In the fast-paced world of modern cricket, few achievements resonate with fans more than a bowler’s ability to consistently dominate across formats. While a handful of batting legends have made their mark in both Test and ODI cricket, the bowlers who mastered this transition are even rarer.
Taking 300 wickets in both Test and ODI cricket is the ultimate testament to a bowler’s skill, durability, and a career-defining commitment to the art of wicket-taking. This exclusive group of bowling legends represents the greatest of all time, the true all-format champions of their era who left an indelible mark on cricket history. Welcome to the definitive list of bowlers who belong to this unparalleled club.
The Double 300 Club: Bowling Statistics
| Player | Country | Test Wickets (Avg / SR) | ODI Wickets (Avg / SR) | Total Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muttiah Muralitharan | Sri Lanka | 800 (22.72 / 55.0) | 534 (23.08 / 32.2) | 1334 |
| Wasim Akram | Pakistan | 414 (23.62 / 54.7) | 502 (23.53 / 36.6) | 916 |
| Anil Kumble | India | 619 (29.65 / 65.9) | 337 (30.89 / 43.1) | 956 |
| Glenn McGrath | Australia | 563 (21.64 / 51.9) | 381 (22.02 / 34.0) | 944 |
| Shaun Pollock | South Africa | 421 (23.12 / 57.8) | 393 (24.50 / 33.2) | 814 |
| Waqar Younis | Pakistan | 373 (23.56 / 49.6) | 416 (23.84 / 30.5) | 789 |
| Chaminda Vaas | Sri Lanka | 355 (29.58 / 60.3) | 400 (27.53 / 39.4) | 755 |
| Brett Lee | Australia | 310 (30.81 / 53.8) | 380 (23.36 / 29.4) | 690 |
| Daniel Vettori | New Zealand | 362 (34.36 / 84.8) | 305 (31.71 / 44.5) | 667 |
Key Stats & Insights
King of Wickets: Muttiah Muralitharan stands alone with an astounding 1,334 international wickets in these two formats, a record that highlights his sheer dominance and consistency.
Most Economical: With a career Test bowling average of just 21.64, Glenn McGrath was arguably the most precise and challenging fast bowler on this list.
Fastest Strike Rate: Brett Lee’s ODI strike rate of 29.4 is the best in this elite group. It clearly shows his ability to take a wicket every five overs on average, making him one of the most feared bowlers of his generation.
All-Time Greats: This list features some of the game’s greatest fast bowlers, including Pakistani legends Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis, who pioneered reverse swing bowling.
