India is in pursuit of the ideal balance in both their batting and bowling line-ups. Interestingly, not Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Ravindra Jadeja, or Jasprit Bumrah, but Shardul Thakur has emerged as India’s highest wicket-taker in the fifty-over format since the conclusion of the 2019 ICC ODI World Cup.
Shardul Thakur leads the chart
Shardul has impressively secured 52 wickets in 33 matches played from the conclusion of the 2019 ODI World Cup until the completion of India’s recent series against West Indies on Tuesday, August 01, 2023.
India’s pace bowling department is primarily led by Siraj, Bumrah, and Shami, with Hardik Pandya serving as the fourth fast bowling option. This leaves Shardul Thakur’s inclusion in the bowling lineup contingent on Hardik’s role in the World Cup, potentially as a specialist batter. Additionally, the team is expected to feature two spinners, namely Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja.
Which bowler has taken how many wickets?
In the period since the 2019 ICC ODI World Cup, Shardul Thakur has emerged as India’s leading wicket-taker in One-Day Internationals (ODIs), claiming an impressive 52 wickets in 33 matches at an average of 28.34, with his best figures being 4/37. Following closely behind is Kuldeep Yadav, who has captured 48 wickets in the same number of matches, averaging 31.56, with his best bowling performance being 4/6.
Mohammed Siraj has also made a significant impact with 43 wickets in 23 matches at an impressive average of 18.95, and his best figures are 4/32. Yuzvendra Chahal, with 37 wickets in 23 matches, boasts an average of 28.89 and a best performance of 4/17. Additionally, Mohammed Shami has contributed with 35 wickets in 23 matches, averaging 30.5, and his best figures are 4/63.
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