Cricket Record for Most Wickets in a Calendar Year: ODI, T20i, Test
This year, cricket fans around the world were treated to a symphony of ability, strategy, and uncompromising will as players from all over the world competed for the honor of taking the "most wickets in a calendar year."
Who were these extraordinary people, though, whose magical ball-spinning left an indelible effect on the history of cricket?
Which feats of skill and mastery came to light in the Test, ODI, and T20 formats?
We're on the edge of something big in cricket, so we hope you'll dig deeper, discover the stories behind the stats, and help us toast the game's true essence.
Get ready to be captivated as we reveal the backstories of the bowling greats who changed the game forever, one wicket at a time.
Cricket Record for Most Wickets in a Calendar Year: ODI, T20i, Test
Cricket Record for Most Wickets in a Calendar Year: ODI, T20i, Test
5
10
Player
Year
Mat
Overs
Mdns
Runs
Wkts
BBI
BBM
Ave
Econ
SR
8
4
M Muralidaran (SL)
2001
45
1089.5
245
2718
136
8/87
11/170
19.98
2.49
48.0
9
5
M Muralidaran (SL)
2006
40
854.2
147
2687
128
8/70
12/225
20.99
3.14
40.0
6
2
SK Warne (AUS)
1994
39
902.2
230
2319
120
8/71
12/128
19.32
2.57
45.1
6
1
GD McGrath (AUS)
1999
41
802.2
187
2408
119
5/14
10/78
20.23
3.00
40.4
2
0
MG Johnson (AUS)
2009
47
774.3
103
3185
113
5/69
8/137
28.18
4.11
41.1
6
1
GP Swann (ENG)
2010
39
736.0
123
2402
111
6/65
10/217
21.63
3.26
39.7
4
2
Saeed Ajmal (PAK)
2013
50
700.3
83
2435
111
7/95
11/118
21.93
3.47
37.8
9
3
M Muralidaran (SL)
2000
31
823.3
166
2143
109
7/30
13/171
19.66
2.60
45.3
7
0
AA Donald (SA)
1998
27
643.4
140
1987
107
6/88
8/74
18.57
3.08
36.0
5
2
DK Lillee (AUS)
1981
28
747.1
164
2204
105
7/83
11/159
20.99
2.94
42.6
4
0
GD McGrath (AUS/ICC)
2005
37
719.1
183
2115
104
6/115
9/82
20.33
2.94
41.4
4
1
M Ntini (SA)
2003
35
663.5
122
2382
104
5/66
10/220
22.90
3.58
38.2
5
0
J Garner (WI)
1984
28
722.0
169
1950
103
6/60
9/108
18.93
2.70
42.0
1
0
SM Pollock (SA)
2000
49
716.2
173
2138
103
5/20
6/67
20.75
2.98
41.7
6
0
Harbhajan Singh (IND)
2002
40
845.1
140
2591
102
7/48
8/85
25.40
3.06
49.7
5
0
Saqlain Mushtaq (PAK)
1997
42
671.3
99
2207
101
5/38
9/80
21.85
3.28
39.8
3
0
B Lee (AUS)
2005
39
648.5
96
2660
101
5/30
7/157
26.33
4.09
38.5
9
2
M Muralidaran (SL)
1998
26
720.1
167
1986
100
9/65
16/220
19.86
2.75
43.2
4
1
WPUJC Vaas (SL)
2001
41
721.3
154
2253
100
8/19
14/191
22.53
3.12
43.2
6
1
N Kapil Dev (IND)
1983
36
741.1
137
2254
100
9/83
10/135
22.54
3.04
44.4
2
0
SK Warne (AUS)
1999
50
793.2
152
2696
100
5/52
8/155
26.96
3.39
47.6
3
1
PJ Cummins (AUS)
2019
35
607.3
130
2030
99
6/23
10/62
20.50
3.34
36.8
9
1
MD Marshall (WI)
1984
30
692.5
139
1968
98
7/53
10/107
20.08
2.84
42.4
6
2
SK Warne (AUS/ICC)
2005
16
729.4
141
2141
98
6/46
12/246
21.84
2.93
44.6
4
0
GD McGrath (AUS)
2001
32
748.5
222
2148
97
7/76
8/114
22.14
2.86
46.3
8
3
R Ashwin (IND)
2016
31
662.4
103
2221
97
7/59
13/140
22.89
3.35
40.9
10
2
Waqar Younis (PAK)
1990
28
474.4
89
1429
96
7/76
12/130
14.88
3.01
29.6
3
1
Saeed Ajmal (PAK)
2012
39
517.4
73
1848
95
7/55
10/97
19.45
3.56
32.6
4
1
M Muralidaran (SL)
2003
31
688.3
206
1580
94
7/46
11/93
16.80
2.29
43.9
3
1
SK Warne (AUS)
2002
34
686.1
122
2197
93
7/94
11/188
23.62
3.20
44.2
3
0
SJ Harmison (ENG)
2004
30
678.4
128
2268
93
7/12
9/73
24.38
3.34
43.7
2
0
GD McGrath (AUS)
2002
37
616.5
169
1673
92
5/21
8/49
18.18
2.71
40.2
2
0
Waqar Younis (PAK)
2002
48
565.4
78
2448
92
6/55
7/82
26.60
4.32
36.8
7
1
Waqar Younis (PAK)
1993
30
467.0
74
1749
91
7/91
13/135
19.21
3.74
30.7
2
0
SK Warne (AUS)
1997
33
851.2
202
2410
91
6/48
9/111
26.48
2.83
56.1
5
1
DW Steyn (SA)
2008
26
538.0
92
1969
90
6/72
10/154
21.87
3.65
35.8
2
0
M Ntini (SA)
2002
39
577.0
100
2172
90
5/19
8/138
24.13
3.76
38.4
1
0
A Kumble (IND)
1996
40
693.4
103
2173
90
5/67
9/130
24.14
3.13
46.2
1
0
A Flintoff (ENG/ICC)
2005
33
679.3
99
2400
90
5/78
8/156
26.66
3.53
45.3
4
1
SK Warne (AUS)
2001
31
751.2
121
2640
90
7/165
11/229
29.33
3.51
50.0
3
1
Saeed Ajmal (PAK)
2011
33
671.4
130
1881
89
6/42
11/111
21.13
2.80
45.2
6
0
SM Pollock (SA)
1998
30
741.1
175
1982
89
7/87
9/103
22.26
2.67
49.9
2
0
Z Khan (IND)
2002
37
668.4
124
2392
89
5/29
6/85
26.87
3.57
45.0
4
0
MA Starc (AUS)
2015
30
491.5
82
1852
88
6/28
7/174
21.04
3.76
33.5
2
0
JN Gillespie (AUS)
2004
35
700.3
149
2090
88
5/32
9/80
23.75
2.98
47.7
3
0
SCJ Broad (ENG)
2009
36
574.0
90
2227
88
6/91
6/87
25.30
3.87
39.1
3
1
MG Johnson (AUS)
2008
32
717.0
121
2398
88
8/61
11/159
27.25
3.34
48.8
4
2
A Kumble (IND)
1999
40
840.1
165
2643
88
10/74
14/149
30.03
3.14
57.2
7
2
R Ashwin (IND)
2015
24
505.2
103
1633
87
7/66
12/98
18.77
3.23
34.8
2
0
Waqar Younis (PAK)
1996
41
509.5
66
2070
87
6/44
8/154
23.79
4.06
35.1
7
2
M Ntini (SA)
2006
26
488.2
79
1849
86
6/22
10/145
21.50
3.78
34.0
6
2
Harbhajan Singh (IND)
2001
34
775.4
147
2349
86
8/84
15/217
27.31
3.02
54.1
5
1
BAW Mendis (SL)
2008
24
310.4
38
1019
85
6/13
10/209
11.98
3.28
21.9
6
2
M Muralidaran (SL)
2002
25
602.1
153
1339
85
9/51
13/115
15.75
2.22
42.5
6
1
DW Steyn (SA)
2013
26
488.4
118
1406
85
6/8
11/60
16.54
2.87
34.4
4
0
SM Pollock (SA)
1999
36
603.4
170
1502
85
6/35
8/80
17.67
2.48
42.6
3
1
IK Pathan (IND)
2004
37
572.3
100
2159
85
6/51
11/96
25.40
3.77
40.4
4
1
Waqar Younis (PAK)
1994
31
464.5
53
1868
84
6/30
11/119
22.23
4.01
33.2
3
2
K Rabada (SA)
2017
29
515.1
90
1902
84
6/55
10/63
22.64
3.69
36.7
2
0
B Lee (AUS)
2003
34
583.4
107
2258
84
5/30
7/135
26.88
3.86
41.6
3
1
GP Swann (ENG)
2012
35
745.2
131
2306
84
6/82
10/181
27.45
3.09
53.2
2
1
Harbhajan Singh (IND)
2008
33
843.5
109
2596
84
6/102
10/153
30.90
3.07
60.2
2
0
SK Warne (AUS)
1993
21
882.2
318
1824
83
6/31
9/67
21.97
2.06
63.7
3
0
RA Jadeja (IND)
2013
40
563.1
90
1917
83
6/138
7/98
23.09
3.40
40.7
3
1
M Ntini (ICC/SA)
2005
32
552.2
89
2007
83
7/37
13/132
24.18
3.63
39.9
5
1
SCJ Broad (ENG)
2013
28
569.5
89
2188
83
7/44
11/121
26.36
3.83
41.1
5
1
SM Pollock (SA)
2001
34
708.5
190
1773
82
6/30
10/147
21.62
2.50
51.8
4
1
BKV Prasad (IND)
1996
38
576.4
89
2137
82
6/104
10/153
26.06
3.70
42.1
1
0
Abdul Razzaq (PAK)
2000
49
630.4
94
2168
82
5/48
6/155
26.43
3.43
46.1
6
2
A Kumble (IND)
2004
25
726.4
132
2389
82
8/141
13/181
29.13
3.28
53.1
5
0
Shoaib Akhtar (PAK)
2002
35
419.4
66
1571
81
6/11
8/72
19.39
3.74
31.0
4
1
K Rabada (SA)
2016
32
431.3
56
2000
81
7/112
13/144
24.69
4.63
31.9
3
0
B Lee (AUS)
2006
37
599.1
86
2308
81
5/22
6/83
28.49
3.85
44.3
4
1
R Ashwin (IND)
2013
37
617.1
102
2317
81
7/103
12/198
28.60
3.75
45.7
3
0
JM Anderson (ENG)
2009
41
633.4
109
2388
81
5/23
9/125
29.48
3.76
46.9
3
0
Z Khan (Asia/IND)
2007
42
615.4
91
2451
81
5/34
9/134
30.25
3.98
45.6
5
0
B Lee (AUS)
2008
29
700.5
113
2483
81
5/27
9/171
30.65
3.54
51.9
3
1
MA Starc (AUS)
2016
23
447.3
78
1699
80
6/50
11/94
21.23
3.79
33.5
3
0
M Morkel (SA)
2010
29
500.2
106
1796
80
5/20
7/98
22.45
3.58
37.5
Cricket Record for Most Wickets in a Calendar Year: ODI
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5
10
Player
Year
Mat
Inns
Balls
Overs
Mdns
Runs
Wkts
BBI
BBM
Ave
Econ
SR
3
2
-
Saqlain Mushtaq (PAK)
1997
36
34
1886
314.2
17
1293
69
5/38
5/38
18.73
4.11
27.33
2
2
-
Saqlain Mushtaq (PAK)
1996
33
32
1734
289.0
12
1269
65
5/29
5/29
19.52
4.39
26.67
2
1
-
Saeed Ajmal (PAK)
2013
33
33
1839
306.3
15
1268
62
5/24
5/24
20.45
4.13
29.66
2
-
-
SK Warne (AUS)
1999
37
36
1975
329.1
27
1443
62
4/29
4/29
23.27
4.38
31.85
3
-
-
A Kumble (IND)
1996
32
32
1825
304.1
16
1235
61
4/12
4/12
20.24
4.06
29.91
2
1
-
SM Pollock (SA)
2000
38
37
1989
331.3
28
1319
61
5/20
5/20
21.62
3.97
32.60
3
1
-
Abdul Razzaq (PAK)
2000
38
38
1889
314.5
22
1370
61
5/48
5/48
22.45
4.35
30.96
2
2
-
Waqar Younis (PAK)
1996
35
34
1721
286.5
17
1348
60
6/44
6/44
22.46
4.69
28.68
3
-
-
AB Agarkar (IND)
1998
30
30
1613
268.5
13
1378
58
4/35
4/35
23.75
5.12
27.81
2
1
-
M Muralidaran (SL)
2001
33
33
1851
308.3
29
1019
56
5/30
5/30
18.19
3.30
33.05
3
-
-
SM Pollock (SA)
2002
38
38
1997
332.5
33
1274
54
4/18
4/18
23.59
3.82
36.98
2
2
-
GD McGrath (AUS)
1999
27
27
1450
241.4
20
983
52
5/14
5/14
18.90
4.06
27.88
1
-
-
Junaid Khan (PAK)
2013
28
28
1371
228.3
17
1116
52
4/15
4/15
21.46
4.88
26.36
1
1
-
RA Jadeja (IND)
2013
34
34
1821
303.3
22
1321
52
5/36
5/36
25.40
4.35
35.01
1
1
-
Waqar Younis (PAK)
2002
36
36
1699
283.1
24
1424
52
5/38
5/38
27.38
5.02
32.67
2
1
-
AA Donald (SA)
1996
20
20
1102
183.4
5
787
51
6/23
6/23
15.43
4.28
21.60
2
1
-
B Lee (AUS)
2005
26
26
1355
225.5
23
1017
51
5/41
5/41
19.94
4.50
26.56
3
-
-
SK Warne (AUS)
1994
29
29
1640
273.2
13
1045
50
4/34
4/34
20.90
3.82
32.80
1
1
-
M Ntini (SA)
2002
31
31
1676
279.2
32
1196
50
5/31
5/31
23.92
4.28
33.52
1
1
-
Mashrafe Mortaza (BAN)
2006
27
27
1426
237.4
26
1003
49
6/26
6/26
20.46
4.22
29.10
3
3
-
BAW Mendis (SL)
2008
18
17
813
135.3
13
486
48
6/13
6/13
10.12
3.58
16.93
1
2
-
Rashid Khan (AFG)
2018
20
20
1068
178.0
12
694
48
5/24
5/24
14.45
3.89
22.25
-
3
-
SL Malinga (SL)
2011
24
23
1153
192.1
12
924
48
6/38
6/38
19.25
4.80
24.02
2
5
-
Waqar Younis (PAK)
1990
19
19
948
158.0
12
594
47
6/26
6/26
12.63
3.75
20.17
1
-
-
IK Pathan (IND)
2004
28
28
1491
248.3
11
1240
47
4/24
4/24
26.38
4.98
31.72
1
1
-
SL Malinga (SL)
2012
32
31
1596
266.0
11
1508
47
5/54
5/54
32.08
5.66
33.95
2
1
-
M Muralidaran (SL)
2003
24
24
1310
218.2
24
731
46
5/23
5/23
15.89
3.34
28.47
1
3
-
Azhar Mahmood (PAK)
1999
27
27
1380
230.0
20
866
46
6/18
6/18
18.82
3.76
30.00
1
1
-
NW Bracken (AUS)
2006
23
23
1168
194.4
19
866
46
5/67
5/67
18.82
4.44
25.39
1
2
-
B Lee (AUS)
2003
24
24
1232
205.2
23
926
46
5/30
5/30
20.13
4.50
26.78
1
1
-
C Pringle (NZ)
1994
26
26
1357
226.1
12
1041
46
5/45
5/45
22.63
4.60
29.50
3
-
-
Shakib Al Hasan (BAN)
2010
27
27
1494
249.0
8
1196
46
4/33
4/33
26.00
4.80
32.47
-
1
-
BKV Prasad (IND)
1999
35
34
1749
291.3
27
1229
46
5/27
5/27
26.71
4.21
38.02
-
-
-
JH Kallis (SA)
2000
39
37
1703
283.5
18
1356
46
3/40
3/40
29.47
4.77
37.02
1
-
-
MG Johnson (AUS)
2009
30
29
1570
261.4
14
1383
46
4/34
4/34
30.06
5.28
34.13
-
3
-
Hasan Ali (PAK)
2017
18
18
914
152.2
7
767
45
5/34
5/34
17.04
5.03
20.31
2
1
-
Kuldeep Yadav (IND)
2018
19
19
1034
172.2
4
800
45
6/25
6/25
17.77
4.64
22.97
2
1
-
Abdur Razzak (BAN)
2006
26
26
1386
231.0
19
808
45
5/33
5/33
17.95
3.49
30.80
3
-
-
M Ntini (SA)
2003
23
23
1169
194.5
16
816
45
4/24
4/24
18.13
4.18
25.97
4
2
-
Wasim Akram (PAK)
1993
26
26
1372
228.4
13
850
45
5/15
5/15
18.88
3.71
30.48
2
4
-
Shahid Afridi (PAK)
2011
27
26
1344
224.0
9
937
45
5/16
5/16
20.82
4.18
29.86
1
-
-
AA Donald (SA)
2002
25
25
1287
214.3
14
958
45
4/43
4/43
21.28
4.46
28.60
1
1
-
Naved-ul-Hasan (PAK)
2005
22
22
1129
188.1
6
969
45
6/27
6/27
21.53
5.14
25.08
4
-
-
R McLaren (SA)
2013
27
26
1251
208.3
6
1070
45
4/19
4/19
23.77
5.13
27.80
1
-
-
BKV Prasad (IND)
1996
30
30
1642
273.4
11
1298
45
4/27
4/27
28.84
4.74
36.48
1
-
-
RW Price (ZIM)
2009
27
27
1429
238.1
26
907
44
4/22
4/22
20.61
3.80
32.47
1
-
-
Wasim Akram (PAK)
2002
27
27
1358
226.2
18
968
44
4/22
4/22
22.00
4.27
30.86
3
2
-
B Lee (AUS)
2006
26
26
1390
231.4
15
1095
44
5/22
5/22
24.88
4.72
31.59
2
2
-
Rashid Khan (AFG)
2017
16
15
708
118.0
6
449
43
7/18
7/18
10.44
3.80
16.46
1
3
-
Bilal Khan (OMA)
2022
16
16
886
147.4
10
725
43
5/31
5/31
16.86
4.90
20.60
1
1
-
GD McGrath (AUS)
2002
26
26
1342
223.4
42
784
43
5/37
5/37
18.23
3.50
31.20
2
1
-
Wasim Akram (PAK)
1992
27
27
1461
243.3
17
930
43
5/19
5/19
21.62
3.81
33.97
2
1
-
S Lamichhane (NEP)
2023
21
21
1172
195.2
9
948
43
5/25
5/25
22.04
4.85
27.25
2
1
-
DL Vettori (NZ)
2007
31
29
1620
270.0
11
1123
43
5/7
5/7
26.11
4.15
37.67
1
-
-
JE Emburey (ENG)
1987
31
31
1741
290.1
15
1215
43
4/37
4/37
28.25
4.18
40.48
-
1
-
WPUJC Vaas (SL)
2001
29
29
1394
232.2
30
930
42
8/19
8/19
22.14
4.00
33.19
2
1
-
Mohammed Shami (IND)
2019
21
21
1064
177.2
10
951
42
5/69
5/69
22.64
5.36
25.33
-
-
-
DW Fleming (AUS)
1999
26
26
1357
226.1
20
952
42
3/14
3/14
22.66
4.20
32.30
3
1
-
Waqar Younis (PAK)
1994
24
24
1303
217.1
13
974
42
6/30
6/30
23.19
4.48
31.02
2
-
-
HH Streak (ZIM)
2001
31
30
1515
252.3
22
1148
42
4/8
4/8
27.33
4.54
36.07
2
-
-
AU Rashid (ENG)
2018
24
23
1278
213.0
1
1154
42
4/36
4/36
27.47
5.41
30.42
1
1
-
JH Kallis (SA)
2002
33
32
1508
251.2
8
1190
42
5/41
5/41
28.33
4.73
35.90
2
2
-
MA Starc (AUS)
2015
18
18
868
144.4
6
667
41
6/28
6/28
16.26
4.61
21.17
4
-
-
B Lee (AUS)
2002
20
20
994
165.4
13
775
41
4/32
4/32
18.90
4.67
24.24
1
2
-
Waqar Younis (PAK)
2001
21
21
1000
166.4
8
821
41
7/36
7/36
20.02
4.92
24.39
-
1
-
L Klusener (SA)
1999
27
26
1163
193.5
9
855
41
5/21
5/21
20.85
4.41
28.36
4
-
-
JM Anderson (ENG)
2003
24
23
1214
202.2
24
924
41
4/25
4/25
22.53
4.56
29.60
-
3
-
RJ Harris (AUS)
2010
16
15
785
130.5
13
607
40
5/19
5/19
15.17
4.63
19.62
4
1
-
MJ McClenaghan (NZ)
2013
15
15
801
133.3
3
761
40
5/58
5/58
19.02
5.70
20.02
1
1
-
Mohammad Sami (PAK)
2003
22
21
1065
177.3
11
769
40
5/10
5/10
19.22
4.33
26.62
-
-
-
R Ashwin (IND)
2013
29
29
1559
259.5
6
1353
40
3/39
3/39
33.82
5.20
38.97
-
1
-
Z Khan (Asia/IND)
2007
33
33
1700
283.2
22
1396
40
5/42
5/42
34.90
4.92
42.50
Cricket Record for Most Wickets in a Calendar Year: T20I
4
5
10
Player
Year
Mat
Inns
Balls
Overs
Mdns
Runs
Wkts
BBI
BBM
Ave
Econ
SR
2
1
-
YM Nkanya (TAN)
2022
28
26
546
91.0
4
387
45
5/2
5/2
8.60
4.25
12.13
1
-
-
JB Little (IRE)
2022
26
26
584
97.2
1
738
39
4/35
4/35
18.92
7.58
14.97
1
-
-
AR Ramjani (UGA)
2023
19
19
413
68.5
2
328
38
4/9
4/9
8.63
4.76
10.86
-
1
-
S Lamichhane (NEP)
2022
18
18
426
71.0
-
410
38
5/9
5/9
10.78
5.77
11.21
2
1
-
B Kumar (IND)
2022
32
31
622
103.4
7
724
37
5/4
5/4
19.56
6.98
16.81
1
-
-
PWH de Silva (SL)
2021
20
20
462
77.0
-
419
36
4/9
4/9
11.63
5.44
12.83
2
-
-
T Shamsi (SA)
2021
22
22
504
84.0
-
481
36
4/25
4/25
13.36
5.72
14.00
-
2
-
DM Nakrani (UGA)
2021
22
21
444
74.0
3
374
35
6/7
6/7
10.68
5.05
12.68
1
-
-
PWH de Silva (SL)
2022
19
19
432
72.0
1
533
34
4/33
4/33
15.67
7.40
12.70
1
-
-
Arshdeep Singh (IND)
2022
21
21
439
73.1
1
598
33
4/37
4/37
18.12
8.17
13.30
1
-
-
K Irakoze (RWN)
2022
24
23
478
79.4
2
460
31
4/20
4/20
14.83
5.77
15.41
1
-
-
AJ Tye (AUS)
2018
19
18
411
68.3
1
587
31
4/23
4/23
18.93
8.56
13.25
-
-
-
Haris Rauf (PAK)
2022
23
23
511
85.1
1
643
31
3/28
3/28
20.74
7.54
16.48
1
1
-
Waseem Abbas (MLT)
2021
18
18
381
63.3
1
459
29
5/37
5/37
15.82
7.22
13.13
1
-
-
S Lamichhane (NEP)
2019
16
16
354
59.0
-
384
28
4/20
4/20
13.71
6.50
12.64
2
-
-
BD Glover (NED)
2019
19
19
390
65.0
-
448
28
4/12
4/12
16.00
6.89
13.92
2
-
-
Karan KC (NEP)
2019
19
19
395
65.5
-
476
28
4/17
4/17
17.00
7.23
14.10
2
-
-
Mustafizur Rahman (BAN)
2021
20
20
417
69.3
3
487
28
4/12
4/12
17.39
7.00
14.89
-
-
-
Shadab Khan (PAK)
2018
19
19
442
73.4
-
488
28
3/19
3/19
17.42
6.62
15.78
-
-
-
JJ Bumrah (IND)
2016
21
21
477
79.3
4
527
28
3/11
3/11
18.82
6.62
17.03
1
1
-
JO Holder (WI)
2022
19
19
423
70.3
1
580
28
5/27
5/27
20.71
8.22
15.10
1
-
-
IS Sodhi (NZ)
2022
22
22
484
80.4
-
643
28
4/28
4/28
22.96
7.97
17.28
-
-
-
J Miyaji (UGA)
2022
18
17
336
56.0
3
334
27
3/7
3/7
12.37
5.96
12.44
1
-
-
DP Nannes (AUS)
2010
14
14
318
53.0
2
403
27
4/18
4/18
14.92
7.60
11.77
1
-
-
MR Adair (IRE)
2019
17
17
377
62.5
2
413
27
4/40
4/40
15.29
6.57
13.96
3
-
-
H Ssenyondo (UGA)
2023
20
20
442
73.4
2
425
27
4/4
4/4
15.74
5.76
16.37
2
-
-
IS Sodhi (NZ)
2021
16
16
336
56.0
-
457
27
4/28
4/28
16.92
8.16
12.44
1
-
-
PA van Meekeren (NED)
2019
18
18
409
68.1
-
495
27
4/38
4/38
18.33
7.26
15.14
1
-
-
K Waiswa (UGA)
2023
20
17
306
51.0
2
333
26
4/29
4/29
12.80
6.52
11.76
-
-
-
E Sebareme (RWN)
2022
23
21
401
66.5
3
351
26
3/11
3/11
13.50
5.25
15.42
-
-
-
F Nsubuga (UGA)
2022
24
23
479
79.5
7
390
26
2/4
2/4
15.00
4.88
18.42
1
-
-
LM Jongwe (ZIM)
2021
14
14
304
50.4
-
400
26
4/18
4/18
15.38
7.89
11.69
1
-
-
K Nassoro (TAN)
2022
29
22
415
69.1
2
417
26
4/14
4/14
16.03
6.02
15.96
1
-
-
Iqbal Hussain (QAT)
2019
15
15
313
52.1
-
426
26
4/33
4/33
16.38
8.16
12.03
2
-
-
AM Kimote (TAN)
2022
28
26
401
66.5
1
473
26
4/13
4/13
18.19
7.07
15.42
2
-
-
JR Hazlewood (AUS)
2022
17
17
378
63.0
2
474
26
4/12
4/12
18.23
7.52
14.53
-
1
-
A Zampa (AUS)
2021
21
21
459
76.3
-
547
26
5/19
5/19
21.03
7.15
17.65
2
2
-
D Maisuria (BOT)
2022
11
10
220
36.4
-
190
25
5/18
5/18
7.60
5.18
8.80
1
-
-
JJ Huo (MOZ)
2022
15
13
212
35.2
3
208
25
4/11
4/11
8.32
5.88
8.48
2
-
-
Saeed Ajmal (PAK)
2012
16
16
384
64.0
1
391
25
4/23
4/23
15.64
6.10
15.36
2
-
-
Shakib Al Hasan (BAN)
2021
18
18
418
69.4
1
422
25
4/9
4/9
16.88
6.05
16.72
1
-
-
Sikandar Raza (ZIM)
2022
24
23
432
72.0
1
442
25
4/8
4/8
17.68
6.13
17.28
2
-
-
SA Jumbe (TAN)
2022
25
23
364
60.4
-
456
25
4/24
4/24
18.24
7.51
14.56
1
-
-
B Stanlake (AUS)
2018
16
16
354
59.0
2
460
25
4/8
4/8
18.40
7.79
14.16
1
-
-
Hasan Ali (PAK)
2021
18
17
358
59.4
2
482
25
4/18
4/18
19.28
8.07
14.32
1
-
-
Shadab Khan (PAK)
2022
20
20
454
75.4
-
514
25
4/8
4/8
20.56
6.79
18.16
-
1
-
SM Curran (ENG)
2022
19
19
418
69.4
-
527
25
5/10
5/10
21.08
7.56
16.72
1
-
-
Haris Rauf (PAK)
2021
23
21
459
76.3
-
637
25
4/22
4/22
25.48
8.32
18.36
-
-
-
MR Adair (IRE)
2022
27
27
548
91.2
-
790
25
3/16
3/16
31.60
8.64
21.92
1
1
-
D Ravu (PNG)
2019
17
16
253
42.1
-
221
24
5/15
5/15
9.20
5.24
10.54
2
1
-
N Nipiko (VAN)
2019
14
13
236
39.2
-
311
24
5/19
5/19
12.95
7.90
9.83
-
-
-
Sahir Naqash (GER)
2023
13
13
261
43.3
-
337
24
3/24
3/24
14.04
7.74
10.87
1
-
-
MR Adair (IRE)
2021
13
13
292
48.4
-
363
24
4/23
4/23
15.12
7.45
12.16
2
-
-
Bilal Khan (OMA)
2019
16
16
336
56.0
2
378
24
4/19
4/19
15.75
6.75
14.00
1
-
-
DG Blampied (JER)
2019
17
17
370
61.4
1
395
24
4/20
4/20
16.45
6.40
15.41
1
-
-
Bilal Muhammad (MLT)
2021
18
18
404
67.2
3
403
24
4/10
4/10
16.79
5.98
16.83
-
-
-
TG Southee (NZ)
2021
17
17
389
64.5
-
471
24
3/15
3/15
19.62
7.26
16.20
-
-
-
A Nathwani (Aut)
2022
13
13
282
47.0
-
263
23
3/14
3/14
11.43
5.59
12.26
-
-
-
BFW de Leede (NED)
2022
15
14
246
41.0
-
276
23
3/19
3/19
12.00
6.73
10.69
1
-
-
S Thakor (TAN)
2022
21
19
366
61.0
3
276
23
4/5
4/5
12.00
4.52
15.91
-
1
-
JN Frylinck (NAM)
2021
13
13
267
44.3
-
306
23
6/24
6/24
13.30
6.87
11.60
-
-
-
MRJ Watt (SCOT)
2019
12
12
288
48.0
1
323
23
3/18
3/18
14.04
6.72
12.52
2
1
-
YS Chahal (IND)
2017
11
11
249
41.3
-
325
23
6/25
6/25
14.13
7.83
10.82
-
1
-
Rizwan Butt (BHR)
2022
14
13
287
47.5
1
363
23
5/16
5/16
15.78
7.58
12.47
1
-
-
RE van der Merwe (NED)
2019
18
18
391
65.1
1
368
23
4/35
4/35
16.00
5.64
17.00
-
-
-
Rashid Khan (AFG)
2016
15
15
354
59.0
-
371
23
3/11
3/11
16.13
6.28
15.39
1
-
-
R Ashwin (IND)
2016
17
17
354
59.0
1
372
23
4/8
4/8
16.17
6.30
15.39
1
-
-
JR Hazlewood (AUS)
2021
15
15
328
54.4
2
376
23
4/39
4/39
16.34
6.87
14.26
2
-
-
AU Rashid (ENG)
2021
16
16
350
58.2
1
409
23
4/2
4/2
17.78
7.01
15.21
-
1
-
Waqas Ahmad (MLT)
2023
15
15
345
57.3
1
413
23
5/11
5/11
17.95
7.18
15.00
-
-
-
TA Boult (NZ)
2021
15
15
352
58.4
-
415
23
3/17
3/17
18.04
7.07
15.30
-
-
-
MJ Santner (NZ)
2022
18
18
396
66.0
-
438
23
3/15
3/15
19.04
6.63
17.21
-
-
-
TG Southee (NZ)
2022
15
15
338
56.2
1
450
23
3/6
3/6
19.56
7.98
14.69
-
-
-
WB Rankin (IRE)
2019
18
18
414
69.0
1
492
23
3/29
3/29
21.39
7.13
18.00
-
-
-
Mahedi Hasan (BAN)
2021
25
24
489
81.3
-
529
23
3/19
3/19
23.00
6.49
21.26
-
-
-
YS Chahal (IND)
2022
21
20
417
69.3
-
536
23
3/20
3/20
23.30
7.71
18.13
-
-
-
Shaheen Shah Afridi (PAK)
2021
21
21
457
76.1
2
599
23
3/26
3/26
26.04
7.86
19.86
1
-
-
HV Patel (IND)
2022
22
21
437
72.5
-
678
23
4/25
4/25
29.47
9.30
19.00
-
-
-
Janak Prakash (SGP)
2022
20
20
424
70.4
-
689
23
3/35
3/35
29.95
9.75
18.43
2
-
-
Rashid Khan (AFG/ICC)
2018
8
8
180
30.0
-
191
22
4/12
4/12
8.68
6.36
8.18
-
-
-
Vraj Patel (KENYA)
2022
15
14
299
49.5
3
213
22
3/12
3/12
9.68
4.27
13.59
1
-
-
BM Scholtz (NAM)
2019
14
14
318
53.0
-
285
22
4/12
4/12
12.95
5.37
14.45
-
-
-
SW Tait (AUS)
2010
14
14
310
51.4
2
324
22
3/13
3/13
14.72
6.27
14.09
1
-
-
MR Adair (IRE)
2023
13
13
270
45.0
-
332
22
4/13
4/13
15.09
7.37
12.27
-
-
-
Al-Amin Hossain (BAN)
2016
14
13
251
41.5
-
334
22
3/25
3/25
15.18
7.98
11.40
-
-
-
Amjad Javed (UAE)
2016
12
12
258
43.0
-
341
22
3/25
3/25
15.50
7.93
11.72
1
1
-
L Ngidi (SA)
2022
13
13
241
40.1
-
355
22
5/39
5/39
16.13
8.83
10.95
1
1
-
Ghulam Ahmadi (GER)
2023
14
14
299
49.5
1
362
22
5/23
5/23
16.45
7.26
13.59
2
-
-
Nasum Ahmed (BAN)
2021
18
18
341
56.5
3
377
22
4/10
4/10
17.13
6.63
15.50
-
-
-
Shoriful Islam (BAN)
2021
17
17
330
55.0
-
406
22
3/33
3/33
18.45
7.38
15.00
1
-
-
Saeed Ajmal (PAK)
2010
18
17
367
61.1
-
419
22
4/26
4/26
19.04
6.85
16.68
1
-
-
PVD Chameera (SL)
2021
20
20
415
69.1
-
501
22
4/17
4/17
22.77
7.24
18.86
-
-
-
PM Seelaar (NED)
2019
25
24
435
72.3
1
519
22
3/17
3/17
23.59
7.15
19.77
-
-
-
V Baskaran (SGP)
2022
20
20
395
65.5
1
525
22
3/39
3/39
23.86
7.97
17.95
-
-
-
Mohammad Nawaz (PAK)
2022
25
22
418
69.4
-
537
22
3/5
3/5
24.40
7.70
19.00
-
-
-
M Theekshana (SL)
2022
22
22
511
85.1
-
572
22
3/24
3/24
26.00
6.71
23.22
1
1
-
Kuldeep Yadav (IND)
2018
9
9
207
34.3
1
206
21
5/24
5/24
9.80
5.97
9.85
1
-
-
JN Frylinck (NAM)
2019
14
13
253
42.1
-
240
21
4/21
4/21
11.42
5.69
12.04
1
1
-
N Vanua (PNG)
2019
16
16
302
50.2
3
286
21
5/17
5/17
13.61
5.68
14.38
1
-
-
Khawar Ali (OMA)
2019
15
15
285
47.3
-
289
21
4/16
4/16
13.76
6.08
13.57
Cricket Record for Most Wickets in a Calendar Year: Test
4
5
10
Player
Year
Mat
Inns
Balls
Overs
Mdns
Runs
Wkts
BBI
BBM
Ave
Econ
SR
9
6
2
SK Warne (AUS)
2005
15
30
4336
722.4
141
2114
96
6/46
12/246
22.02
2.92
45.16
4
9
5
M Muralidaran (SL)
2006
11
21
3532
588.4
137
1521
90
8/70
12/225
16.90
2.58
39.24
8
5
2
DK Lillee (AUS)
1981
13
25
3710
618.2
147
1781
85
7/83
11/159
20.95
2.88
43.64
3
7
-
AA Donald (SA)
1998
14
26
3232
538.4
135
1571
80
6/88
8/74
19.63
2.91
40.40
5
7
4
M Muralidaran (SL)
2001
12
23
4688
781.2
216
1699
80
8/87
11/170
21.23
2.17
58.60
4
4
-
J Garner (WI)
1984
15
29
3626
604.2
149
1629
79
6/60
9/108
20.62
2.69
45.89
6
7
3
M Muralidaran (SL)
2000
10
17
3740
623.2
147
1463
75
7/84
13/171
19.50
2.34
49.86
5
5
1
N Kapil Dev (IND)
1983
18
25
3469
578.1
112
1739
75
9/83
10/135
23.18
3.00
46.25
6
5
1
DW Steyn (SA)
2008
13
24
2653
442.1
85
1481
74
6/72
10/154
20.01
3.34
35.85
4
5
-
N Kapil Dev (IND)
1979
17
29
3553
592.1
141
1699
74
6/63
9/121
22.95
2.86
48.01
3
6
2
A Kumble (IND)
2004
12
23
3680
613.2
127
1838
74
8/141
13/181
24.83
2.99
49.72
1
9
1
MD Marshall (WI)
1984
13
25
3251
541.5
120
1471
73
7/53
10/107
20.15
2.71
44.53
8
2
-
SK Warne (AUS)
1993
16
29
5054
842.2
316
1697
72
6/31
9/67
23.56
2.01
70.19
1
8
3
R Ashwin (IND)
2016
12
23
3508
584.4
102
1721
72
7/59
13/140
23.90
2.94
48.72
4
4
1
GD McKenzie (AUS)
1964
14
25
4106
-
119
1737
71
7/153
10/91
24.46
2.53
57.83
3
6
2
SK Warne (AUS)
1994
10
19
3774
629.0
217
1274
70
8/71
12/128
18.20
2.02
53.91
4
5
2
SK Warne (AUS)
2004
12
22
3472
578.4
123
1685
70
6/125
10/155
24.07
2.91
49.60
2
6
-
SM Pollock (SA)
1998
14
25
3592
598.4
165
1411
69
7/87
9/103
20.44
2.35
52.05
3
7
2
M Muralidaran (SL)
1998
8
16
3302
550.2
162
1256
68
9/65
16/220
18.47
2.28
48.55
1
4
-
GD McGrath (AUS)
2001
14
27
3508
584.4
196
1473
68
7/76
8/114
21.66
2.51
51.58
7
1
-
A Flintoff (ENG/ICC)
2005
14
26
3194
532.2
89
1660
68
5/78
8/156
24.41
3.11
46.97
4
2
-
SK Warne (AUS)
1997
15
28
4091
681.5
194
1661
68
6/48
9/111
24.42
2.43
60.16
6
3
1
SK Warne (AUS)
2002
10
20
2874
479.0
109
1310
67
7/94
11/188
19.55
2.73
42.89
2
4
1
GD McGrath (AUS)
1999
14
27
3364
560.4
167
1425
67
5/28
10/78
21.26
2.54
50.20
4
3
-
SJ Harmison (ENG)
2004
13
25
3161
526.5
115
1603
67
7/12
9/73
23.92
3.04
47.17
1
6
1
IT Botham (ENG)
1978
12
23
2877
-
95
1201
66
8/34
11/140
18.19
2.50
43.59
4
4
1
CA Walsh (WI)
2000
14
24
3501
583.3
184
1234
66
6/74
10/117
18.69
2.11
53.04
3
6
2
Sir RJ Hadlee (NZ)
1985
10
18
2588
431.2
104
1116
64
9/52
15/123
17.43
2.58
40.43
3
6
1
GP Swann (ENG)
2010
14
25
3456
576.0
121
1662
64
6/65
10/217
25.96
2.88
54.00
3
4
-
GD McGrath (AUS)
1997
13
25
3113
518.5
151
1347
63
8/38
9/103
21.38
2.59
49.41
2
5
-
Harbhajan Singh (IND)
2002
13
24
3567
594.3
132
1463
63
7/48
8/85
23.22
2.46
56.61
2
5
1
NM Lyon (AUS)
2017
11
20
3290
548.2
106
1484
63
8/50
13/154
23.55
2.70
52.22
3
2
-
MG Johnson (AUS)
2009
13
24
3017
502.5
89
1728
63
5/69
8/137
27.42
3.43
47.88
5
2
1
MG Johnson (AUS)
2008
14
28
3510
585.0
107
1828
63
8/61
11/159
29.01
3.12
55.71
5
2
1
Harbhajan Singh (IND)
2008
13
23
4230
705.0
105
1987
63
6/102
10/153
31.53
2.81
67.14
2
5
2
Imran Khan (PAK)
1982
9
17
2359
393.1
112
824
62
8/58
14/116
13.29
2.09
38.04
4
7
2
R Ashwin (IND)
2015
9
17
2260
376.4
94
1067
62
7/66
12/98
17.20
2.83
36.45
2
4
1
CA Walsh (WI)
1995
12
23
3051
508.3
111
1349
62
7/37
13/55
21.75
2.65
49.20
5
3
-
GD McGrath (AUS)
2005
13
26
3144
524.0
152
1352
62
6/115
9/82
21.80
2.58
50.70
4
4
1
IT Botham (ENG)
1981
13
21
3338
556.2
136
1584
62
6/95
10/253
25.54
2.84
53.83
1
5
1
SCJ Broad (ENG)
2013
14
26
2869
478.1
87
1600
62
7/44
11/121
25.80
3.34
46.27
2
8
3
SF Barnes (ENG)
1912
9
15
2201
366.5
99
863
61
8/29
13/57
14.14
2.35
36.08
4
4
1
MD Marshall (WI)
1988
10
20
2477
412.5
82
1072
60
7/22
10/92
17.86
2.59
41.28
3
4
1
DW Steyn (SA)
2010
11
20
2341
390.1
80
1285
60
7/51
10/108
21.41
3.29
39.01
1
7
2
HMRKB Herath (SL)
2012
10
18
3224
537.2
91
1417
60
6/43
12/171
23.61
2.63
53.73
2
6
2
Harbhajan Singh (IND)
2001
12
22
3424
570.4
133
1557
60
8/84
15/217
25.95
2.72
57.06
3
2
1
PJ Cummins (AUS)
2019
12
23
2640
440.0
119
1188
59
6/23
10/62
20.13
2.70
44.74
4
4
1
M Ntini (SA)
2003
12
24
2814
469.0
106
1566
59
5/66
10/220
26.54
3.33
47.69
4
3
1
GP Swann (ENG)
2012
14
24
3806
634.2
124
1766
59
6/82
10/181
29.93
2.78
64.50
3
5
2
M Ntini (SA)
2006
10
19
2153
358.5
61
1253
58
6/100
10/145
21.60
3.49
37.12
4
3
1
WPUJC Vaas (SL)
2001
12
23
2935
489.1
124
1323
58
7/71
14/191
22.81
2.70
50.60
2
5
2
ARC Fraser (ENG)
1998
14
23
2909
484.5
116
1327
58
8/53
11/110
22.87
2.73
50.15
2
3
1
MJ Hoggard (ENG)
2005
13
24
2453
408.5
61
1514
58
7/61
12/205
26.10
3.70
42.29
2
4
1
SK Warne (AUS)
2001
13
25
3501
583.3
113
1809
58
7/165
11/229
31.18
3.10
60.36
3
5
2
FS Trueman (ENG)
1963
10
19
2607
-
89
999
57
7/44
12/119
17.52
2.29
45.73
3
4
-
RGD Willis (ENG)
1978
14
26
2977
-
94
1067
57
5/32
7/73
18.71
2.15
52.22
3
5
2
HMRKB Herath (SL)
2016
9
17
2474
412.2
89
1079
57
8/63
13/145
18.92
2.61
43.40
3
3
2
K Rabada (SA)
2017
11
20
2160
360.0
78
1156
57
6/55
10/63
20.28
3.21
37.89
4
3
1
JM Anderson (ENG)
2010
12
23
2778
463.0
120
1309
57
6/17
11/71
22.96
2.82
48.73
5
2
-
MG Hughes (AUS)
1993
12
22
3033
505.3
127
1448
57
5/64
8/151
25.40
2.86
53.21
2
4
1
SCG MacGill (AUS)
2003
11
22
3148
524.4
107
1687
57
5/56
10/133
29.59
3.21
55.22
1
3
-
B Lee (AUS)
2008
14
28
3481
580.1
105
1884
57
5/59
9/171
33.05
3.24
61.07
3
2
-
A Kumble (IND)
2006
12
23
3798
633.0
130
1910
57
6/78
9/146
33.50
3.01
66.63
3
4
1
CJ McDermott (AUS)
1991
9
17
2416
402.4
82
1188
56
8/97
11/157
21.21
2.95
43.14
3
2
-
SCJ Broad (ENG)
2015
14
27
2703
450.3
111
1334
56
8/15
9/51
23.82
2.96
48.26
2
5
1
HMRKB Herath (SL)
2014
9
18
3355
559.1
134
1522
56
9/127
14/184
27.17
2.72
59.91
5
2
-
R Ashwin (IND)
2017
11
21
3324
554.0
119
1545
56
6/41
8/125
27.58
2.78
59.35
4
6
1
Waqar Younis (PAK)
1993
7
12
1626
271.0
59
838
55
7/91
13/135
15.23
3.09
29.56
2
4
-
JM Anderson (ENG)
2017
11
21
2556
426.0
128
967
55
7/42
9/73
17.58
2.26
46.47
4
5
2
M Muralidaran (SL)
2002
8
14
2836
472.4
139
979
55
9/51
13/115
17.80
2.07
51.56
2
4
1
SM Pollock (SA)
2001
13
26
3126
521.0
166
1176
55
6/30
10/147
21.38
2.25
56.83
3
1
-
JN Gillespie (AUS)
2004
14
28
3087
514.3
129
1369
55
5/56
9/80
24.89
2.66
56.12
3
4
2
AA Mailey (AUS)
1921
9
18
2849
474.5
64
1567
55
9/121
13/236
28.49
3.30
51.80
3
3
-
R Ashwin (IND)
2021
9
18
2323
387.1
82
899
54
6/61
9/207
16.64
2.32
43.01
6
4
-
R Benaud (AUS)
1959
8
16
3184
-
177
1007
54
5/76
9/173
18.64
1.89
58.96
3
3
-
MD Marshall (WI)
1983
11
20
2371
395.1
99
1116
54
6/37
9/102
20.66
2.82
43.90
3
4
-
TM Alderman (AUS)
1981
10
19
2672
445.2
105
1222
54
6/135
9/130
22.62
2.74
49.48
2
3
-
RA Jadeja (IND)
2017
10
20
3051
508.3
130
1245
54
6/63
9/178
23.05
2.44
56.50
3
5
-
DL Vettori (NZ)
2008
14
23
3543
590.3
155
1411
54
6/56
9/133
26.12
2.38
65.61
3
4
2
A Kumble (IND)
1999
10
19
3491
581.5
158
1461
54
10/74
14/149
27.05
2.51
64.64
4
4
-
GP Swann (ENG)
2009
12
21
3108
518.0
111
1508
54
5/54
9/164
27.92
2.91
57.55
3
1
-
M Ntini (SA)
2008
15
28
2827
471.1
102
1537
54
5/94
7/149
28.46
3.26
52.35
4
1
-
J Garner (WI)
1980
12
22
2726
454.2
139
880
53
6/56
7/73
16.60
1.93
51.43
4
4
2
H Trumble (AUS)
1902
8
15
2640
440.0
140
974
53
8/65
12/173
18.37
2.21
49.81
1
4
1
MA Holding (WI)
1976
11
21
2433
-
98
1080
53
8/92
14/149
20.37
2.66
45.90
-
4
1
M Muralidaran (ICC/SL)
2005
8
15
2049
341.3
69
963
52
8/46
10/83
18.51
2.81
39.40
2
2
1
K Rabada (SA)
2018
10
20
1987
331.1
73
1044
52
6/54
11/150
20.07
3.15
38.21
2
4
-
GD McGrath (AUS)
1995
10
20
2319
386.3
92
1138
52
6/47
8/107
21.88
2.94
44.59
-
2
-
RGD Willis (ENG)
1982
13
24
2428
404.4
72
1236
52
6/101
9/142
23.76
3.05
46.69
5
1
1
SK Warne (AUS)
1995
12
22
3051
508.3
156
1254
52
7/23
11/77
24.11
2.46
58.67
2
5
2
HMRKB Herath (SL)
2017
11
19
2791
465.1
77
1432
52
6/43
11/136
27.53
3.07
53.67
2
3
-
BS Chandrasekhar (IND)
1976
11
17
3139
-
108
1458
52
6/94
8/179
28.03
2.78
60.36
3
3
1
JM Anderson (ENG)
2013
14
27
3191
531.5
125
1655
52
5/47
10/158
31.82
3.11
61.36
1
4
1
DW Steyn (SA)
2013
9
18
2146
357.4
101
901
51
6/8
11/60
17.66
2.51
42.07
-
6
2
MA Noble (AUS)
1902
12
21
2208
368.0
100
989
51
7/17
13/77
19.39
2.68
43.29
2
5
2
MH Mankad (IND)
1952
9
15
3302
550.2
205
1106
51
8/52
13/131
21.68
2.00
64.74
1
2
-
JR Hazlewood (AUS)
2015
12
23
2421
403.3
100
1191
51
6/70
9/136
23.35
2.95
47.47
4
2
1
Saqlain Mushtaq (PAK)
2002
11
20
2649
441.3
82
1248
51
7/66
10/155
24.47
2.82
51.94
2
2
-
Z Khan (IND)
2002
15
26
2875
479.1
108
1479
51
5/29
6/85
29.00
3.08
56.37
1
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Cricket Record for Most Wickets in a Calendar Year: ODI, T20i, Test
In cricket, records are not mere statistics; they are vibrant stories woven from threads of unparalleled prowess, unyielding determination, and at times, a dash of fortune’s favor.
This season, the cricket cosmos stood still as a singular talent rose to claim the coveted distinction of securing the “most wicketsin a calendar year.”
It is a narrative that echoes with the resonance of mastery, painting a vivid portrait of supreme skill in the grand amphitheater of cricket.
Key Takeaways: Cricket Record for Most Wickets in a Calendar Year
The article celebrates the remarkable journeys of cricket maestros vying for the title of "most wickets in a calendar year" across ODI, T20i, and Test formats.
It paints a vivid portrait of cricket legends and emerging talents, bringing to life their journeys filled with skill, determination, and unyielding spirit.
The narrative goes beyond statistics, offering a deep dive into the stories behind the record for the most wickets in a calendar year, celebrating the spirit and joy of cricket.
Readers are invited to explore the rich tapestry of cricket, witnessing the making of history through the lens of the most wickets in a calendar year.
ODI Chronicles for Most Wickets in a Calendar Year
In the ODI environment, competition was intense. Players from all over the world competed for the top position, demonstrating a mastery of strategy and skill.
The player who took the most wickets in a calendar year displayed not only aptitude, but also a profound understanding of the game’s dynamics.
Each game brought us moments of happiness as we witnessed the ball fly past the batsmen, astounded the spectators.
The bowlerwho collected the most ODI wickets in a given calendar year had a mystical touch, transforming each match into a wickets festival.
This record is a testament to a player’s skill, determination, and understanding of the game’s nuances, as opposed to merely being a matter of statistics.
Let’s take a trip down memory lane and review the top five ODI performances for most wickets in a calendar year in cricket.
Saqlain Mushtaq (PAK) – The Maestro of 1996 and 1997
Saqlain Mushtaq, a name synonymous with cricketing excellence, holds the top two spots in the list for the most wickets in a calendar year.
In 1997, he played 36 matches, delivering 314.2 overs and taking a staggering 69 wickets with a best bowling inning (BBI) of 5/38. His average stood at an impressive 18.73, showcasing his consistency and skill.
Not far behind was his 1996 performance where he graced 33 matches, securing 65 wickets with a BBI of 5/29.
His economy rate and strike rate during this period were 4.39 and 26.67 respectively, painting a picture of a bowler in full command of his craft.
Saqlain’s performances in these two years are a masterclass in bowling, a true embodiment of the spirit of cricket.
Saeed Ajmal (PAK) – The Wizard of 2013
2013 was the year of Saeed Ajmal, a year where he showcased a remarkable blend of skill and strategy, bagging the most wickets in a calendar year in the ODI format.
Playing 33 matches and bowling 306.3 overs, he secured 62 wickets with a BBI of 5/24. His economy and strike rate were a testament to his control over the game, standing at 4.13 and 29.66 respectively.
Ajmal’s performance that year was nothing short of magical, leaving an indelible mark in the cricket history books.
SK Warne (AUS) – The Legend of 1999
In 1999, the cricket world witnessed the rise of a legend, SK Warne. He played 37 matches, bowling 329.1 overs to secure 62 wickets, with a BBI of 4/29.
His performance that year was a rich tapestry of skill and determination, showcasing an economy rate of 4.38 and a strike rate of 31.85.
Warne’s journey in 1999 is a story of grit, a chapter in the cricket record for most wickets in a calendar year that will be talked about for years to come.
A Kumble (IND) – The Icon of 1996
Anil Kumble, a name that resonates with cricket enthusiasts globally, made history in 1996 by joining the elite list of players with the most wickets in a calendar year.
In 32 matches, he bowled 304.1 overs, taking 61 wickets with a BBI of 4/12. His average of 20.24 speaks volumes about his mastery over the game, a performance that is both iconic and inspirational.
Tales of Most Wickets in a Calendar Year T20i
Switching gears to the T20iarena, the atmosphere was electric, with players giving their all to etch their names in the record books.
The race for the most wickets in a calendar year was a sight to behold, with bowlers displaying a rich tapestry of skills, from mesmerizing spins to toe-crushing yorkers.
The player who emerged victorious in the T20i segment for the most wickets in a calendar year showed a remarkable consistency, a testament to their hard work and dedication.
It was a journey of grit and determination, a story written with every ballbowled, and a record that will be talked about for years to come.
As we venture into the details of the top performers in the T20I arena for the most wickets in a calendar year, let us celebrate the achievements of these cricket maestros who have carved their names in the annals of cricket history with their remarkable performances in 2022 and 2023.
YM Nkanya (TAN) – The Unyielding Spirit
In 2022, YM Nkanya from Tanzania showcased a performance that will be etched in history, securing the top spot with 45 wickets in 28 matches.
With an impressive economy rate of 4.25 and an average of 8.60, Nkanya demonstrated a masterful control over his bowling, turning each game into a spectacle of wickets.
His best bowling innings of 5/2 is a testament to his skill, making him the holder of the record for the most wickets in a calendar year for T20I in 2022.
JB Little (IRE) – The Master of Precision
Following closely, JB Little from Ireland exhibited a remarkable skill set in the same year.
Playing 26 matches and bowling 584 balls, Little managed to secure 39 wickets, with his best performance being 4/35.
With an economy rate of 7.58, he showcased a blend of strategy and precision, marking his name in the list of players with the most wickets in a calendar year.
Stepping into 2023, AR Ramjani of Uganda has already made a significant impact in the T20I landscape.
In just 19 matches, Ramjani has bagged 38 wickets, showcasing a formidable skill set with an economy rate of 4.76 and an average of 8.63.
His journey in 2023 is a vivid testament to his prowess, and he is a strong contender for clinching the title of the most wickets in a calendar year.
S Lamichhane (NEP) – The Spin Wizard
In 2022, S Lamichhane from Nepal mesmerized the cricket world with his spin bowling.
Playing 18 matches and bowling 426 balls, Lamichhane secured 38 wickets with an astonishing best bowling innings of 5/9.
His performance is a celebration of skill and determination, making him one of the top performers in the race for the most wickets in a calendar year.
B Kumar (IND) – The Veteran Prodigy
B Kumar from India, a renowned name in the cricket world, also showcased a stellar performance in 2022.
With 37 wickets from 32 matches, Kumar demonstrated a rich tapestry of skills, with a best bowling innings of 5/4.
His journey in 2022 is a story of experience meeting skill, marking his name in the elite list of players vying for the most wickets in a calendar year title.
Test Matches: A Test of Skill and Stamina
Test matches brought a new level of excitement, with spectators riveted to their screens to see if their favorite player would conclude the year as the player with the most wickets.
The test matches were an outstanding demonstration of talent and perseverance, with players going at it for days on end.
The bowler who secured the most wickets in a calendar year in the test matches showed an unyielding spirit, fighting against all odds to create a record that will be remembered for generations.
It was a display of cricket at its finest, a celebration of the sport we all love so dearly. Let’s go back in time and look at the top five players in terms of most test wickets taken in a single year.
SK Warne (AUS) – 2005
In 2005, the cricket world witnessed the Australian legend SK Warne delivering one of the most phenomenal performances of his career.
Playing 15 matches and bowling in 30 innings, Warne managed to secure a staggering 96 wickets, a record that stands tall in the list of most wickets in a calendar year.
His best bowling in an innings was 6/46, and in a match, it was 12/246. With an average of 22.02 and a strike rate of 45.16, Warne showcased a masterclass in bowling, proving why he is one of the greatest in the sport.
M Muralidaran (SL) – 2006
The following year, in 2006, it was M Muralidaran from Sri Lanka who rose to the occasion, giving a performance that was both mesmerizing and dominant.
In 11 matches and 21 innings, he bagged 90 wickets, a feat that places him securely in the elite list of bowlers with the most wickets in a calendar year.
His best performance in an innings was 8/70, and in a match, it was a remarkable 12/225. With an economy rate of just 2.58, Muralidaran demonstrated control and skill that is revered in the cricket world.
DK Lillee (AUS) – 1981
Rewinding further to 1981, we find another Australian giant, DK Lillee, ruling the charts.
In a year where he played 13 matches and bowled in 25 innings, Lillee secured 85 wickets, etching his name in the records for the most wickets in a calendar year.
His best figures in an innings and a match stood at 7/83 and 11/159 respectively. With an economy rate of 2.88, Lillee showcased a performance that was both powerful and controlled, a true testament to his skill and determination.
AA Donald (SA) – 1998
In 1998, the South African speedster AA Donald gave cricket enthusiasts a year to remember.
In 14 matches and 26 innings, Donald took 80 wickets, joining the prestigious list of players with the most wickets in a calendar year.
His best bowling figures in an innings were 6/88, and in a match, it was 8/74. With an impressive average of 19.63 and a strike rate of 40.40, Donald’s year was marked by speed and precision, a performance that remains etched in the hearts of cricket lovers.
M Muralidaran (SL) – 2001
M Muralidaran makes the list again, this time for his 2001 performance where he played 12 matches and bowled in 23 innings to secure 80 wickets.
A record that cements his place in the history of cricket for having one of the most wickets in a calendar year.
His best figures in an innings and a match were 8/87 and 11/170 respectively. With an economy rate of 2.17, the lowest among the top 5.
Muralidaran showcased a masterful control over his bowling, leaving an indelible mark in the cricket records.
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A Year to Remember Most Wickets in a Calendar Year: ODI, T20i, Test
As we wrap up this remarkable year of cricket, we can’t help but feel a sense of pride and joy for the players who gave their all, showcasing an extraordinary level of skill and determination.
The record for the most wickets in a calendar year is not just a number; it is a story of hard work, dedication, and the spirit of cricket.
So here’s to the champions, the ones who made history, and to the most wickets in a calendar year, a record that speaks of the beauty and the joy of cricket.
Let’s look forward to more record-breaking performances in the coming years, as we continue to celebrate the spirit and the joy of this beautiful game.
FAQ - Cricket Record for Most Wickets in a Calendar Year
What does the term "most wickets in a calendar year" signify in cricket?
It refers to the highest number of wickets taken by a bowler in international cricket matches (ODI, T20i, Test) within a single calendar year.
Who are some of the legendary figures featured for taking the most wickets in a calendar year in ODI?
The article highlights the remarkable journeys of cricket legends such as Saqlain Mushtaq, Saeed Ajmal, and SK Warne, among others, in their pursuit of the most wickets in a calendar year.
Are new talents emerging in the race for the most wickets in a calendar year in the T20i format?
Absolutely, the article sheds light on rising stars like YM Nkanya and AR Ramjani, who have showcased remarkable skill and determination in the T20i arena, marking their presence in the race for the most wickets in a calendar year.
What makes the Test matches a true test of skill and stamina?
Test matches, spanning over several days, demand not only skill but a high level of endurance from the players. The article explores the journeys of those who braved the grueling format to aim for the most wickets in a calendar year, showcasing a celebration of talent and perseverance.
What can readers expect from the conclusion section of the article?
The conclusion brings a heartfelt tribute to the champions who made history, celebrating the joy and beauty of cricket. It encapsulates the spirit of the sport, honoring the record for the most wickets in a calendar year and looking forward to more record-breaking performances in the coming years.
