World Cup 2023: The records that will be in danger in India (ind vs aus2023)

 

The World Cup 2023 is less than two years away and cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the mega event to be held in India. The tournament will feature 10 teams who will compete for the coveted trophy in a round-robin format followed by the knockout stage.

The World Cup is always a platform for players to showcase their skills and talent on the big stage. It is also an opportunity for them to etch their names in the record books by breaking or creating new milestones in the history of the game.

The previous editions of the World Cup have witnessed some phenomenal performances and remarkable feats by some of the legends of the game. However, some of these records are likely to be challenged or surpassed by the current crop of players who will feature in the World Cup 2023.

Here are five records that can be broken in the World Cup 2023:

5. Mohammed Shami breaking Zaheer Khan's record for most wickets by an Indian bowler in a single edition

Mohammed Shami. 

Mohammed Shami has emerged as one of the best fast bowlers in the world in recent years. He has been a consistent performer for India across formats, especially in ODIs. He has taken 148 wickets in 81 ODIs at an average of 25.64 and a strike rate of 26.7.

Shami made his World Cup debut in 2015 and impressed everyone with his pace and accuracy. He took 17 wickets in seven matches at an average of 17.29 and a strike rate of 21.5. He was the joint-second highest wicket-taker for India along with Umesh Yadav, behind only Ashish Nehra who took 19 wickets.

The speedster played his second World Cup in 2019 and this time as well, he looked impactful with the ball. In just four matches of the tournament, Shami took 14 wickets at an average of 13.78 and a strike rate of 15. He also became the second Indian bowler after Chetan Sharma to take a hat-trick in a World Cup match.

Shami has shown that he can be lethal in any conditions and against any opposition. He has also improved his fitness and stamina over the years. If he continues his form and fitness, he can challenge Zaheer Khan's record for most wickets by an Indian bowler in a single edition of the World Cup.

Zaheer Khan took 21 wickets in nine matches at an average of 18.76 and a strike rate of 23.8 in the 2011 World Cup, which India won under MS Dhoni's captaincy. He was also the joint-highest wicket-taker of the tournament along with Shahid Afridi.

Shami has already taken more than 14 wickets twice in a World Cup, which shows his potential and consistency. He will have a chance to break Zaheer's record if he plays all the matches for India in the World Cup 2023.

4. Glenn Maxwell breaking Kevin O'Brien's record for fastest century in a World Cup match

Glenn Maxwell. 

Glenn Maxwell is one of the most explosive batsmen in world cricket today. He can change the course of a match with his power-hitting and innovative shots. He is also a handy off-spinner and a brilliant fielder, making him a valuable asset for any team.

Maxwell has played two World Cups so far, in 2015 and 2019, and has scored 477 runs in 16 matches at an average of 36.69 and a strike rate of 182.02. He has also taken six wickets with his off-spin at an economy rate of 5.76.

Maxwell's best performance in a World Cup came in 2015 when he scored his maiden ODI century against Sri Lanka at Sydney. He smashed 102 runs off just 53 balls with 10 fours and four sixes, helping Australia post a mammoth total of 376/9. His century was also the second-fastest in World Cup history, behind only Kevin O'Brien's record.

Kevin O'Brien holds the record for fastest century in a World Cup match, which he achieved against England at Bangalore in 2011. He scored 113 runs off just 63 balls with 13 fours and six sixes, helping Ireland chase down a target of 328 with five balls to spare. His century came off just 50 balls, which is the fastest in any ODI match.

Maxwell has the ability and the temperament to break O'Brien's record if he gets a chance to bat in the top order and faces a weak bowling attack. He has already scored a century off 51 balls in a T20I match against Sri Lanka in 2019, which shows his prowess and confidence.

Maxwell will be a key player for Australia in the World Cup 2023, as they will look to reclaim the title they lost to England in 2019. He will have a chance to showcase his skills and talent in the subcontinent conditions, where he can be very effective with his stroke-play and spin bowling.

3. Mitchell Starc breaking Glenn McGrath's record for most wickets in World Cup history

Mitchell Starc. 

Mitchell Starc is arguably the best fast bowler in ODI cricket at present. He has been a match-winner for Australia with his pace, swing and accuracy. He has taken 184 wickets in 96 ODIs at an average of 22.12 and a strike rate of 25.1.

Starc has been phenomenal in the World Cups, taking 49 wickets in 18 matches at an average of 14.1 and a strike rate of 17.4. He has also taken two five-wicket hauls and four four-wicket hauls in the tournament. He was the highest wicket-taker in both the 2015 and 2019 editions, with 22 and 27 wickets respectively.

Starc is currently the joint-third highest wicket-taker in World Cup history, along with Chris Gayle. He is only behind Muttiah Muralitharan (68 wickets) and Glenn McGrath (71 wickets) on the list. However, he has a realistic chance of breaking McGrath's record if he plays all the matches for Australia in the World Cup 2023.

Starc needs 23 more wickets to surpass McGrath's record, which is not impossible for him considering his form and fitness. He has already taken more than 20 wickets twice in a World Cup, which shows his consistency and quality.

Starc will be a vital cog for Australia's bowling attack in the World Cup 2023, as they will rely on his experience and skill to trouble the opposition batsmen. He will also have an advantage of playing in India, where he has taken 20 wickets in nine ODIs at an average of 18.05 and a strike rate of 21.

2. Virat Kohli breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs in World Cup history

Virat Kohli. 

Virat Kohli is widely regarded as one of the best batsmen of all time, especially in ODI cricket. He has scored over 12,000 runs in 254 ODIs at an average of 59.07 and a strike rate of 93.17. He has also scored 43 centuries and 62 half-centuries in the format.

Kohli has played three World Cups so far, in 2011, 2015 and 2019, and has scored 1030 runs in 26 matches at an average of 46.81 and a strike rate of 86.35. He has also scored two centuries and six half-centuries in the tournament.

Kohli is currently the seventh-highest run-scorer for India in World Cup history, behind Sachin Tendulkar (2278 runs), Sourav Ganguly (1006 runs), Rahul Dravid (860 runs), Rohit Sharma (978 runs), Yuvraj Singh (738 runs) and MS Dhoni (507 runs). However, he can climb up the ladder and even break Tendulkar's record if he plays all the matches for India in the World Cup 2023.

Kohli needs 1249 more runs to surpass Tendulkar's record, which is not impossible for him considering his form and hunger for runs. He has already scored more than 300 runs twice in a World Cup, which shows his potential and class.

Kohli will be leading India for the first time in a World Cup as captain, and he will be eager to win the trophy that has eluded him so far. He will also have an advantage of playing at home, where he has scored over 4000 runs in 91 ODIs at an average of 60.09 and a strike rate of 94.64.

1. Rohit Sharma breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record for most centuries in World Cup history

Rohit Sharma. 

Rohit Sharma is another batting superstar who has dominated ODI cricket with his sublime