Here are the most prolific wicket-taking bowlers in ODI cricket history, ranked by official international records and overall impact on the game. These legends of One Day Internationals dominated across eras with their skill, consistency, and match-winning abilities.
Here are the Most ODI Wicket-Taking Bowlers in Cricket History, based on official international records and overall impact. This list includes the all-time greats of One Day Internationals 🏏
🌍 Most ODI Wicket Takers (All Time)
1. Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka)
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Wickets: 534
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Matches: 350
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Type: Off-spin
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Highlight: Highest ODI wicket-taker ever; lethal on all surfaces.
2. Wasim Akram (Pakistan)
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Wickets: 502
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Matches: 356
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Type: Left-arm fast
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Highlight: Swing, reverse swing, and unmatched big-match performances.
3. Waqar Younis (Pakistan)
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Wickets: 416
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Matches: 262
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Type: Right-arm fast
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Highlight: Devastating yorkers and strike rate.
4. Chaminda Vaas (Sri Lanka)
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Wickets: 400
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Matches: 322
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Type: Left-arm medium-fast
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Highlight: Consistent new-ball and death-over specialist.
5. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan)
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Wickets: 395
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Matches: 398
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Type: Leg-spin
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Highlight: Match-winner with bat and ball; fastest to 300 ODI wickets.
6. Shaun Pollock (South Africa)
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Wickets: 393
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Matches: 303
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Type: Right-arm medium-fast
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Highlight: Accuracy, control, and economy.
7. Brett Lee (Australia)
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Wickets: 380
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Matches: 221
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Type: Right-arm fast
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Highlight: Raw pace and aggression.
8. Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka)
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Wickets: 338
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Matches: 226
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Type: Right-arm fast
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Highlight: Yorker king; four wickets in four balls (twice).
9. Anil Kumble (India)
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Wickets: 337
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Matches: 271
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Type: Leg-spin
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Highlight: Reliability and control in middle overs.
10. Glenn McGrath (Australia)
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Wickets: 381
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Matches: 250
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Type: Right-arm fast-medium
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Highlight: Precision and World Cup dominance.
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