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Most Wickets For India In ODIs: The Indian cricket team has always had world class bowlers, who have left their mark in the ODI format. These bowlers have won many matches for Team India with their accuracy, speed and skill. The first name that comes in this is that of the great leg spinner Anil Kumble, who has achieved the feat of taking the most wickets for India in ODI cricket. Apart from Kumble, Javagal Srinath is the only Indian bowler in this format who has taken more than 300 ODI wickets in his name. Here we are going to tell you about those 5 Indian bowlers who have taken the most wickets for India in ODI cricket.
Top-5 Indian bowlers taking most wickets in ODI cricket
1. Anil Kumble – 334 wickets
Former captain Anil Kumble is India’s most successful ODI bowler. He took 334 wickets in 269 matches, in which he had an excellent economy rate of 4.29. Kumble’s strength was his consistently accurate bowling and his ability to extract bounce on any pitch. His best bowling figures are 6/12, which is the second best for India in the 50 over format.
2. Javagal Srinath – 315 wickets
Javagal Srinath, one of India’s great fast bowlers, is the only Indian fast bowler to take more than 300 wickets. He took 315 wickets in 229 matches, in which his best performance was 5/23. Srinath played an important role in India reaching the final in the 2003 World Cup.
3. Ajit Agarkar – 288 wickets
Former Indian fast bowler Ajit Agarkar was known for his ability to make useful contributions with the ball and bat. He took 288 wickets in 191 matches. Agarkar also holds the Indian record for taking the fastest 50 ODI wickets. After retirement, he is playing the role of cricket expert and now chief selector.
4. Zaheer Khan – 269 wickets
Former Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan has taken 269 wickets in 194 ODI matches. Zaheer was known for his ability to provide swing and reverse swing with his bowling. Due to which he became a deadly bowler at the beginning and end of the innings. Zaheer contributed significantly to India’s victory in the 2011 World Cup and took the most wickets in the world.
5. Harbhajan Singh – 265 wickets
Former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is another successful spinner of India in ODI cricket. He took 265 wickets in 234 ODI matches. Harbhajan was known for his aggressive bowling and ability to put pressure on the batsmen. Harbhajan was also an integral part of India’s historic victory in the 2011 World Cup.