Top 5 Bowlers in ODI History
We got a very rich history when it comes to One Day International Cricket. While many think that One Day format is a Batsmen domain, but bowlers have their say in this format. So without wasting much time, let us see the top 5 bowlers in the history of ODI cricket.
5. Michael Holding :
- Team: West Indies
- ODI Career Span: 1976-1987
- ODI Wickets: 142
- ODI Bowling Average: 21.36
- Career Best Rating: 875
People who know the game, surely remember Michael Holding and his trademark way of approaching the crease. This Jamaican fast bowler is one of the most iconic bowlers of West Indies, he is one of the few bowlers who terrified all the batting legends of that era. But nowadays, he is best known for his commentary.
4.Malcom Marshall :
- Team: West Indies
- ODI Career Span: 1980-1992
- ODI Wickets: 157
- ODI Bowling Average: 26.96
- Career Best Rating: 891
Malcom Marshall, another West Indies legend, who was not as gifted in height as his other teammates, but surely was a different proposition with ball in hand. He is the combination of both speed and swing, because of his height, he was able to hit the mark on a consistent basis. He was the part of the West Indies lethal bowling unit of that era.
3.Glenn McGrath:
Team: Australia
ODI Career Span: 1993-2007
ODI Wickets: 381
ODI Bowling Average: 22.02
Career Best Rating: 903
According to me, he is the best bowler of all time. He is one of those bowlers who can consistently hit any line he wants. The line he normally bowls are back of a length deliveries, but with his impeccable ability and skills, he always manages to get the best of his opposition.
2.Muttiah Muralitharan:
Team: Sri Lanka
ODI Career Span: 1993-2011
ODI Wickets: 534
ODI Bowling Average: 23.08
Career Best Rating: 913
He is regarded as the most controversial bowler of his era. He has the ability to deliver unplayable off spin, that too in turning sub continental pitches. Famously known for his dusra, he was a great servant to this amazing game of cricket. He was so good with his length and tricks, that even the best of batsmen used to see him though before launching big shots. A true legend of Sri Lanka in all aspects.
1.Joel Garner:
Team: West Indies
ODI Career Span: 1977-1987
ODI Wickets: 146
ODI Bowling Average: 18.84
Career Best Rating: 940
You might be surprised to see his name in the number 1 position, but his records speak all the things that he did on the pitch. The tallest of the West Indies lethal bowling lineup, he is a true legend in all senses. He is regarded as the bowler who bowls from cloud, he is that tall and adds to that his speed, followed by Marshall and Holding. They really had a very amazing bowling line-up and surely a very successful unit as a team.