Top 10 Leading wicket takers in ODIs

Top 10 Leading wicket takers in ODIs: Today, we look at the bowlers who were phenomenal in coloured clothing. Bowlers who made life terrible for batsmen. Bowlers who troubled the finest of the batters. They marked their arrival and went on to create history with the ball in hand. Let’s check out the list of Top 10 Leading wicket takers in ODIs: 10. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka)- 323 wickets: Sanath Jayasuriya. (© Getty Images) The former Sri Lankan skipper has won many matches for the island nation with the bat, but this gentle giant has been terrific with the ball too. His slow left-arm spin helped him scalp 323 wickets at an average of 36.75, along with an economy of 4.78. Sanath has been phenomenal on many occasions. His best bowling figures of 6/29 came against England in the 1992/93 series. Also Read – Top 10 Highest Wicket Takers In International Cricket 9. Anil Kumble (India) – 337 wickets: Anil Kumble. (© GIANLUIGI GUERCIA/AFP/Getty Images) The Indian “jumbo” had been instrumental for India on many occasions in the shorter format of the game. Since making his debut, Kumble represented India for 18 years in ODIs. In 271 matches, he picked 337 wickets at an average of 30.89, with an economy of 4.30. He has registered two “five-wicket” hauls while picking up four wickets in a game on eight occasions. 8. Brett Lee (Australia) – 380 wickets: Brett Lee. (© Getty Images) From clocking 160.1km/hr to taking hat-tricks, “Binga” has been a match-winner for the Kangaroos. In 221 matches, Lee has picked up 380 wickets at an average of 23.36. His ODI economy stands at 4.76, which is pretty good for a fast bowler who played a vital part during Australia’s domination around the world. He has picked a fifer nine times while his best bowling figures came against South Africa at the MCG. 7. Glenn McGrath (Australia) – 381 wickets: Glenn McGrath. (Photo Source: Getty Images) He has led the Australian bowling pack on many occasions. “Pigeon” has been phenomenal with the white Kookaburra, taking 381 wickets from 250 ODI games at an average of 22.02 and an economy of 3.88. He has made many batsmen dance to his tune, as pace was never a concern for the lanky bowler. His nagging line along with a sharp cricketing mind made him one of the most lethal bowler in world cricket. 6. Shaun Pollock (South Africa) – 393 wickets: Shaun Pollock. (Photo Source: AFP) The teetotaller from South Africa is known for his ability to bowl that quicker one, amidst his trademark immaculate line and length balls. Shaun Pollock picked up 393 ODI wickets from 303 games at an average of 24.50. His charisma is not only confined to bowling, Pollock notched up 3519 runs with the bat, at a healthy strike rate of 86.69. 5. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) – 395 wickets: Shahid Afridi. (© Getty Images) A match winner for Pakistan, Shahid Afridi doesn’t need any introduction when it comes to prominent faces in world cricket. He can be a threat with the bat while his turners can turn tables at ease. Afridi has 395 wickets from 398 ODI matches at an average of 34.51. Representing Pakistan, Afridi has picked up nine fifers. His best bowling figures of 7/12 came against West Indies in the year 2013. Also Read – Top 10 Leading wicket takers in T20Is 4. Chaminda Vaas ( Sri Lanka) – 400 wickets: Chaminda Vaas. (Photo Source: Reuters ) The former Sri Lankan strike bowler cracked past the best batting lineups on a number of occasions. Chaminda Vaas is the most successful Sri Lankan fast bowler in terms of wickets. Vaas has registered 400 ODI wickets from 322 matches. He carried an impressive economy of 4.18, after bowling a total of 15775 balls. He once shot down the Zimbabwe lineup for 38 runs, after picking up career-best figures of 8/19, including a hat-trick. 3. Waqar Younis (Pakistan) – 416 wickets: Waqar Younis. (Photo Source: Reuters) Swinging sensation Waqar Younis made his ODI debut against West Indies in the year 1989 and never looked back from there on. A career that lasted over a decade, Younis played 262 ODIs for Pakistan. He is the second highest wicket taker for Pakistan in ODIs after Wasim Akram, as he picked up 416 wickets at an average of 23.84. He has 13 fifers to his credit, along with 14 four-wicket hauls. 2. Wasim Akram (Pakistan) – 502 wickets: Wasim Akram. (Photo Source: PA Photos ) He can bowl six different balls in an over, and crack the timer with his lethal swing. The “Sultan of swing” stays calm and composed, off the field, but Wasim Akram has been a nightmare for many batsmen. In 351 innings, Akram scalped 502 wickets at an average of 23.52. He is the first bowler to pick 400 wickets in both the forms of the game (ODI and Test). He is also the lone bowler to pick up four hat-tricks in international cricket. 1. Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) – 534 wickets: Muttiah Muralitharan. (© WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) Call him the “Kandyman” of cricket or the “Smiling Assassin”, Muttiah Muralitharan has been the flag bearer of Sri Lankan cricket. He tops the chart for the highest wicket takers in ODI’s with 534 wickets. Murali played 350 ODIs for the island nation. His best bowling figures of 7/30 came against India in the year 2000. The legendary bowler has 10 fifers to his credit. Also Read – Top 10 Leading wicket takers in Tests (All Stats Updated Till 10th December, 2015)