TOP 10 Best Bowling Figures in ODI History


10. Anil Kumble – 6/12
Former Indian Captain Anil Kumble’s performance is at no. 10 in the list of best bowling figures in ODI’s. On 27th Nov 1993, Kumble created the history by taking 6 wickets against West Indies at Kolkata. Bowling 6.1 overs, Kumble gave just 12 runs taking 6 wickets, which includes 2 maiden over also.

9. Stuart Binny – 6/4
Indian All-Rounder Stuart Binny’s match winning performance against Bangladesh is in 9th place. On 17th Jun 2014, Binny destroyed Bangladesh batting lineup by taking 6 wickets at Dhaka. In 4.4 overs bowled by Binny, he gave just 4 runs taking 6 wickets, which includes 2 maiden over.

8. Winston Davis – 7/51
Former West Indies Fast Bowler Winston Davis has the record of 8th best bowling figure in ODI’s. On 11th Jun 1983, Winston Davis took 7 wickets of Australia team at Leeds. In 10.3 overs bowled by him, Davis gave 51 runs taking 7 wickets, without any maiden overs.

7. Aaqib Javed – 7/37
Former Pakistani pacer Aaqib Javed, has the 7th best bowling figure in ODI cricket history. On 25th Oct 1991, Aaqib created the history by taking 7 wickets against India at Sharjah. In 10 overs, Aaqib gave just 37 runs taking 7 wickets, which includes 1 maiden over also.

6. Waqar Younis – 7/36
One of the greatest fast bowlers of all time, Waqar Younis has the 6th best bowling figure in ODIs. On 17th Jun 2001, Waqar destroyed England batting lineup by taking 7 wickets at Leeds. In 10 overs, Waqar Younis gave just 36 runs taking 7 wickets, without any maiden overs.

5. Muttiah Muralitharan – 7/30
The great Muttiah Muralitharan currently owns the 5th best bowling figure in ODI cricket history. On 27th Oct 2000, Muralitharan created the history by taking 7 wickets against India at Sharjah. In 10 overs, Muralitharan gave just 30 runs taking 7 wickets, which also included 1 maiden over.

4. Andy Bichel – 7/20
Former Australian fast bowler Andy Bichel recorded the 4th best bowling figure in ODI cricket history. On 2nd Mar 2003, Bichel destroyed England batting order by taking 7 wickets at Port Elizabeth. In 10 overs, Bichel gave just 20 runs taking 7 wickets of the England team, without any maiden overs.

3. Glenn McGrath – 7/15
Australian great Glenn McGrath has the 3rd best bowling performance by any bowler in ODI History. On 27th Feb 2003, McGrath made the history by taking 7 wickets against Namibia at Potchefstroom. Bowling 7 overs McGrath gave just 15 runs taking 7 wickets, which included 4 maidens.

2. Shahid Afridi – 7/12
Deadly Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi currently holds the 2nd best bowling figure in ODI cricket. On 14th Jul 2013, Afridi destroyed West Indies batting lineup by taking 7 wickets at Providence. In 9 overs, Afridi gave just 12 runs taking 7 wickets, which also included 3 maiden overs.

1. Chaminda Vaas – 8/19
Sri Lankan pacer Chaminda Vaas currently holds the record of best bowling figure in ODI cricket. On 8th Dec 2001, Vaas created the history by taking 8 wickets against Zimbabwe at Colombo.

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