Top 10 Bowlers who have conceded the most runs in ODIs

Top 10 Bowlers who have conceded the most runs in ODIs: ODIs have transformed into an entertainment based format over the years since its inception in 1971. The game has been shifted more and more towards the batsmen with bowlers being restricted with more and more rules imposed upon them. The bowlers still find out ways to get wickets and wins for their country. Here are the top 10 bowlers who have conceded the most runs in ODIs. 10. 8877 – Brett Lee (Aus) 2000-2012 M: 221 W: 380 BB: 5/22 The fastest bowler of his time, Brett Lee bowled at speeds in excess of 145 kmph regularly. (Photo Source: Getty Images) The fastest bowler of his time, Brett Lee bowled at speeds in excess of 145 kmph regularly. He is also one the few bowlers to have broken the 100mph barrier. The disadvantages of his speed were that batsmen could hit him for runs by just touching and giving directions to the ball. Lee has given away 8877 runs in 221 ODIs played, picking 380 wickets in the bargain. 9. 9503 – Daniel Vettori (ICC/NZ) 1997-2015 M: 291 W: 302 BB: 5/7 Kiwi spinner and former Captain Daniel Vettori has had a long career since his debut as a 17 year old in 1997. (Photo Source: AFP) Kiwi spinner and former Captain Daniel Vettori has had a long career since his debut as a 17 year old in 1997. He has given 9503 runs and picked up 302 wickets in 291 matches. Vettori has been one of the best modern day spinners in the ODI format, renovating his style and skills with changing times. 8. 9631 – Shaun Pollock (Afr/ICC/SA) 1996-2008 M: 303 W: 393 BB: 6/35 Former South African skipper Shaun Pollock gave away 9631 runs in a career spanning from 1996-2008. (Photo Source: AFP) Former South African skipper Shaun Pollock gave away 9631 runs in a career spanning from 1996-2008. Probably the best line and length bowler along with Glen McGrath, Pollock was also a gifted batsman. Coming down the order, he could hit balls a long way or stabilise a collapsing innings with an established batsman. 7. 9919 – Waqar Younis (Pak) 1989-2003 M: 262 W: 416 BB: 7/36 The Sultan of swing and owner of one of the most deadliest yorkers in the world Waqar Younis gave 9919 runs in 262 ODI matches. (Photo Source: Reuters) The Sultan of swing and owner of one of the most deadliest yorkers in the world Waqar Younis gave 9919 runs in 262 ODI matches. He also picked up 416 wickets with a best of 7/30 against England. Younis had express pace and mastery over every kind of swing in the bowling department. But he was more known for his toe crushing yorkers that swung in to the batsmen at super high speed. 6. 10412 – Anil Kumble (Asia/India) 1990-2007 M: 271 W: 337 BB: 6/12 Probably the best spinner produced by India, Anil Kumble is India’s highest wicket taker in both formats of the game. (Photo Source: AFP) Probably the best spinner produced by India, Anil Kumble is India’s highest wicket taker in both formats of the game. He picked up 337 runs giving away 10412 runs in 271 matches. Tall with a bouncy run-up, Kumble never used to spin the ball much relying on top spinners, googlies and the faster ones to trap batsmen LBW or getting them out bowled. He did add slower spinning balls to his arsenal as he went on and served India for a very long time. 5. 11014 – Chaminda Vaas (Asia/SL) 1994-2008 M: 322 W: 400 BB: 8/19 Chaminda Vaas holds the records for hat-trick on the first 3 balls of an innings and match and the best figures in ODI cricket of 8/19. (Photo Source: Reuters ) Chaminda Vaas holds the records for hat-trick on the first 3 balls of an innings and match and the best figures in ODI cricket of 8/19. He took 400 wickets giving away 11014 runs in the process. One of the best ODI bowlers of all time, left handed Vaas was a master of changing the pace of the ball in the death overs and could bowl some deathly yorkers too. 4. 11812 – Wasim Akram (Pak) 1984-2003 M: 356 W: 502 BB: 5/15 One of the greatest bowlers in the world and the best ODI fast bowler, Wasim Akram was a complete package you needed in a fast bowler. (Photo Source : PA Photos ) One of the greatest bowlers in the world and the best ODI fast bowler, Wasim Akram was a complete package you needed in a fast bowler. Swing, Speed, innovation and a genius mind at work. He could ball 6 ifferent types of ball in an over and the batsmen would never guess which one it was. His mastery of swing and ability to bowl yorkers in his sleep made him dangerous at any point of the game. Also he was the first bowler in ODI format to take 500 wickets. 3. 11871 – Sanath Jayasuriya (Asia/SL) 1989-2011 M: 445 W: 323 BB: 6/29 One of the most devastating openers in ODIs, Sanath Jayasuriya actually started out as a bowler. (Photo Source: Getty Images ) One of the most devastating openers in ODIs, Sanath Jayasuriya actually started out as a bowler. The evidence of that is his 323 ODI wickets in 445 matches. He has given away 11871 runs. Jayasuriya at one point of time had more ODI wickets than Muralitharan. Jayasuriya was one of the best spinners in ODI format giving valuable support to Muralitharan and Dharmasena in the middle overs for Sri Lanka. 2. 12326 – Muttiah Muralitharan (Asia/ICC/SL) 1993-2011 M: 350 W: 534 BB: 7/30 The magician Muralitharan gave away 12326 runs in 350 matches to pick up 534 wickets with a best of 7/30. (Photo Source : Associated Press) The magician Muralitharan gave away 12326 runs in 350 matches to pick up 534 wickets with a best of 7/30. Murali transformed himself from any other off spinner into a one man wicket taking machine through sheer determination after being accused of having a faulty action and throwing. He could bowl at any point of the time in the innings. Murali used to really turn the ball on any given surface and could easily bowl out the opposition on its own. 1. 13632 – Shahid Afridi (Asia/ICC/Pak) 1996-2015 M: 398 W: 395 BB: 7/12 Shahid Afridi tops the list of most runs conceded in ODIs with 13564 runs in 396 ODIs. (Photo Source: AFP) Shahid Afridi tops the list of most runs conceded in ODIs with 13564 runs in 396 ODIs. Afridi has picked up 395 wickets with a best of 7/12 against West Indies. Primarily a leg spinner, he made his name as a batsman with the penchant of hitting big sixes and playing whirlwind innings. Afridi held the world record for the fastest century in ODI before it was broken by Corey Anderson and AB de Villiers. One of the premier ODI bowlers for Pakistan, Afridi uses speed and bounce from the pitch to fool batsmen. He doesn’t turn the ball much, but relies on variations of speed and length to take wickets, he has even bowled deliveries at 100kmph and above some times. *All stats are updated till 31st May 2015