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Most Wicket-Takers From India In ICC Tournaments

Poulomi Chakraborty

Mohammad Shami Becomes India’s leading wicket-taker In The 50-over ICC events (Source: AP Photos)Mohammad Shami Becomes India’s leading wicket-taker In The 50-over ICC events (Source: AP Photos)

The re-arrival of the Champions Trophy started with a bang. After a nail-biting opener, the cricket world is enjoying the thrilling encounter between India and Bangladesh. After the prolonged injury, Shami’s comeback couldn’t have been better as the Indian bowler crossed a thrilling milestone.

Shami surpassed Zaheer Khan and became India's all-time leading wicket-taker in 50-over ICC tournaments. But there are some other Indian bowling legends. In this article, we will explore the top 5 leading wicket-takers of India in 50-over ICC events.

5. Jasprit Bumrah (42 Wickets in 25 Matches)

In the cricket world, Jasprit Bumrah doesn’t need any introduction. Known for his lethal pace and fiery bowling, the pacer is an asset for the side. Being a big-match player, he is a huge asset for the Indian side. In 25 matches, he secured 42 wickets with an economy rate of 4.37. In the 2023 ODI World Cup match against Afghanistan, he registered his best figure of 4/39, with that exceptional bowling performance, he is holding the fifth spot of the list.

4. Ravindra Jadeja (43 Wickets In 32 Matches)

Known for unwavering spin magic, Ravindra Jadeja is one of the best spin-bowling stars India has ever produced. He often distracts the batters with his fiery bowling. In the 50-over ICC events, he is a strong pillar of Team India’s bowling unit. In 32 matches he secured 43 scalps with an economy rate of 4.66. While facing South Africa in the 2023 ODI World Cup, he registered his best spell of 5/33. With that remarkable display is the fourth Indian in the list.

3. Javagal Srinath (47 Wickets In 37 Matches)

In the prestigious list of the bowlers, Indian bowling legend Javagal Srinath is gracing the third spot of the list. From 1992 to 2003, he played 37, 50-over matches in the ICC tournaments and secured 47 wickets with an economy rate of 4.46. His fiery bowling was a huge strength for the side. On the big stage, he registered his best spell of 4/30.

2. Zaheer Khan (59 Wickets In 32 Matches)

India’s one of the best pacers, Zaheer Khan is a bowling icon of the game. During his career, he played several match-winning spells to serve the country. In ICC events, he was the biggest asset for the side. In 32 matches, he secured 59 scalps with an economy rate of 4.51. On the big stage, he registered his best spell of 4/42 against New Zealand in the 2003 ODI World Cup. With that, he is standing at the second position of the table.

1. Mohammad Shami (60 Wickets In 19 Matches)

Mohammad Shami is the newest addition to the prestigious list after an exceptional performance in Bangladesh in the ongoing clash of the Champions Trophy. Coming back from the injury, Shami shattered the big stage with his fiery bowling. While bowling first, Shami registered early blood dismissing Soumya Sarkar. After that, he removed Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, and Tanzim Hasan Sakib. He registered his exceptional 5-wicket haul after dismissing Taskin Ahmed. With that, he become the leading wicket-taker of India in the 50-over format of the ICC tournament.