Speed and Precision: Top 10 Bowlers Fastest to 300 Wickets in ODI Cricket

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Speed and Precision: Fastest to 300 Wickets in ODI Cricket

Reaching a significant milestone like 300 wickets is an amazing accomplishment in the fast-paced world of One Day International (ODI) cricket, where every ball counts. Consistent performance is necessary, but so is the capacity to adjust to various match circumstances and perform well under duress. This list honors the bowlers who not only made it to this exclusive club but also did so in the fewest number of games, demonstrating their exceptional effectiveness and power.

With their incredible speed, swing, or spin, these bowlers frequently changed the course of a match and did more than just take wickets. Their ascent to 300 wickets is a tale of unwavering skill and a profound comprehension of the shortest format of the game. Their records attest to their skill, making them the real titans of ODI bowling.

The ODI 300-Wicket Hall of Fame

Rank Player Team Matches Opposition Ground Match Date Debut Time
1 Brett Lee Australia 171 West Indies St. George's 29 June 2008 9 January 2000 8y 172d
2 Waqar Younis Pakistan 186 South Africa Sharjah 28 March 2000 14 October 1989 10y 166d
3 GLenn McGrath Australia 200 Pakistan Melbourne 4 February 2005 9 December 1993 11y 57d
4 Muttiah Muralitharan Sri Lanka 202 England Sydney 13 January 2003 12 August 1993 9y 154d
5 Lasith Malinga Sri Lanka 203 India Colombo(RPS) 31 August 2017 17 July 2004 13y 45d
6 Wasim Akram Pakistan 208 Zimbabwe Quetta 30 October 1996 23 November 1984 11y 342d
7 Shaun Pollock South Africa 217 Sri Lanka Dambulla 25 August 2004 9 January 1996 8y 229d
8 Javagal Srinath India 219 Netherlands Paarl 12 February 2003 18 October 1991 11y 117d
9 Shakib Al Hasan Bangladesh 227 England Chattogram 6 March 2023 6 August 2006 16y 212d
10 Anil Kumble India 234 West Indies Jamshedpur 6 November 2002 25 April 1990 12y 195d

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