The top ten bowlers in a single cricket match in terms of wickets taken include Rashid Khan, Shahid Afridi, and others
Arpita Kushwaha March 03, 2025 05:27 PM

The top ten bowlers with the most wickets in a single match: In cricket, there have been several well-known, famous bowlers who have shown exceptional performances in a single match.

top 10 bowlers with most wickets in a single match 1740985206096 1

Taking the most wickets in a match is the most exciting and difficult part of the game, and it calls for a combination of skill, precision, and consistency. A select group of bowlers have dominated the game throughout the years, eliminating many batsmen in a single match and making a significant impact on cricket history.

In ODI cricket, Varun Chakravarthy became the third Indian bowler to take a five-wicket haul.
Varun Chakravarthy

During the Champions Trophy 2025 encounter between India and New Zealand, Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy put on one such outstanding effort. Varun Chakravarthy, who is just playing in his second international encounter, let up 42 runs in 10 overs while taking 5 wickets.

Varun became only the third Indian bowler to claim five wickets in the Champions Trophy. By winning the match and advancing to the semi-finals, his outstanding performance gave India a commanding lead in the contest. He was a vital member of India’s bowling assault because of his ability to trick batters with his mysterious spin.

In a single cricket match, Chaminda Vaas takes the most wickets in the world.
We have compiled a list of the top ten bowlers in the world who have taken the most wickets in a single game. The player with the most wickets in a single innings is Chaminda Vaas, a cricketer from Sri Lanka. In an ODI match against Zimwabe on December 8, 2001, Chaminda gave up only 19 runs and claimed 8 wickets in 8 overs. In an ODI match against the West Indies on July 14, 2013, Pakistani player Shahid Afridi took wickets by conceding only 12 runs in 9 overs. He finished in second position.

The Top 10 Bowlers Who Have Taken the Most Wickets in a Single ODI Match
In addition to them, several more bowlers have made their mark in cricket by reaching comparable milestones. Bowlers have often changed the course of games with their outstanding stints, whether in Test cricket, One Day Internationals (ODIs), or Twenty20 matches. The top ten bowlers who have claimed the most wickets in a single ODI will be examined in this article.

cricket match, demonstrating their exceptional bowling abilities and breaking records.

Rank Name Country Wickets Run Given Overs Match Against Match date
  1. Chaminda Vaas Sri Lanka    8   19   8.0   Zimbabwe  08 Dec 2001
  2. Shahid Afridi Pakistan    7   12   9.0  West Indies  14 Jul 2013
  3. Glenn Macgrath Australia    7   15   7.0  Namibia  27 Feb 2003
  4. Rashid Khan Afghanistan    7   18   8.4  West Indies  09 Jun 2017
  5. Wanindu Hasranga Sri Lanka    7   19   5.5  Zimbabwe  11 Jan 2024
  6. Andy Bichel Australia    7   20  10.0  England  02 Mar 2003
  7. Charlie Cassel Scotland    7   21  5.4  Oman  22 Jul 2024
  8. Muttiah Murlidharan Sri Lanka   7   30  10.0  India  27 Oct 2000
  9. Ali Khan U.S.A.   7   32  9.4  Jersey  04 Apr 2023
 10. Tim Southee New Zealand   7   33  9.0  England  20 Feb 2015
© Copyright @2025 LIDEA. All Rights Reserved.