Indian Cricket has seen some of the most talented bowlers of all time. From the likes of Fast bowlers like Kapil Dev to spinners like Anil Kumble, India always had a challenging bowling line-up. In this article, we will talk about the ‘Top 10 Wicket Takers for India in ODI Away From Home’; who have caused trouble for batters in world cricket.
1. Javagal Srinath
One of India’s; best fast bowlers, Javagal Srinath, tops this list with 212 wickets away from home in ODI. In away ODI games, Srinath has picked 212 wickets in 147 innings at an average of 26.90 and an economy of 4.37. Srinath was the first Indian fast bowler to pick 300 wickets in One Day Internationals. Srinath has picked 315 wickets at an average of 28.08 and an economy of 4.44 in his One Day International career.
2. Anil Kumble
The legendary Indian spinner Kumble comes 2nd in this list. The former spinner and former coach of Indian team Kumble has picked 208 wickets at an average of 31.99 and an economy of 4.21, away from home in One Day Internationals. Kumble has picked 334 wickets for India in One-Day Internationals at an average of 30.83 and an economy of 4.29. Kumble is also India's; highest wicket-taker in One Day Internationals.
3. Ajit Agarkar
The former Indian fast bowler Ajit Agarkar has picked 179 wickets in 120 innings at an average of 28.13 and an economy of 4.95 in One Day Internationals away from home. Agarkar has picked 288 wickets in 191 matches at an average of 27.85 and an economy of 5.07 for India in One Day International career. Agarkar once held the record of the fastest 50 wickets in One Day Internationals in just 23 matches, which Mendis broke in 2009.
4. Zaheer Khan
The legendary Indian left-arm pacer for India Zaheer Khan has picked 175 wickets in 129 matches at an average of 30.06 and an economy of 4.83 in One Day Internationals away from home. Zaheer has picked 269 wickets in 194 matches at an average of 30.11 and an economy of 4.95 in his One Day International career. Zaheer was the leading wicket-taker for India in the 2003 and 2011 World Cups and won the World Cup in 2011.
5. Harbhajan Singh
The former spinner Harbhajan Singh has picked 155 wickets in 139 matches at an average of 32.05 and an economy of 4.19 in One Day Internationals away from home. Harbhajan has picked 265 wickets in 234 matches at an average of 33.47 and an economy of 4.30 in his One Day International career. Harbhajan led the Indian spin bowling attack after Kumble and performed across venues. He was part of the World Cup-winning squad in 2011.
6. Kapil Dev
The former Indian All-Rounder Kapil Dev has picked 153 wickets in 140 matches at an average of 27.64 and a stunning economy of 3.55 in away games in One Day Internationals. Kapil Dev has picked 253 wickets in 225 matches at an average of 27.45 and an economy of 3.71 in his One Day International career. The Former Indian Captain played a significant role in India's; World Cup-winning campaign in 1983 and also led the Indian bowling for years.
7. Venkatesh Prasad
The former Indian pace bowler Venkatesh Prasad used to share the new ball with Jagaval Srinath. Prasad has picked 132 wickets in 115 matches at an average of 34.02 and an economy of 4.63 in away games in One-day internationals. In his career, Prasad has picked 196 wickets in 161 matches at an average of 32.30 and an economy of 4.67. The former fast bowler could swing balls in both ways and performed well in overseas conditions.
8. Irfan Pathan
Indian All-Rounder Irfan Pathan was known for his swing bowling ability and for hitting few blows in the middle. In away from away-from-home ODIs, Pathan has picked 127 wickets in 85 wickets at an average of 29.03 and an economy of 5.03. Pathan was also a part of the 2013 Indian Champions Trophy Squad, which won the tournament. In his One Day International Career, Pathan has picked 173 wickets in 120 games at an average of 29.72.
9. Ashish Nehra
Indian Left-Arm pacer Nehra was one of the best Indian left-arm pacers. Nehra has picked 113 wickets in 84 matches at an average of 27.69 and economy of 4.69 in away games in One Day Internationals. Nehra was part of the 2011 World Cup squad and the 2002 Champions Trophy winners squad. In his One Day International career, Nehra has picked 155 wickets in 117 games at an average of 31.6 and an economy of 5.21.
10. Mohammed Shami
The lethal right-arm bowler Shami has been one of the most successful fast bowlers in India. Away from home, Shami has picked 110 wickets in 57 matches at an average of 23.23 and an economy of 5.35 in One Day Internationals. Shami was the fastest Indian to pick 100 One-day International Wickets in 56 matches. In his career, Shami has taken 171 wickets in 94 games at an average of 25.50 and an economy of 5.57. Shami also has an excellent World Cup record, picking up 31 wickets in 11 games, including a hat trick.
