Pakistan is a land where many fast bowlers are born. From Mudassar Nazar to Wasim Akram and from Shoaib Akhtar to Haris Rauf, many eminent cricketers gave birth to Pakistan in international cricket. There was a time when teams were afraid of Pakistani bowlers. If we talk about high-speed bowlers then Shoaib Akhtar is top on the list if we talk about reverse swing bowlers then Wasim is top on the list. Â The following article will cover Pakistan’s bowler with the most wickets in ODI for Pakistan.
Most wickets in ODI for Pakistan
This is the list of the top 5 bowlers who took the Most wickets in the ODI for Pakistan.
- Wasim Akram
- Waqar Younis
- Shahid Afridi
- Saqlain Mushtaq
- Abdul Razzaq
1. Wasim Akram | (502 wickets)
Wasim Akram, the Sultan of Swing dominates the list to take the most wickets in ODI for Pakistan. He ruled the world in fast bowling in the late 90s. Wasim is one of the greatest fast bowlers that Pakistan has ever produced. He was known for his reverse swing and slow delivery. He played 356 ODIs for Pakistan between 1984 and 2003 and took 502 wickets at an average of 23.52. His best bowling figure is 5/15 against Zimbabwe.
Records in ODIs:
- The only player to take 500 ODI wickets for Pakistan.
- Best economy rate for Pakistan in ODIs (3.89).
- He is the only left-arm bowler to take 500 ODI wickets for Pakistan.
2. Waqar Younis | (416 wickets)
Burewala Express Waqar Younis made 2nd spot to take most dominate the list to take the most wickets in ODI for Pakistan. Waqar was known for his ability to generate reverse swing and his ability to bowl Yorkers. He made his ODI debut in 1989 against West Indies. He played 262 ODI matches and took 373 wickets at an average of 23.84. His best bowling figures against England were 7/36 and his impressive spells earned him the Wisden Cricketer of the Year award. He played his last ODI in 2003 against Zimbabwe.
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Record in ODIs:
- Youngest bowler to take 400 wickets in ODI for Pakistan.
- Most 5 wicket hauls (13) in ODI cricket for Pakistan.
- Youngest Bowler to take 5 wicket hauls (18 years) in ODI cricket.
3. Shahid Afridi | (393 wickets)
Former Leg spinner Shahid Afridi is 3rd on the list to assemble the most wickets in ODI for Pakistan. He is one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of ODI cricket. In his ODI career, Afridi took 393 wickets in 393 matches at an average of 34.53. His best figure is 7/12 against West Indies and his economy rate was 4.62. Afridi was known for his googly, leg break, and quicker one. He played his last ODI in 2015 against Australia.
Records in ODIs:
- First Pakistani leg-spinner to take more than 350 wickets in ODI cricket.
- Best bowling figures for Pakistan in ODI cricket (7/12).
- Most ODI matches (393) for Pakistan.
- Second highest 5 wicket-taker (9) by Pakistan in ODI cricket.
4. Saqlain Mushtaq | (288 wickets)
Legendary off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq makes 4th spot to take most wickets in ODI for Pakistan. Saqlain is known for inventing and popularizing the “doosra” and bowling a variety of deliveries such as the off-break, and leg-break. He made his ODI debut in 1995 against Srilanka. Saqlain has a short career in cricket but achieved something extraordinary. In ODIs, he took 288 wickets at an average of 21.78, with a best of 5/20 against England. He played his last ODI in 2003 against South Africa.
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Records in ODIs:
- The only Pakistani spinner to take a hat-trick in ODI cricket.
- Fastest to take 200, and 250 ODI wickets.
5. Abdul Razzaq | (268 wickets)
Former All-rounder Abdul Razaq is the 5th highest wicket-taker for Pakistan. He is one of the best all-rounders of his generation. He made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in 1996. In ODI cricket, Razzaq took 268 wickets in 261 matches at an average of 30.19, with a best of 6/35 against South Africa. he retired from ODI cricket in 2011.
List of Top players with most ODI Wickets For Pakistan
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Questions:
Who took 500 wickets in ODI cricket for Pakistan?
Which Pakistani bowler has most wickets in ODI?
Wasim Akram took the most wickets in ODI for Pakistan. He played 356 ODIs for Pakistan between 1984 and 2003 and took 502 wickets at an average of 23.52. His best bowling figure is 5/15 against Zimbabwe.
Who has taken the most 5 wicket Hauls in ODI cricket for Pakistan?
Waqar Younis has taken the most 5 wicket hauls (13) for Pakistan.