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Top 5 wicket takers for India in ODIs

With India all set to take on England in a three-game ODI series, there have been several discussions over who could come out on top as the highest wicket taker in the three-game series. Ahead of the ODIs, here is the list of India's highest wicket takers in the format.

akshit-bhatnagar Edited By: Akshit Bhatnagar [Updated: February 04, 2025 17:06 IST]
  • Harbhajan Singh is still India's fifth highest wicket taker in ODI cricket. In his prime, the ace spinner was one of the most dangerous bowlers of his time. Taking 265 wickets in 225 innings, and an economy of 4.3, Harbhajan Singh's stint in ODI cricket was quite a memorable one.
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    Harbhajan Singh is still India's fifth highest wicket taker in ODI cricket. In his prime, the ace spinner was one of the most dangerous bowlers of his time. Taking 265 wickets in 225 innings, and an economy of 4.3, Harbhajan Singh's stint in ODI cricket was quite a memorable one.
  • One of the biggest threats to any batter in his prime, former pacer Zaheer Khan is India's fourth highest wicket taker in ODI cricket. Taking 269 wickets in 191 innings, and an economy of 4.95, Zaheer Khan is widely revered as one of the best Indian pacers of his time.
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    One of the biggest threats to any batter in his prime, former pacer Zaheer Khan is India's fourth highest wicket taker in ODI cricket. Taking 269 wickets in 191 innings, and an economy of 4.95, Zaheer Khan is widely revered as one of the best Indian pacers of his time.
  • Sitting in at number three, Ajit Agarkar's 288 wickets in 188 ODI innings is nothing short of a huge feat. With an economy of 5.07, Agarkar has more than earned his name among India's top wicket takers.
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    Sitting in at number three, Ajit Agarkar's 288 wickets in 188 ODI innings is nothing short of a huge feat. With an economy of 5.07, Agarkar has more than earned his name among India's top wicket takers.
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  • With 315 wickets in 227 innings, Javagal Srinath is the second highest wicket taker in ODIs for the Indian team. An economy of 4.44 runs, Srinath was a force to be reckoned with in his time.
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    With 315 wickets in 227 innings, Javagal Srinath is the second highest wicket taker in ODIs for the Indian team. An economy of 4.44 runs, Srinath was a force to be reckoned with in his time.
  • Revered as one of the best spinners of his time, Anil Kumble remains the highest wicket taker for India in ODI cricket. With 334 wickets in 263 innings, and maintaining an economy of 4.29, Kumble tops the list.
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    Revered as one of the best spinners of his time, Anil Kumble remains the highest wicket taker for India in ODI cricket. With 334 wickets in 263 innings, and maintaining an economy of 4.29, Kumble tops the list.
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