Top 5 Indian bowlers with the highest wickets against Australia in ODIs

Top 5 Indian bowlers with the highest wickets against Australia in ODIs

Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah

Kapil Dev is the leading Indian wicket-taker against Australia

The Indian team will begin with the much-awaited tour of Australia from November 27 with the first One day International. The two sides will lock horns at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney for the inaugural game of the three-match series. 

Indian bowlers including the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Yuzvendra Chahal will play a crucial role in the upcoming series. Now, let’s look at the most successful Indian bowlers against Australia in the history of 50-over cricket. Here are the top 5 Indian bowlers with the highest wickets against Australia in ODIs.

5. Irfan Pathan (31 Wickets)

Irfan Pathan
Irfan Pathan

Indian bowling all-rounder turned commentator Irfan Pathan ended his ODI career with 31 wickets against Australia. The southpaw took these wickets at an impressive economy rate of 6.06, averaging almost 36 in 24 matches. His best bowling spell against Australia is 4/41.

4. Harbhajan Singh (32 Wickets) 

Harbhajan Singh
Harbhajan Singh

With 32 wickets, Harbhajan Singh is the fourth-highest Indian wicket-taker against Australia in One Day Internationals. The off-break bowler has a terrific record against the Aussies in the Test matches as well. Moreover, his economy rate of 4.64 in the 50-over games is amongst the best against Australia.

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3. Javagal Srinath (33 Wickets)

Javagal Srinath
Javagal Srinath

Former India speedster Javagal Srinath claimed 35 wickets in 29 ODI games against the kangaroos. The 51-year old has the best bowling figures of 4/30 against the Australians. He is currently a member of the Elite Panel of ICC Referees, preceded by Gundappa Vishwanath.

2. Ajit Agarkar (36 Wickets)

Ajit Agarkar
Ajit Agarkar

One of the best fast-bowling all-rounders to ever play for India, Ajit Agarkar has the second-highest ODI wickets to his name amongst the Indians. Agarkar claimed 36 scalps in 21 50-over matches while playing against the Aussies. His career-best bowling figures of 6/42 also came against the kangaroos.

1. Kapil Dev (45 Wickets)

Kapil Dev

The 1983 World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev is the leading Indian wicket-taker against Australia in One Day cricket. With 45 scalps in 41 matches, Kapil dominates the charts by a long margin. The 61-year old also claimed a 5-for while bowling against them.

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