Mitchell Starc on the cusp of reaching another milestone

image-l7hzu6rnMitchell Starc (PC: Twitter)

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc is fast approaching another landmark of his illustrious career. He is just one wicket shy of completing 200 wickets in the ODI format. 

In 101 matches of the 50-over format, the belligerent seamer has scalped 199 wickets at an economy of 5.11, with the best figures of 6/28. 

Currently, the 32-year-old is featuring in the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe. So far, Starc has bagged four wickets at an economy of 3.07 and played a pivotal role for the team to take an unassailable lead of 2-0. 

If he continues his rich form, the southpaw will become the sixth Aussie bowler to conquer this unique feat in this format. 

Most ODI wickets for Australia

Glenn McGrath: 380 wickets
Brett Lee: 380 wickets
Shane Warne: 291 wickets
Mitchell Johnson: 239 wickets
Craig McDermott: 203 wickets
Mitchell Starc: 199 wickets*

Australia overtakes West Indies in Super League Table

With two dominating victories in the ongoing ODI series against Zimbabwe, Australia have amassed a total of 90 points and got past the Caribbean team (88 points) in the ODI World Cup Super League Table and are now in the seventh position. 

The first eight teams in the Table will qualify for the ODI World Cup 2023 scheduled in India.  The rest five will battle it out in the Qualifiers to be held in Zimbabwe next year. 

If the Australian team manages to secure a clean sweep against Zimbabwe, they will climb to the sixth spot with 100 points and a better net run-rate than Afghanistan. 

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