In cricket, wicket-taking is one of the most crucial aspects of the game, and Pakistani bowlers have always been known for their ability to take wickets. In this article, we will be discussing the top 10 Pakistani bowlers who have taken the most wickets in One Day Internationals (ODIs) in the year 2022. The list includes some of the most famous names in Pakistani cricket history, as well as some promising young talents. So, let's dive in and take a closer look.
1. Haris Rauf
On the top of this list, we have Haris Rauf. In 2022, Haris scalped 15 wickets in 7 innings with an economy rate of 5.59 runs per over. He leaked 330 runs in 66.4 overs and had a strike rate of 23.6.
2. Mohammad Wasim
Next up is Mohammad Wasim. Wasim also bagged 15 wickets in 8 innings in 2022. His best bowling figures were 4 wickets for 36 runs. During this tenure, Shadab had an economy rate of 5.14 runs per over.
3. Mohammad Nawaz
On number three, we have Mohammad Nawaz, who picked up 11 wickets in 6 innings in the year 2022. He leaked 254 runs with a strike rate of 31.6. His best bowling figures were 4 wickets for only 19 runs.
4. Naseem Shah
On the fourth spot, we have Naseem Shah with 10 wickets. In 2022, he recorded the best bowling figures when he scalped 5 wickets for 33 runs. His economy rate of 4.26 was quite impressive.
5. Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Shah Afridi stands in the fifth spot. Unable to play many games in 2022 due to injury concerns, Shaheen picked up 9 wickets in the four innings he featured in. He leaked 5.46 runs in an over with a strike rate of 21.3.
6. Shadab Khan
Next on the list is Shadab Khan, who racked up 8 wickets in 5 innings. His economy rate during the year was 4.82 runs per over and strike rate was 35.2. He has the ability to take wickets while maintaining a decent economy rate.
7. Zahid Mahmood
On number seven of this list, we have Zahid Mahmood with 4 wickets in 4 innings. His best bowling figures were 2 wickets for 59 runs. He bowled with a high economy rate of 6.11 runs per over.
8. Iftikhar Ahmed
Making it to the eighth spot on this list is Iftikhar Ahmed, who picked up 2 wickets in 3 innings. He leaked 112 runs in 17 overs at an economy rate of 6.58. This senior player has also contributed multiple crucial knocks with the bat in his career.
9. Khushdil Shah
Ranked ninth on this list is Khushdil Shah, again, with 2 wickets in 3 innings. He gave away 122 runs with a pretty high economy rate of 6.77. Apart from being handy with the ball, Khushdil has also been a run machine for Pakistan.
10. Hasan Ali
The last bowler to make it to this list of top wicket-takers is Hasan Ali, who also scalped 2 wickets in 3 innings while leaking 153 runs at an average economy rate of 6.58 runs per over. Hasan is known for his ability to take wickets in the middle overs.
