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Top 10 Fast Bowlers in ODI Cricket During the 1990s

image-lh0j8lycWasim Akram (Source: Twitter)

ODI cricket was at its peak during the 1990s. This format of the game gave the world many great performers who excelled in the format and left their competitors way behind. This article will discuss ODI cricket in the 1990s and examine the top 10 bowlers. 

We will consider key parameters to determine the best bowlers in ODI cricket from the 1990s:

  1. Number of wickets
  2. In general strike rate of the bowlers
  3. Strike rate of the bowlers in winning causes
  4. Runs conceded to pick up one wicket (Bowling Average)

With this, let's move ahead to the list of top 10 fast bowlers in ODI during the roaring 90's:

10. Venkatesh Prasad

image-lh0ig7j1Venkatesh Prasad playing for India in the 1990s (Source: Twitter)

Venkatesh Prasad played 134 matches in the 1990s and picked up 163 wickets. While being on the winning side, Prasad had 83 wickets in 56 matches. He was an excellent aid to Javagal Srinath, and the duo gave some good starts to the team with the ball.

9. Craig McDermott

image-lh0ik188Craig McDermott playing for Australia (Source: Twitter)

This Australian pacer played much less than the other names in this list. But in the 1990s, McDermott played a very effective role for his team with the ball. He picked up 113 wickets from 74 matches, and if we see his records in the winning matches, then McDermott had 82 wickets in 46 games at an average of 16.81 and a strike rate of 29.20.

8. Shaun Pollock

image-lh0imhvgShaun Pollock used to open the bowling for South Africa during the 1990s (Source: Twitter)

The South African pacer had the quality of hitting a particular line and length consistently. Shaun Pollock picked up 118 wickets in 83 matches during the 1990s. But he was very effective in the winning cause for his team. In the matches South Africa won in his presence, Shaun Pollock picked up 86 wickets in 61 games. 

7. Curtly Ambrose

image-lh0ip43sCurtly Ambrose played the role of the main bowler in the 1990s for West Indies (Source: Twitter)

The West Indian pacer played 135 matches in the 1990s and picked up 160 wickets. In the winning cause, Ambrose could pick up 86 wickets in 68 games. He carried the West Indian attack through at a stage when their fabled bowling strength was at dusk. While having significantly less support from the other end, the numbers achieved by Ambrose are more than impressive.

6. Glenn McGrath

image-lh0iriy9Glenn McGrath was a lethal bowler for Australia during the 1990s (Source: Twitter)

In the 1990s, Glenn McGrath played 101 matches for Australia and picked up 147 wickets. But if we consider his performances in winning matches, McGrath has 105 wickets in 58 games at a strike rate of 29.7 and an average of 18.37. Of course, he had a good supporting cast beside him, but cricket fans will always remember McGrath's impeccable line and length. 

5. Aaqib Javed

The Pakistani medium-pacer has 158 wickets in 140 matches. But in the case of winning matches, Javed picked up 109 wickets in 77 matches at an average of 23.90 and a strike rate of 36.50.

4. Javagal Srinath

image-lh0iuusvJavagal Srinath was the lead bowler for India during the 1990s (Source: Twitter)

The Indian pacer was one of the mainstays during this period. Srinath played 176 matches in the 90s and picked up 237 wickets. In winning cause, Srinath had 138 wickets under his belt in 83 matches. 

3. Allan Donald 

image-lh0ixkwtAllan Donald was named the 'White Lightning' for his pace (Source: Twitter)

The 'White Lightning' was one of the biggest fears of the batters during the 1990s. In 121 ODI matches during the last decade of the previous millennium, Allan Donald picked up 206 wickets. In the matches that South Africa won with Donald in the team, he picked up 144 wickets in 77 matches at an average of 18.23 and a strike rate of 28.10.


2. Wasim Akram 

image-lh0j0ff6Wasim Akram has the highest number of wickets in ODIs amongst the pacers (Source: Twitter)

The ace pacer from Pakistan was ruling the ODI scene during the 1990s. Wasim Akram played 195 matches in the decade and picked up 279 wickets. In winning games, Akram picked up 177 wickets in 110 matches at an average of 19.30 and a strike rate of 31.5.

1.Waqar Younis

image-lh0j2pgjWaqar Younis was the most lethal bowler for Pakistan in the 1990s (Source: Twitter)

From 1990 to 1991, the Pakistani pacer played 163 matches and picked up 275 wickets. Waqar Younis had a strike rate of 29.9 and an average of 23.07 during the period. If these numbers are excellent, here are his stats in winning matches - 181 wickets in 92 matches at an average of 18.34 and a strike rate of 25.9 while conceding runs at an economy of 4.24.