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MI vs CSK IPL 2024 Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible XIs and Dream11 Team Prediction

Read the full match preview, head-to-head stats, possible playing XIs, and Dream11 team prediction of the MI vs CSK match in IPL 2024 at the Wankhede Cricket Stadium in Mumbai on 15th April, Sunday.

Apr 14, 2024, 6:35 AMβ€’5 min read

MI vs CSK IPL 2024 Match Preview

Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians are all set to face Ruturaj Gaikwad's Lucknow Super Giants in match No. 29 of IPL 2024 on Sunday, 14th April, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. MI have started this season with two victories and three losses while CSK have won three and lost two matches this season. Both teams would like to claim the important two points so it is going to be an exciting contest at Mumbai. From possible playing XIs to Dream11 predictions, here is everything you need to know about the MI vs CSK match in IPL 2024.

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Match Details

  • Match: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings - IPL 2024

  • Date: 14/4/2024

  • Time: 7:30 pm

  • Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

How to watch the MI vs CSK IPL 2024 Match?

The Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings IPL 2024 match will be televised on Star Sports Network. All the Indian Premier League matches will be streamed free on the Jio Cinema app and website.

Pitch & Weather Report

The Wankhede pitch has hosted 112 matches in the Indian Premier League to date. The teams batting first and second have nearly equal chances of winning the game. The pitch is very good for batting due to the nature of the wicket and small boundaries. Pacers do get some early swing but the batters mostly dominate the games in Mumbai. Chasing might be the best option considering the dew factor.

The temperature will be around 30 degrees Celsius. However, there will be humidity of about 50 percent which will bring dew into play and there is no chance of rain.

MI vs CSK: Head-to-Head Record

Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have faced each other in 36 matches. MI have a slight lead, winning 20 games. CSK have won 16 games 

  • Matches played: 36
  • Mumbai Indians won: 20
  • Mumbai Indians won: 16
  • No result: 0

MI vs CSK head-to-head in Mumbai:

  • Matches played: 11
  • Chennai Super Kings won: 4
  • Mumbai Indians won: 7

Team News

Mumbai Indians: 

Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma put up a century stand against RCB
Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma put up a century stand against RCB | Image: BCCI

MI are expected to play with the same eleven they used in the game against Bangalore. Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan are set to open the inning with the bat and they are in sensational form. Suryakumar Yadav scored a 17-ball hundred in his second game of the season. So, he will be looking to continue his great start to the season. Hardik Pandya hasn't delivered this season and he needs to work on himself. Tim David and Romario Shepherd have done a perfect job batting down the order and Mumbai will be happier if they can do the same against RR. 

Gerald Coetzee hasn't been consistent this season which is a huge worrying sign. Jasprit Bumrah, who is at the peak of his career, will be leading the pace attack against RR. Piyush Chawla is the weak link in Mumbai's bowling setup and that's why they played Nabi alongside him. Nabi's inclusion did not go as per the plan, but the experienced campaigner surely can cause some damage with bat and ball. 

Jasprit Bumrah picked up a fifer against RCB
Jasprit Bumrah picked up a fifer against RCB | Image: AP

Chennai Super Kings:

Rachin Ravindra hasn't scored runs after scoring in the first two matches which is a worrying sign for the team. Ruturaj scored a half-century in the last match but took too many deliveries to complete that and he needs to improve his strike rate. Shivam Dube has scored runs consistently for the team and is expected to improve CSK's run rate in the middle overs. Ajinkya Rahane has also scored runs here and there but Daryl Mitchell hasn't shown his true self yet. He needs to improve as CSK needs someone besides Dube whom they can rely on.

Jadeja bowled a sensational spell against KKR
Jadeja bowled a sensational spell against KKR

Ravindra Jadeja has either scored runs or contributed to the team by scalping wickets. He has always been an important asset for the team and he will be an important player in the game against Mumbai. Shardul Thakur replaced struggling Deepak Chahar in the last game but couldn't produce anything better than him. But, Tushar Deshpande and Mustafizur Rahman have been so far so good for the team and they will be leading the pace attack on Sunday against Mumbai. Jadeja and Theekshana will take care of the middle overs. Rachin Ravindra will be there to bowl 2-3 overs if any of the regular bowlers prove to be expensive.

Possible XIs

Mumbai Indians: Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma, Tim David, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Mohammad Nabi, Shreyas Gopal, Romario Shepherd, Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah

Impact Player Subs: N Wadhera, Dewald Brevis, SS Sharma, Naman Dhir, SZ Mulani, AS Tendulkar, K Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, N Thushara, A Kamboj, L Wood, Kwena Maphaka, HM Desai, Vishnu Vinod, JP Behrendorff, D Madushanka

Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni (wk), Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Sameer Rizvi, Rachin Ravindra, Shivam Dubey, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman, Maheesh Theekshana

Impact Player Subs: Shaik Rasheed, MM Ali, Daryl Mitchell, Nishant Sindhu, Mitchell Santner, AJ Mandal, A Avanish, RS Hangargekar, Deepak Chahar, Matheesha Pathirana, Prashant Solanki, Simarjeet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary

MI vs CSK: Dream XI Team Prediction

MI vs CSK Fantasy XI Prediction
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Most Sixes in International Cricket History | Top 25 Batters

Let's take a look at the batters with most sixes in international cricket history.

Jun 19, 2025, 11:08 AMβ€’5 min read

Most Sixes in International Cricket History | Top 25 Batters

In the thrilling world of international cricket, hitting sixes remains one of the most entertaining aspects of the game. Over the years, power-hitters have delighted fans by clearing boundaries with ease and rewriting records with their big-hitting skills.

Also Read: Fastest Indians to score 2000 test runs

Let's take a look at the batters with most sixes in international cricket history.

Most Sixes in International Cricket History

10. AB de Villiers | 328 Sixes

Most Sixes in International Cricket History | Top 25 Batters

Former South African player AB de Villiers gets the 10th spot on this list. The former right-handed batsman slammed 328 sixes in international cricket. De Villiers shattered 64 sixes in Tests, 204 in ODIs, and 60 in the shortest format. During his career from 2004 to 2018, De Villiers was known as Mr. 360 due to his ability to smash sixes all over the ground.

9. Eoin Morgan | 346 Sixes

Most Sixes in International Cricket History | Top 25 Batters

England’s limited-overs skipper Eoin Morgan represented both Ireland and England. From 2006 to 2022, he hit 346 sixes in international cricket. The English player has slammed 6 sixes in Tests, 220 in ODIs, and 120 in T20Is. Morgan captained England to their first ICC Cricket World Cup win in 2019.

8. Sanath Jayasuriya | 352 Sixes

Most Sixes in International Cricket History | Top 25 Batters

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sanath Jayasurya grabs the 8th spot on this list. Jayasuriya, who played from 1989 to 2011, was widely popular for his ability to smash sixes. The former left-handed batsman slammed 352 sixes in international cricket during his active career. The former Sri Lanka opener smacked 59 sixes in Tests, 270 in ODIs, and 23 in T20Is. Jayasuriya retired in 2011 from international cricket.

7. MS Dhoni | 359 Sixes

Most Sixes in International Cricket History | Top 25 Batters

Former Indian captain and wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni bags 7th spot in this list. Dhoni accounts for 359 sixes in international cricket. Dhoni, who played for India from 2004 to 2019, slammed 78 sixes in Tests and 229 in ODIs. The wicketkeeper-batsman slammed 52 sixes in the shortest format as well. His leadership and batting prowess led India to numerous victories, including the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.

6. Jos Buttler | 369 Sixes

Most Sixes in International Cricket History | Top 25 Batters

Jos Buttler, England's dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman, has been a key player since his debut in 2011. By 2025, he amassed 369 sixes in international cricket. Buttler's innovative stroke play and aggressive batting have been instrumental in England's recent successes.

5. Martin Guptill | 383 Sixes

Most Sixes in International Cricket History | Top 25 Batters

Martin Guptill, another prominent New Zealand batsman, has been a consistent performer since his debut in 2009. As of 2022, he has hit 383 sixes in international cricket. In Tests, the right-handed batsman has shattered 23 sixes. The opening batsman has also slammed 187 sixes in ODIs and 173 sixes in T20Is.

Also Read: England vs India Test series: 9 test matches India won so far on English soil

4. Brendon McCullum | 398 Sixes

Most Sixes in International Cricket History | Top 25 Batters

Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum grabs the 4th spot in this list. The former right-handed batsman accounts for 398 sixes in international cricket. The former Kiwi opener slammed 107 sixes in Tests, 200 in ODIs, and 91 in T20Is. Mccullum played for New Zealand from 2002 to 2016.

3. Shahid Afridi | 476 Sixes

Most Sixes in International Cricket History | Top 25 Batters

Shahid Afridi, affectionately known as "Boom Boom," was famous for his explosive batting style. Representing Pakistan from 1996 to 2018, Afridi hit 476 sixes in international cricket. The former Pakistan skipper accounts for 52 sixes in Tests, 351 in ODIs, and 73 in T20Is. Afridi retired from international cricket in 2018.

2. Chris Gayle | 553 Sixes

Most Sixes in International Cricket History | Top 25 Batters

West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle steals the second spot in this list. Gayle, known as the "Universe Boss," is one of the most destructive batsmen in cricket history. Over his career spanning from 1999 to 2021, he amassed 553 sixes in international cricket. Gayle has slammed 98 sixes in Tests, 331 sixes in ODIs, and 124 sixes in T20Is.

1. Rohit Sharma | 637 Sixes

Most Sixes in International Cricket History | Top 25 Batters

Rohit Sharma, the current captain of the Indian cricket team in ODI formats, is renowned for his exceptional batting prowess. He holds the record for the most sixes in international cricket, with a total of 637 sixes across all formats. Notably, he also holds the record for the highest individual score in a One Day International (ODI) match, with 264 runs.

Also Read: Winners list of last 10 ICC Tournaments (men's)

Here is the list of the top 25 players with the most sixes in international cricket:

Player
6s
Rohit Sharma 2007-2025 499 532 19700 637
1999-2021 483 551 19593 553
1996-2018 524 508 11196 476
2002-2016 432 474 14676 398
2009-2022 367 402 13463 383
2011-2025 384 389 11881 369
2004-2019 538 526 17266 359
1989-2011 586 651 21032 352
2006-2022 379 361 10859 346
AB de Villiers
2004-2018 420 484 20014 328
David Warner
2009-2024 383 474 18995 321
Virat Kohli
2008-2025 550 617 27599 306
Glenn Maxwell
2012-2025 272 256 6993 299
2008-2025 329 326 10056 284
David Miller
2010-2025 308 268 7202 274
2006-2022 450 510 18199 273
Ben Stokes
2011-2025 268 334 10776 264
Sachin Tendulkar
1989-2013 664 782 34357 264
Adam Gilchrist 1996-2008 396 429 15461 262
2011-2022 254 255 8804 255
2012-2024 301 337 12654 254
Jacques Kallis
1995-2014 519 617 25534 254
Yuvraj Singh
2000-2017 402 391 11778 251
Sourav Ganguly
1992-2008 424 488 18575 247
Ricky Ponting
1995-2012 560 668 27483 246

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Major setback for BCCI as Bombay HC orders to pay β‚Ή538 crore to defunct IPL team Kochi Tuskers Kerala

An impact of legal ruling marks a major setback for BCCI as Bombay HC orders to pay β‚Ή538 crore to defunct IPL team Kochi Tuskers Kerala. Get the complete story here.

Jun 18, 2025, 11:50 AMβ€’3 min read

Major setback for BCCI as Bombay HC orders to pay β‚Ή538 crore to defunct IPL team Kochi Tuskers Kerala | sportzpoint.com

For years, the Board of Control for Crock in India (BCCI) has navigated various challenges. However a recent coury order is set to have a major financial impact on the sport's governing body.

This ruling revisits a past chapter involving a former IPL team and a long-standing dispute with them. The decision has arrived after a decade of the case, and brings a major setback for BCCI as Bombay HC orders to pay β‚Ή538 crore to defunct IPL team Kochi Tuskers Kerala.

Read the full story to know why.

How the BCCI-Kochi Tuskers Kerala dispute began

Major setback for BCCI as Bombay HC orders to pay β‚Ή538 crore to defunct IPL team Kochi Tuskers Kerala | sportzpoint.com
BCCI authorities, 2025. Image | Facebook

The root of this major legal battle dates back to 2011, when the BCCI terminated the contract of the IPL team Kochi Tuskers Kerala. The team, managed by Kochi Cricket Private Limited (KCPL), had only played in one IPL season.

The BCCI claimed they ended the contract because Kochi Tuskers failed to provide a required annual bank guarantee by a deadline in March 2011. This was seen by the BCCI as a serious breach of their agreement.

However, the team owners had a different view. They argued that their delay was due to several issues, including problems with the stadium in Kochi and delays in getting necessary approvals. They also stated that the BCCI continued to deal with them and even accepted payments for months after the March deadline.

The team owners believed this showed the BCCI had waived or overlooked the deadline, making their sudden contract termination unfair.

Taking the matter to arbitration:

Because they felt the termination was wrong, the Kochi Tuskers owners took the matter to arbitration in 2012. An independent tribunal looked at all the facts. In June 2015, this tribunal ruled in favor of Kochi Tuskers Kerala.

The tribunal specifically directed the BCCI to pay β‚Ή384.83 crore to Kochi Cricket Private Limited (KCPL) for lost earnings and β‚Ή153.34 crore to Rendezvous Sports World (RSW) for a wrongfully cashed bank guarantee. These amounts also included interest and legal costs.

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The Financial Fallout: Why β‚Ή538 crore to be paid now?

Major setback for BCCI as Bombay HC orders to pay β‚Ή538 crore to defunct IPL team Kochi Tuskers Kerala | sportzpoint.com
Bombay High Court. Image | Wikipedia

The BCCI challenged the 2015 arbitration award in the Bombay High Court, arguing it was unfair and that the damages were too high. However, the recent Bombay HC ruling upheld the original arbitration decision.

This means the BCCI is now legally required to pay a total of over β‚Ή538 crore, including accumulated interest since 2015, to the KTK owners. This represents a major financial loss and a significant legal defeat for the Indian cricket board.

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Will Sanju Samson join CSK for IPL 2026? Manager's hint fuels mega transfer rumours

Will Sanju Samson join CSK for IPL 2026? Manager's hint fuels mega transfer rumours about the star wicket-keeper's future. Get the full story here.

Jun 17, 2025, 5:11 PMβ€’3 min read

Will Sanju Samson join CSK for IPL 2026? Manager's hint fuels mega transfer rumours | sportzpoint.com

A single social media activity has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world ahead of IPL 2026 auction. A recent 'hint' from Sanju Samson's manager has intensified the possibility of his transfer to Chennai Super Kings from Rajasthan Royals in the next season.

Fans are wondering whether this would come true and change the landscape for both the teams in the future, or is it just another false call.

There's been a mixed bag of positive and upsetting reactions in the past 24 hours, but the real question still stands: Will Sanju Samson join CSK for IPL 2026? Check out how Manager's hint fuels mega transfer rumours.

"Time to Move": Samson's recent viral Instagram post

On June 7, Sanju Samson posted a photo on Instagram that begin the rumors. The image featured him alongside his wife, crossing a prominent yellow line on the road. He captioned the post: "Time to MOVE..!!"

This visual cue, combined with the caption and the fact that a Tamil song ('Mun Andhi' from 7 Aum Arivu) was also part of the post, immediately sparked discussion. The comments section was quickly flooded with fans linking the "yellow" color and the "move" message to the Chennai Super Kings.

Comments like "He is definitely moving to CSK" and "Welcome to CSK πŸ’›" can be seen all over the post.

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Manager's IPL 2026 hint that sparked Sanju Samson transfer rumours

Will Sanju Samson join CSK for IPL 2026? Manager's hint fuels mega transfer rumours | sportzpoint.com
Sanju Samson's manager's profile (left) and the post he liked on Instagram (right). Image | One Cricket

The intense speculation regarding Sanju Samson moving to CSK for IPL 2026 intensified due to a subtle yet impactful social media action by his manager, Prashob Suvedan. He liked a viral post on X (formerly Twitter), which explicitly stated that Samson might be released from Rajasthan Royals ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.

This gets more interesting as the post also claimed CSK having already approached Samson regarding the move.

Therefore, the timing and nature of his manager's digital interaction ignited widespread speculation and put a layer of possibility about this matter.

Read Also: Value of the IPL Franchises since 2008 to the present

How the cricket fans reacted:

Fans have flooded with opinions and future calculations after the incident. Here's a glimpse of that:

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Most ICC Trophies by any men's team

Indian men's cricket team with seven ICC trophies are the second most successful team in men's cricket history. Australia with ten trophies lead the list of teams with the most ICC trophies.

Jun 15, 2025, 5:37 AMβ€’7 min read

Most ICC Trophies by any men's team

The International Cricket Council (ICC) conducts different cricket events and tournaments throughout the year. ICC tournaments are the biggest platforms in the game of cricket, where the top teams contest against each other for championship podiums.

Contributing to the team on a big stage like this will always be remembered for a long time. The ODI World Cup is conducted once every four years, whereas the Men's T20 World Cup is played every two years. The ICC Champions Trophy is where only the top 8 teams compete in each finals tournament.

Last but not least, the World Test Championship is played over two years. This article thoroughly talks about the men's cricketing teams that have won ICC trophies at some point in time. Let's take a look at the teams with the most ICC Trophies.

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Australia | 10

Most ICC Trophy wins by any team - Australia - sportzpoint.com

Australia's sheer dominance over other cricketing teams is nothing new. For decades, Australia has been executing out-of-ordinary performances and winning trophies for the country. Out of all the cricketing countries, Australia has the most ICC trophies.

Till now the Aussies won 10 ICC trophies. Australia is the only team to win 6 ICC World Cups. The most successful team in the Cricket World Cup clinched the trophy in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, and 2023. Interestingly Australia made a record of being the only team to win the trophy in all the countries that hosted the World Cup.

Australia won the ICC Champions Trophy twice in 2006 and 2009 against West Indies and New Zealand respectively. Lastly, Australia lifted their first-ever ICC T20 World Cup trophy after defeating New Zealand in the 2021 T20 World Cup. They claimed the ICC World Test Championship after defeating India at the Oval by a huge margin of 209 runs.

Read also: Top 8 Wicket-takers of T20 World Cup 2021

India | 7

Most ICC Trophies by any men's team

India sits in the second position on this prestigious list of most ICC Trophies by any team. India won their first-ever ICC World Cup in 1983 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev. Later again 28 years, the men in blue won the World Cup for the second time under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni in 2011.

The Indian men's cricket team also reached the semifinals four times in 1987, 1996, 2015, and 2019. Meantime, they lost in two finals in 2003 and 2023.

The men in blue won the Champions Trophy thrice. First, in 2002, both the finalists India and Sri Lanka were declared the co-champions of the 2002 Champions Trophy. In the 2013 edition, India defeated England by 5 runs and won the Champions Trophy for the second time in Birmingham. Their latest triumph came via Champions Trophy 2025, as they defeated New Zealand by four wickets in Dubai in the final.

Lastly, India won the inaugural edition of the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007 after defeating Pakistan in Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. In the 2024 T20 World Cup, India defeated  South Africa by 7 runs to lift the trophy for the second time.

Read also: India's performance in every ICC tournament

West Indies | 5

West Indies 2016 T20 World Cup winners - sportzpoint.com

Read also: T20 World Cup 2021: Man of the Series, highest wicket-taker, and highest run-getter

Next on this list is West Indies with a total of 5 ICC trophies. The first-ever ICC World Cup final was won by West Indies in 1975. West Indies once again continued their reign in the next edition of the World Cup as well, in 1979. The Caribbean team also won the Champions Trophy in 2004. Lastly, West Indies became the winner of the ICC T20 World Cup twice; once against Sri Lanka in 2012 and the other time against England in 2016.

England | 3

England team after winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022.  | Sportz Point
England team after winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022. Image- ICC

Till 2010, the England team has not had any ICC Tournament. But, it was in 2010, when they won their first ICC T20 World Cup against arch-rival Australia. Craig Kieswetter guided them home in the final for their first-ever ICC Trophy. Post that, they have been a phenomenal white-ball team and won two ICC World Cups since then.

In 2019, they won their first ICC Men's ODI World Cup as Ben Stokes made all the difference in the final against England in a match where boundary count helped England to win the World Cup.

England's latest ICC Trophy triumph came under Jos Buttler as they became the first-ever team in Cricket history to hold the ODI and T20 World Cup at the same time. Jos Buttler and company won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 as Sam Curran won the player of the tournament after taking 13 wickets with the ball. Curran also was the player of the match in the final as well.

Pakistan | 3

Most ICC Trophy wins by any team - sportzpoint.com

Pakistan sits in the fourth position on the list of most ICC Trophy wins by any team with 3 ICC trophies. The first-ever ICC trophy won by Pakistan was during the 1992 cricket World Cup. Pakistan defeated England in the final and won by 22 runs.

The next ICC trophy won by Pakistan was in the 2009 T20 World Cup where they beat Sri Lanka in the final and won the title by 8 wickets. The most recent and last ICC win of Pakistan is the 2017 Champions Trophy where they defeated India by 180 runs.

Read also: "No one is more disappointed than me": Hasan Ali after T20 World Cup 2021 exit

Sri Lanka | 3

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With 3 ICC trophies, Sri Lanka sits in 5th position on this list. Sri Lanka won their first-ever ICC World Cup in 1996 where they played against Australia in the final hosted in Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. They went ahead to win their next ICC trophy in the 2002 Champions Trophy. The winner of the tournament is actually both India and Sri Lanka as both the finalist teams were declared as co-champions.

The last time Sri Lanka won an ICC Trophy was when they defeated India in the 2014 T20 World Cup hosted in Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium Dhaka.

New Zealand | 2

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The New Zealand cricket team has won a total of 2 ICC trophies since they started competing in tournaments conducted by ICC. The Kiwis won their first-ever ICC Trophy in the 2000 Champions Trophy. Nairobi hosted the final of New Zealand vs India where New Zealand won the match by 4 wickets.

The next ICC Trophy won by the Kiwis was the ICC World Test Championship. Once again, New Zealand played against India in the final of an ICC event and clinched the trophy in the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship final.

Read also: Winners list of last 10 ICC Tournaments

South Africa | 2

Most ICC Trophies by any men's team

South Africa have broken the jinx and finally won an ICC trophy after 27 years, only their second ICC title after beating Australia by five wickets at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground to become World Test champions. Chasing 282 runs to win, Aiden Markram registered his eighth Test century and played one of the most important knocks of his career with 136 runs to guide the Proteas to a historic win.

Meanwhile, in the 1998 ICC Champions Trophy hosted in Bangladesh, South Africa beat West Indies in the final to win their first ICC title. Jacques Kallis was exceptional and contributed the most to the team reaching and winning the final and was awarded the player of the tournament. He hit a century and picked up a five-wicket haul as well.

Note: The stats include shared trophies. The article was first written by Shreya Ghosh and then got edited by Abishek Goswami.

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Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

Mitchell Starc surpassed Mohammed Shami to became the leading wicket taker in ICC finals. So, let's take a look at the bowlers with most wickets in ICC tournament finals.

Jun 12, 2025, 11:25 AMβ€’4 min read

Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

Australia's star fast bowler Mitchell Starc added a big achievement to his name on Wednesday by becoming the bowler to take the most wickets in ICC tournament finals. Starc achieved this feat by taking two wickets on the first day of the World Test Championship 2025 final against South Africa at Lord's. Starc, playing his fifth ICC final, has taken 11 wickets so far and is expected to increase it.

Also Read: Highest wicket-takers in WTC 2023-25

With this, Starc also broke the record of Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami as soon as he took the second wicket. This record was earlier in the name of Shami, who had taken 10 wickets in four ICC finals.

So, let's take a look at the bowlers with most wickets in ICC tournament finals.

Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

6. Glenn McGrath | 8 Wickets

Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

The former legendary Australia pacer Glenn McGrath featured in a total of 5 ICC finals for the Baggy Greens and took 8 Wickets for his team. McGrath was one of Australia’s most important players for several years and he always stepped-up big time in finals of major tournaments.

McGrath was the second-highest wicket-taker in the 2002 edition of the ICC tournament with 8 wickets in 3 matches after Muttaih Muralidharan who has claimed 10 wickets in as many games.

5. Kyle Jamieson | 8 Wickets

Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson also took 8 Wickets in the ICC tournament finals after appearing in 3 innings. In the 2019–2021 World Test Championship Final, Jamieson was named as the man of the match, after taking seven wickets, including a five-wicket haul in the first innings.

4. Ravindra Jadeja | 8 Wickets

Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

Ravindra Jadeja comes fourth on this list. Jadeja’s evolution from a utility player to a match-winner is reflected in his 8 ICC final appearances. In his 8 finals, Jadeja dismissed 8 players in ICC tournament finals.

His all-round prowess was key to India’s Champions Trophy triumph in 2013, where he was the leading wicket-taker. He has since played vital roles in T20 World Cup finals and two successive WTC finals (2021, 2023), as well as the 2025 Champions Trophy. 

3. Trent Boult | 8 Wickets

Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

New Zealand's veteran pacer Trent Boult is true to the 'big-match player' tag with 8 wickets in his 4 ICC Finals. Boult played a massive role in the Kiwis' success in ICC tournaments and gave brilliant bowling performances in the finals as well.

Boult was also the joint leading wicket taker at the 2015 Cricket World Cup. In 2018, he became the third bowler for New Zealand to take a hat-trick in ODIs.

2. Mohammed Shami | 10 Wickets

Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

India's star bowler Mohammed Shami now comes second in this list. In four ICC finals, Shami has taken 10 wickets at an average of 38.90, an economy rate of 3.95 and best bowling figures of 4/76 in the WTC final 2021 against New Zealand.

Shami is also the leading wicket-taker among Indian bowlers in ODI World Cups and also led all bowlers in the 2023 edition with 24 wickets in seven outings. He continued his magical run in ICC events with a five-wicket haul in his maiden Champions Trophy game (ongoing contest against Bangladesh).

Also Read: Most Runs in WTC 2023-25

1. Mitchell Starc | 11* Wickets

Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

Australia's pace ace Mitchell Starc has became the highest wicket-taker in ICC tournament finals. The left-arm quick achieved the milestone during the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord's. Starc, playing in his fifth ICC final, has now taken 11 wickets across tournament deciders.

The milestone came in style as Starc struck early in South Africa's second innings, cleaning up Aiden Markram for a duck. He followed it up with the dismissal of Ryan Rickelton for 16, ending Day 1 with figures of 2/10 in a fiery spell.

He also became the joint second-highest wicket taker in ICC knockout games. He is sharing the spot with former Aussie legend Glenn McGrath and Mohammed Shami, who each have taken 22 wickets. The top spot is with former Sri Lankan great Muttiah Muralitharan, who has 23 wickets.

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