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Wasim Akram’s Incredible Records that justify his Legacy

#5 Most ODI Wickets as a Captain

Wasim Akram has 158 wickets to his name as an ODI captain of Pakistan, which is the most by anyone. He’s pursued by the Proteas all-rounder Shaun Pollock in the list.

Talking about other records of Akram, he’s also one of only two bowlers to have taken both a Test match and One Day International hat-trick, the other being Pakistan fast bowler, Mohammad Sami.

Akram, in total, has claimed two hat tricks in both ODIs and Tests – a total of 4, the maximum by any International bowler.

PlayerTeamWickets
Wasim AkramPakistan158
Shaun PollockSouth Africa134
Imran KhanPakistan131
Mashrafe MortazaBangladesh102
Jason HolderWest Indies101
Table: Most ODI wickets as a Captain

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