Cricket is a top-rated game. Everyone loves to watch the game. Many nations are playing cricket which is nearly unstoppable in their prime. One of those of teams is Australia. Australia has produced many world-class cricketers who never fail to entertain or surprise us. Matches between Australia and New Zealand are always full of excitement, and often, the game is fascinating to watch. There have been many records in Australia and New Zealand ODI matches. In this article, we will look at the top 10 cricketers with the most wickets in Australia and New Zealand ODI matches.
1. Martin Snedden – 38
Martin Snedden was an accurate and effective bowler for the New Zealand team. Martin was more successful in the ODI than the test because of his well-disguised Yorker balls. He has been a part of 30 ODI matches and has taken 38 wickets. His best bowling performance against Australia in ODIs is 5/42.
2. Chris Cairns – 42
Chris Cairns was a legendary all-rounder for the New Zealand team who played between 1989 and 2006. He was considered one of the finest all-rounders from all over the world. Chris was a part of 42 ODI matches against Australia and has taken 42 wickets. His best bowling performance against Australia in ODIs is 5/42.
3. Trent Boult – 42
Trent Boult is one of the best left-arm pacers in the present time of cricket. Trent is a fantastic bowler capable of taking a few wickets in the starting over of the match. Trent has been a part of 16 ODI matches against Australia and has taken 42 wickets. Trent’s best bowling performance in ODIs against Australia is 6/33.
4. Shane Bond – 44
Shane bond was fearsome and fragile fast bowler. Bond was also the best pace bowler for the New Zealand team after Hadlee. Bond has been a part of 17 ODI matches against Australia and has taken 44 wickets. Bond’s best bowling performance against Australia in ODIs is 6/23.
5. Sir Richard Hadlee – 46
Sir Richard Hadlee is the best cricketer ever for New Zealand. He is also one of the few crickets who have received the Knighthood. Richard has been a part of 36 ODI matches against Australia and has taken 46 wickets. His best bowling performance against Australia in ODIs is 5/26.
6. Shane Warne – 49
Shane Warne is arguably the best spinner of all time. Warne was the first bowler to reach 700 wickets in test cricket. Shane has been a part of 27 ODI matches against New Zealand and has taken 49 wickets. Shane’s best bowling performance against New Zealand in ODIs is 4/19.
7. Daniel Vettori – 50
Daniel Vettori is New Zealand’s one of the most valuable all-rounder of all time. He is also the youngest New Zealand player to play in test matches. He has been a part of 56 ODI matches against Australia and has taken 50 wickets. His best bowling performance against Australia in ODIs is 3/31.
8. Ewen Chatfield – 51
Ewen Chatfield was a fast-medium bowler who played for the New Zealand National team from 1975 to 1989. Ewen played 34 matches against Australia in ODIs and has taken 51 wickets. His best bowling performance is 5/34. He also has one fifer in ODIs against Australia.
9. Brett Lee – 52
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 28 matches against New Zealand in ODIs and has taken 52 wickets. His best bowling performance is 5/42.
10. Glenn McGrath – 59
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 New Zealand and has taken 59 wickets. His best bowling performance in ODIs against New Zealand is 5/37.
