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Leading up to Cricket World Cup 2015: Fun Facts Part 2

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The 2015 World Cup is just around the corner. For all you die-hard fans, here are some lesser-known cricket facts.

Ishant Sharma is responsible for the three highest scores made by a batsman against India in the 21st century.

Alistair Cook – 294 Runs, Edgbaston 2011; Michael Clarke – 329 Runs, Sydney 2012; Brendon McCullum – 302 Runs, Wellington 2014.

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On January 12m 1964, Indian spinner Bapu Nadkarni bowled 21 consecutive maiden overs vs England. The match was played in Chennai. His figures were 32-27-5-0 which is an economy rate of 0.15 per over.

That stat is is the lowest figure ever recorded when bowling 10 or more overs.

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Khayelihle Zondo CLT20 Cricket

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Want to read something wild? Chris Martin and B.S Chandrasekhar have taken more Test wickets in their career than the test runs they have scored scored.

In 71 Tests, Martin has scored 123 runs, but has taken 233 wickets.

Chandrasekhar has 167 runs to his name along with 242 wickets.

Rohit Ghosh is a Senior Writer for www.Rantsports.com. Follow him on Twitter @RohitGhosh. “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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