Well, it is often hailed as one of the most decorated achievements for Asian bowlers to pick up ODI wickets in SENA countries owing to the excruciating challenges that they face on the unpredictable pitches. The glorious history of the One-Day Internationals, which spans over decades, has witnessed numerous prominent Asian bowlers, including Wasim Akram, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma and many others, who have brilliantly fought the odds of the unpredictable pitches and ruthlessly dominated the opponent teams in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) countries. Have you ever wondered about the top-notch Asian bowlers who have picked up the highest number of ODI wickets in SENA countries? Well, let’s find out.
In this article we will take a look at the top four Asian bowlers who hold the record for picking up the highest number of ODI wickets in SENA countries as of July 2025.
Top 4 Asian Bowlers With Most ODI Wickets in SENA Countries
Wasim Akram, Pakistan – 175 Wickets
The legendary former Pakistani international cricketer and skipper of the Pakistan national cricket team, Wasim Akram, is at the first spot in our list of the top four trailblazing Asian bowlers who have picked up the highest ODI wickets in SENA countries. Often hailed as the “Sultan of Swing”, Wasim Akram played a total of 32 ODIs in SENA countries and picked up a total of 175 wickets, which continues to be the highest total of ODI wickets ever picked up by an Asian bowler in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) countries.
Muttiah Muralitharan, Sri Lanka – 150 Wickets
At the second spot in our list of the top four Asian bowlers who hold the record for picking up the highest number of ODI wickets in SENA countries as of July 2025, we have the trailblazing Sri Lankan former international cricketer and current coach of the Sri Lanka national cricket team, Muttiah Muralitharan. Often hailed as one of the most destructive bowlers in the limited overs format, Muttiah Muralitharan played a total of 36 ODIs in the SENA countries and picked up a total of 150 wickets, ranking him at the second spot in our list.
Waqar Younis, Pakistan – 135 Wickets
Next, at the third spot in our list of the top four trailblazing Asian bowlers who have picked up the highest ODI wickets in SENA countries, we have Pakistan’s legendary former international cricketer and current coach of the Pakistan national cricket team in all formats, Waqar Younis. Widely regarded as one of the most ruthless bowlers in the One-Day Internationals format, Waqar Younis represented Pakistan across all formats of international cricket from 1989 to 2003 and played a total of 28 ODIs in SENA countries, picking up a total of 135 wickets, which continues to be the third-highest total of ODI wickets picked up an Asian bowler in SENA South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) countries.
Chaminda Vaas, Sri Lanka – 120 Wickets
Finally, at the fourth spot in our list of the top four Asian bowlers who hold the record for picking up the highest number of ODI wickets in SENA countries as of July 2025, we have the iconic Sri Lankan former international cricketer Chaminda Vaas, who represented Sri Lanka across all formats of international cricket from 1994 to 2009. Often hailed as one of the most successful and influential bowlers in international cricket, Chaminda Vaas played a total of 42 ODIs in SENA countries and picked up a total of 120 wickets, ranking him at the fourth spot in our list.
