The Guinness Book of World Records is a unique list where the greatest records by common people on the planet are registered. Some records are absolutely bizarre and often, one is left wondering if a human being can seriously do the thing mentioned. Cricket has become a global sport, with many new countries adopting the sport in the last few years.
This popularity is one of the main reasons why the cricketers hold some amazing world records to their name. In this article, we will glance at the top 12 Guinness World Records that are held by the cricketers.
12.Most runs scored by a batsman in ICC Cricket World Cup
This one is a no-brainer. Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the most runs that any batsman has scored in the history of the Cricket World Cup. The Indian batting maestro has batted in 44 World Cup innings, aggregating 2,278 runs. His World Cup career ended with a glorious triumph.
11. Ten wickets in a limited overs match
Jim Laker and Anil Kumble have achieved the feat of taking 10 wickets in a single inning of a Test match. However, very few fans would know that Mahaboob Alam from Nepal had become the first bowler to scalp 10 wickets in a limited-overs game against Mozambique in 2014.
10.Fastest delivery in cricket history
Shoaib Akhtar from Pakistan registered the fastest delivery in cricket history when he fired a ball at 161.3 km/h during a World Cup match against England in 2003.
