Today, lets talk about those bowlers who have won the tournaments for their teams. These exceptional bowlers were top wicket-takers of the tournament under discussions and impacted it greatly. Lets see who all feature in the top 10 most wickets in an ODI Series.
10. Mitchell Starc (Australia)
Left Arm Speedster Mitchell Starc has been among the most reliable Australian Bowlers of this generation. The bowler has taken 6th most wickets in an ODI Series.
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Starc took 22 wickets from 8 matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 in Australia & New Zealand. There was one instance when he took 4 wickets in ODI innings while once he took 5 wickets. His best performance was 6/28 and he gave away 224 runs from 63.5 overs. Mitchell’s average was 10.18, while he got these wickets at a strike rate of 17.4 and economy rate was 3.5.
9. Shaun Tait (Australia)
Former Australia Speedster Shaun Tait was more known for the tearaway pace that he had. The pacer has taken 5th most wickets in an ODI Series.
Tait took 23 wickets from 11 matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 in West Indies. There was one instance during the tournament that he took 4 wickets in ODI innings. His best performance was 4/26 while he gave away 467 runs from 84.3 overs. Shaun’s average was 20.30, while he took these wickets at a strike rate of 22 and economy rate of 5.52.
8. Michael Holding (West Indies)
Former West Indies Pace Bowler Michael Holding was among the best fast bowlers to have ever played Test cricket. The right-arm fast bowler took 5th most wickets in an ODI Series.
Holding took took 23 wickets from 10 matches in Benson & Hedges World Series Cup in 1984. There was one instance when he took 4 wickets in ODI innings and his best performance was 4/26. He gave away 411 runs from 113.3 overs. Michael’s average was 17.86, while at a strike rate of 29.6 and overall economy rate 3.62.
7. Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka)
Former Sri Lanka Spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has taken the most wickets in international cricket. The Spin-Legend has scalped 5th most wickets in an ODI Series.
Muralitharan took 23 wickets from 10 matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 in West Indies. There were two instances when he took 4 wickets in ODI innings and his best performance was 4/19. He gave away 351 runs from 84.4 overs. Murali’s average was little over 15, while he achieved a strike rate of 22 and economy rate 4.14.
6. Chaminda Vaas (Sri Lanka)
Former Sri Lanka Cricketer Chaminda Vaas was the pace spearhead of the island nation for years. The fast-medium bowler, among the pioneers of Sri Lanka Cricket, has taken 5th most wickets in an ODI Series.
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Vaas took 23 wickets from 10 matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003 in South Africa, Kenya & Zimbabwe. There was one instance when he took 4 wickets in ODI innings while once he took 5 wickets as well. His best performance was 6/25 and he gave away 331 runs from 88 overs. Vaas’ average was little over 14, while he took these wickets at a strike rate of 22.9 and overall economy rate below 4.
5. Joel Garner (West Indies)
Legendary West Indies Cricketer Joel Garner was part of the most feared bowling attacks of 70s & 80s. The Fast bowler has taken 4th most wickets in an ODI Series.
Joel took 24 wickets from 14 matches in an ODI Tri-series involving hosts Australia and Pakistan in 1981-82. There was an instance in the series when he took 4 wickets in an ODI innings. His best performance was 4/45 and he gave away 373 runs from 121 overs. Garner’s average was little over 15, while he took these wickets at a strike rate of 30.2 and overall economy rate 3.08.
4. Dennis Lillee (Australia)
Former Australia Legendary Cricketer Dennis Lilee is among the game’s greats. Lillee has taken 3rd most wickets in an ODI Series.
Dennis took 25 wickets from 14 matches in 1981. There was one instance during the series when he took 4 wickets in an ODI innings. His best performance was 4/32 while he gave away 366 runs from 120 overs. His average was little over 14, While he took these wickets at a strike rate of 28.8 and overall economy rate 3.05.
3. Glenn McGrath (Australia)
Former Australian Cricketer Glenn McGrath has also taken 2nd most wickets in an ODI Series. The man, known for his consistency in bowling a line just outside off-stump, has been among the game’s greats.
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Glenn took 26 wickets from 11 matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 in West Indies. While he was the tournament’s highest wicket-taker, still there were no four or five wicket hauls. His best performance was 3/14 and he gave away 357 runs from 80.5 overs. McGrath’s average was 13.73, while he took these wickets at a strike rate of 18.6 with an overall economy rate of 4.41.
2. Glenn McGrath (Australia)
The Pace Spearhead of the golden years of Australian Cricket, Glenn McGrath, is often recalled for his unbeatable line and length. The Medium Pacer, who won Australia multiple World Cups, is also a table leader and as well as number 2 on most wickets in an ODI Series.
Glenn took 27 wickets from 11 matches in 1999 in a home ODI Tri-series involving England & Sri Lanka. There were two 4 wickets hauls while once he took 5 wickets as well in this series. His best performance was 5/40. McGrath gave away 422 runs from 101.2 overs. His average was little over 15, while he took these wickets at a strike rate of 22.5 and the overall economy rate was 4.16.
1. Mitchell Starc (Australia)
The Left arm pacer from Australia, Mitchell Starc, has filled in brilliantly the shoes of deadly Mitchell Johnson. The swing bowler is table leader as well as number 10 on most wickets in an ODI Series.
Starc took 27 wickets from 10 matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 in England. There were two 4 wickets hauls while twice he took 5 wickets. His best bowling figures was 5/26. Mitchell gave away 502 runs from 92.2 overs. His average was 18.59, while he took these wickets at a strike rate of 20.5 and the overall economy rate was 5.43 with 5 maidens.
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