Records5 min

The Greatest Wicket-Takers in ODI History: Records, Careers, and Legacies

From Wasim Akram's 502 to Waqar Younis's 416 — the bowlers who took the most wickets in ODI cricket, how they did it, and why the ODI game rewards different skills than Tests.

Written by GeoCric EditorialUpdated Jul 29, 2026

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