The 2020s decade is turning out to be exciting for cricket fans, with major ODI tournaments scheduled during this period. The fans will witness thrilling matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup, the ICC Champions Trophy, and the Asia Cup.
These pinnacle tournaments will see some heavyweights competing against each other to get their hands on the coveted trophies.
As the teams clash with one another, everyone will witness the fierce battle between bat and ball. Batters will look to tonk the bowlers, while bowlers will look to get rid of the batters and give their team a winning edge.
This article lists the top 10 bowlers who are leaving their mark in the 2020s decade in ODIs.
| Player | Innings | Wickets in 2020s | Strike Rate | 5-Wicket Haul |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandeep Lamichhane (NEP) | 66 | 139 | 19.73 | 3 |
| Adam Zampa (AUS) | 73 | 133 | 25.90 | 1 |
| Haris Rauf (PAK) | 59 | 107 | 25.70 | 2 |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi (PAK) | 58 | 106 | 25.76 | 2 |
| Alzarri Joseph (WI) | 59 | 103 | 25.89 | – |
| Saurabh Netravalkar (USA) | 64 | 103 | 23.35 | 1 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga (SL) | 57 | 100 | 23.78 | 4 |
| Adil Rashid (ENG) | 62 | 99 | 30.54 | – |
| Bilal Khan (OMA) | 45 | 97 | 23.58 | 4 |
| Kuldeep Yadav (IND) | 64 | 95 | 29.38 | 1 |
Most Runs in All Formats Combined Since 2020
Most Wickets in All Formats Combined Since 2020
Most Runs for India in All Formats Combined Since 2020
Most ODI Runs for India Since 2020
Most Test Centuries Since 2020
As you can see, the list is equally dominated by bowlers from Associate nations, thanks to their participation in multi-nation tournaments like the ICC World Cup Super League, World Cup Qualifiers, and regional tournaments.
Nepal’s leg spinner, Sandeep Lamichhane, along with his teammate Karan KC, are leaving an indelible mark on the sport since their country got ODI status in 2018.
Even though the West Indies are having a tough time in the ODI format, Alzarri Joseph and Akeal Hosein are leaving no stone unturned to contribute to their team’s winning cause.
Adam Zampa, whose bowling action is inspired by the legendary Shane Warne, is giving batters a tough time with his leg spin.
After a period of inconsistent form, the Indian wrist-spinner, Kuldeep Yadav has made a significant comeback since 2023. His deceptive googlies and accuracy have made him slowly rising his wickets tally in the limited-overs cricket.
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