Presenting spinners with most wickets after 100 ODIs
Adam Zampa's 100th ODI turned out to be a memorable affair. He claimed 3/49 in his 10-over spell as Australia tamed England in the opening ODI at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Notably, the 30-year-old became the first Australian to play 100 ODIs without playing a single Test. Here we decode the spinners with the most wickets after 100 ODI appearances.
Saqlain Mushtaq - 189 wickets
One of the best spinners during his era, Saqlain Mushtaq claimed 189 wickets from his first 100 ODIs. He is Pakistan's fourth-highest wicket-taker with 288 wickets from 169 matches. As per ESPNcricinfo, Mushtaq's ODI average of 21.78 is the best among Pakistan bowlers with 100-plus wickets in ODIs. The spinner owns six fifers and 11 four-wicket hauls while maintaining an economy rate of 4.29.
Rashid Khan - 179 wickets
Rashid Khan entered the list last year as he had 179 wickets by the end of his 100th ODI. With 185 scalps, the leggie is Afghanistan's leading wicket-taker in this format. He also owns four fifers and six four-wicket hauls. Rashid's average of 20.42 is the best among Afghanisthan bowlers with 50-plus wickets in ODIs. His best figures read 7/18.
Adam Zampa - 172 wickets
As mentioned, Zampa has now featured in 100 ODIs. The leg-spinner has picked up 172 wickets at an average of 27.85. He owns 11 four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul. His best bowling figures in ODIs are worth 5/35. The legendary Shane Warne is the only Australian spinner with more ODI scalps than Zampa. The former finished his celebrated career with 291 wickets.
Kuldeep Yadav - 167 wickets
In September 2023, Kuldeep Yadav became the fastest Indian spinner to accomplish 150 ODI wickets, getting the mark in 88 matches. The left-arm wrist-spinner had 167 wickets by the end of his 100th match. Kuldeep has now raced to 172 wickets at 26 in ODIs as his economy rate reads 4.99. The tally includes seven four-wicket hauls and a couple of fifers.
