Landmarks for McGrath and Gilchrist

Glenn McGrath became World Cup cricket's most prolific wicket taker Australia maintained their unbeaten start to the 2007 competition with a 10-wicket win over Bangladesh in an abbreviated match in Antigua.

Australia chased down Bangladesh’s 104 for six in just 14 of their 22 overs at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground.

McGrath’s thee for 16 saw him surpass Pakistan left-armer Wasim Akram’s 55 World Cup wickets to subdue the Tigers’ youthful batting line-up,

Adam Gilchrist made an unbeaten 59 – his 50th ODI half-century - to wrap up a straightforward victory.

McGrath said: “I guess when you play long enough you are going to get a record here or there.

“Wasim Akram to me is one of the best bowlers of all time. To go past him is something pretty special.”