Top 10 Best bowling figures in ODIs in last decade

Top 10 Best bowling figures in ODIs in last decade: With the new rules and regulations, cricket has revamped over the years. But bowlers have somehow managed to overcome the hurdles and displayed emphatic performances. Today we look at the most phenomenal shows in ODIs in the last one decade. Let’s go down the history books and unwrap some of the finest performance in the shorter version of the game. Here are the Top 10 Best bowling figures in ODIs in last decade: 10. Rubel Hossain 6/26 v New Zealand: Rubel Hossain. (© Getty Images) The Bangladeshi fast bowler has been the country’s mainstay on many occasions. He has played 67 ODIs so far, picking up 87 wickets at an average of 32.71 and an economy of 5.59. He picked up a hat-trick against New Zealand during the 1st ODI at Mirpur in the year 2013. His 6/26 shot the Kiwi ship, as Bangladesh went on to win the match by 43 runs (D/L). Also Read – Top 10 Best bowling figures in Tests 9. Mashrafe Mortaza 6/26 v Kenya: Mashrafe Mortaza. (Photo Source: AFP) He his well known for his fighting instinct. The Bangladeshi skipper has lifted his team on numerous occasions. Having picked up 182 wickets from 136 matches at an average of 28.79 and an economy of 4.66 in the last decade, Mortaza has been a stand out performer. His best figures of 6-26 came against Kenya at Nairobi in the year 2006. 8. Makhaya Ntini 6/22 v Australia: Makhaya Ntini. (© Getty Images) The South African pacer has been lethal through out his international career. Since 2005, Ntini has represented the Proteas on 50 occasions in the shorter format. He has scalped 72 wickets from 50 games at an average of 29.02 and at an economy of 4.89. His best bowling figures of 6/22 came against Australia in the year 2006. He demolished the Aussie batting line-up with his pace and accuracy. 7. Angelo Mathews 6/20 v India: Angelo Matthews. (Photo Source: BCCI) The Sri Lankan all-rounder is well known for his heroics. He has been a potential match winner for the island nation. In 164 ODIs, Mathews has scalped 102 wickets at an average of 34.77 and an economy of 4.61. His best bowling figures of 6/20 came against India in the year 2009, tottered the famed Indian batting line-up. 6. Kagiso Rabada 6/16 v Bangladesh: Kagiso Rabada. (Photo Source: AFP) A sensational fast bowler, Kagiso Rabada grabbed the headlines against India. He made his ODI debut against Bangladesh in Dhaka, but it was the India tour which evolved him as a bowler. He has so far played 10 ODIs for South Africa, picking up 21 wickets at an average of 20.23 and an economy of 4.87. His best bowling figures of 6/16 came in his debut ODI against Bangladesh. He became the second bowler to take a hat-trick in his debut game. 5. Farveez Maharoof 6/14 v West Indies: Farveez Maharoof. (© LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCH/AFP/Getty Images) The former Sri Lankan bowling ace Farveez Maharoof needs no introduction. Since 2005, Maharoof has played 74 ODI matches, picking up 99 wickets at an average of 26.56 and an economy of 4.87. He went past the West Indian batting line-up, picking up 6/14 during the Champions Trophy 2006. 4. Ajantha Mendis 6/13 v India: Ajantha Mendis. (Photo Source: Associated Press) The Sri Lankan mystery spinner has gripped many international batsmen in its shackles. Ajantha Mendis has been the “go to” bowler for Sri Lanka. In 86 matches, he has scalped 152 wickets at an average of 21.54 and an economy of 4.76. His best bowling figures of 6/13 came against India in the Asia Cup final in the year 2008. The Indian batting went down like nine pins, as he lifted Sri Lanka to an emphatic win. 3. Stuart Binny 6/4 v Bangladesh: Stuart Binny. (Photo Source: AFP) The Indian all-rounder grabbed the spotlight, courtesy some fine all round show. He has picked up 20 wickets from 14 matches at an average of 21.95 and an economy of 5.37. His best work with the leather came against Bangladesh, where he scalped 6 wickets for 4 runs, resulting in a narrow win for India. 2. Tim Southee 7/33 v England: Tim Southee. (Photo Source: Getty Images) The New Zealand pacer has been phenomenal for the Kiwis. In 98 ODI games, the pacer has scalped 135 wickets at an average of 31.65 along with an economy of 5.33. He has two 5-wicket hauls and four 4-wicket hauls so far. His best bowling figures of 7/33 came against England during the Cricket World Cup 2015. 1. Shahid Afridi 7/12 v West Indies: Shahid Afridi. (© RANDY BROOKS/AFP/Getty Images) The Pakistani all-rounder is one of the biggest match winners for Pakistan. With the bat, Shahid Afridi has been blistering, but the former skipper has spelled his magic with the ball too. Since 2005, Afridi has played 185 ODI matches and picked up 222 wickets at an average of 32.79 and an economy of 4.62. His best bowling figures of 7/12 against West Indies guided Pakistan to an easy win in the year 2013. Also Read – Top 10 Best bowling figures in ODIs (All Stats Updated Till 28th November 2015)

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