Cricket is an entertaining sport. Every cricket match is exciting to watch. Everyone loves to watch the game of cricket. There are many teams in the game of cricket which are very exciting to watch. One of them is Australia. Australia has played against numerous opponents. Pakistan is also a lovely team to watch. Australia and Pakistan have been a part of many ODI matches and records in these matches. This article will look at the top 10 batters with the most wickets taken in the ODI matches between Australia and Pakistan.
1. Saqlain Mushtaq – 27
Saqlain Mushtaq is the best spinner that Pakistan has ever produced. Saqlain was the first spinner to take a hat trick in the ODI World Cup. Saqlain has played 17 games against Australia in ODI and has taken 27 wickets in them. Saqlain’s best performance against India is 5/29.
2. Imran Khan – 28
Imran Khan was one of the finest cricketers that Pakistan ever produced. He was a monstrously talented all-rounder. Imran also led the Pakistan team to their first World Cup trophy. Imran has been a part of 29 ODI matches against Australia and has taken 28 wickets. His best bowling performance against Australia in ODIs is 3/13.
3. Terry Alderman – 28
Terry Alderman had a smile that was inscrutable just as his bowling. He had a fantastic control on ball with his impeccably aimed awayswingers and offcutters. He has been a part of 20 ODI matches against Pakistan and has taken 28 wickets in them. His best bowling performance against Pakistan in ODIs is 4/22.
4. Waqar Younis – 29
Waqar Younis was one of the fastest bowlers in his youth. Waqar strength was his pace and his deadly bouncers. Waqar also had an unplayable delivery in his bowling attack, reverse swing, which made him unplayable many times. Waqar has played 30 matches against Australia and has taken 29 wickets in them. Waqar’s best bowling performance against Australia is 6/59.
5. Shoaib Akhtar – 32
Shoaib Akhtar, also known as “Rawalpindi Express,” was the fastest bowler for Pakistan ever to play. Shoaib’s main strength was his fierce pace and his attitude, which scared many batters. Shoaib has played 24 matches against India and picked up 32 wickets. Shoaib’s best performance against Australia is 5/25.
6. Shane Warne – 37
Shane Warne is arguably the best spinner of all time. Warne was the first bowler to reach 700 wickets in test cricket. Warne has been a part of 22 ODI matches against Pakistan and has taken 37 wickets. His best bowling performance against Pakistan in ODIs is 4/33.
7. Brett Lee – 38
Brett Lee is one of the perfect bowlers for the Australian National team. Brett was also one of the fastest bowlers of his time. Brett has played 21 matches against Pakistan in ODIs and has taken 38 wickets. His best bowling performance against Pakistan in ODIs is 4/28.
8. Shahid Afridi – 49
Shahid Afridi is the most excellent all-rounder Pakistan could ever think of. Afridi is a compulsive basher. Afridi is the type of batter who would try every ball to hit for six. Apart from batting, Shahid is also a great bowler. He has been a part of 43 ODI matches against Australia and picked up 49 wickets. His best bowling performance against Australia is 6/38.
9. Glenn McGrath – 57
Glenn McGrath is one of the legendary bowlers from the Australian National team. McGrath was a very consistent bowler. Glenn has been a part of 32 matches in ODIs against Pakistan and has taken 57 wickets. His best bowling performance in ODIs against Pakistan is 5/27.
10. Wasim Akram – 67
Wasim Akram was “The Complete Bowler” at his time. Akram had complete control over swing and seam, all this at a high pace. Akram is also rated as the best left-arm fast bowler of all time by many. Akram has played 49 games against Australia in ODI and has taken 67 wickets in them, which is the highest by any. Akram’s best performance against Australia was 5/21.
