Most ODI Wickets: In the case of One Day Internationals (ODIs), a bowler’s knack for regularly taking wickets is what makes them stand out. Be it blistering pace or clever spin, the active generation of bowlers has given performances for the ages on the largest of stages. Here are the top five active bowlers with the most ODI wickets, including two Indian cricket heroes.
Most ODI Wickets: List of Top 5
1. Mitchell Starc (Australia) – 244 Wickets
Mitchell Starc of Australia currently holds the record for most ODI wickets by active players. Starc is renowned for his unplayable yorkers and extreme pace and has 244 wickets from 127 games with a brilliant average of 23.40. His nine five-wicket hauls also indicate he is one of the world’s most dangerous pacers.
2. Ravindra Jadeja (India) – 231 Wickets
In second position is India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. He has taken 231 wickets in 204 ODIs at a bowling average of 35.41, and through accurate left-arm spin and brilliant fielding, Jadeja has become an asset for India in limited-overs cricket.
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3. Adil Rashid (England) – 224 Wickets
Adil Rashid (224 wickets in 152 matches), England’s best leg-spinner, is third. Rashid’s taken wickets at a rate of 32.19 with the ball, and he’s a genuine game-changer for England’s white-ball team, utilizing clever variations and with two five-wicket ODI hauls to date.
4. Mohammed Shami (India) – 206 Wickets
Another Indian pace spearhead featured in the list is Mohammed Shami. With his seam movement and early-strike prowess, Shami has picked up 206 wickets from a mere 108 ODIs at a marvelous average of 24.05. His reliable wicket-taking capacity makes him an essential cog in India’s bowling line-up.
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5. Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) – 199 Wickets
Completing the list is Afghanistan’s spin wizard, Rashid Khan. In 114 games, he has taken 199 wickets at an excellent economy rate of 4.24. His surprise spin and keen googlies have haunted batters from around the world, earning him one of the most feared bowlers in the game.
These five bowlers didn’t just take the most ODI wickets of any active player; they showed longevity, skill, and the ability to win matches. Starc with his deadly pace and Rashid Khan with his unique magic with the ball are still significant players today in modern ODI cricket.
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