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Mitchell Starc to Wasim Akram: 7 bowlers with the most wickets in ICC ODI tournaments
These are the bowlers who have a highly impressive record in the ICC ODI tournaments and have picked up a ton of scalps
Last Updated on - February 22, 2025 3:08 PM IST
Mitchell Starc to Wasim Akram: 7 bowlers with the most wickets in ICC ODI tournaments
1. Glenn McGrath (Australia) – 92 wickets
The legendary Australia pacer played a total of 51 matches in ICC ODI tournaments, picking up a massive number of scalps. McGrath’s best figures in the ODI events are 7/15 which came against Namibia in the 2003 ODI World Cup.
2. Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) – 92 wickets
The legendary Sri Lanka spinner played a total of 57 matches in ICC ODI tournaments. Muralitharan gave several incredible performances in the tournaments by picking up a great number of wickets.
3. Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) – 81 wickets
The former Sri Lanka pacer played a total of 45 matches in the ICC ODI tournaments. Malinga has sensational stats in these ICC events, having sent back a huge number of batters to the pavilion.
4. Mitchell Starc (Australia) – 71 wickets
The left-arm Australia pacer has so far played 32 matches in the ICC ODI tournaments. Starc has been highly impressive for the Baggy Greens in these events, emerging as one of their top performers.
5. Chaminda Vaas (Sri Lanka) – 67 wickets
The former Sri Lanka pacer played a total of 47 matches in ICC ODI tournaments. Vaas has a brilliant record in these events, dismissing a massive number of batters.
6. Wasim Akram (Pakistan) – 62 wickets
The legendary Pakistan seamer has played a total of 42 matches in ICC ODI tournaments. Akram has sent a lot of batters back to the dugout in these events.
7. Mohammed Shami (India) – 60 wickets
The veteran India pacer has an astonishing record in the ICC ODI tournaments. Shami has played only 19 matches in ICC ODI tournaments, but has picked up a huge number of scalps.