Here is a list of the top five bowlers to reach 200 ODI wickets in the fewest matches. The first name will stun you all.
5. Allan Donald
Former South African right-arm fast bowler Allan Donald stands fifth in reaching the fastest 200 ODI wickets. Allan took 117 matches to claim his 200th ODI wicket. Famously known as “the white lightning’, Donald was considered one of the most feared fast bowlers in his era. He has taken a total of 272 wickets in 164 ODI matches, claiming his best bowling figures of 6/23.
4. Brett Lee
The bowling weapon of Australia stands fourth on the list. Brett Lee got his 200 ODI wickets in 112 matches. The raw pace of Lee was breathtaking for any batter around the world. His ace trick was the lethal outswinger, which almost every great batter has fallen for. Lee took a total of 380 wickets in just 221 matches during his ODI career. His best bowling figures are 5/22, with nine five-wicket hauls to his name.
3. Trent Boult
The Kiwi star bowler currently crushing in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 is ranked third on the list. Boult claimed his 200th wicket in 107 matches against Bangladesh in the big tournament. Boult currently has 200* wickets to name in 107 ODI matches, followed by his best bowling figures of 7/34. These figures are quite impressive for any bowler in the world. Boult will surely do many more wonders in the remaining years of his cricketing career.
2. Saqlain Mushtaq
Saqlain Mushtaq, second on the list, was a nightmare for most of the right-handed batters in that era. A right-arm offbreak who claimed his 200 ODI wickets in just 104 matches. This Pakistani off-spinner was an ace player in the late nineties. He was completely different from Kumble, Warne, or Muralitharan, as he was an orthodox off-spinner who could spin the ball, putting batters in a state of confusion. Mushtaq took 288 ODI wickets in his bowling career, with his bowling best being 5/20.
1. Mitchell Starc
Another Australian name, but this time he is leading the list by claiming his 200 ODI wickets in just 102 matches. Starc is a name of fear when it comes to facing him with the new ball. However, the fact that he was a wicketkeeper batter in his junior days is astonishing for many. Starc currently has 223 ODI wickets and a best bowling figure of 6/28, and he is moving with lightning speed towards his 300 wickets milestone.
