India’s team is set to challenge Sri Lanka in the 33rd World Cup match of 2023. This match happens at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Thursday. So far, in this ICC event, the home team’s performance has been impressive. Out of the six matches played, they’ve conquered all. Impressively, they’re the only squad without a single defeat in the tournament. Success in Thursday’s match would spike the Men in Blue to the leaderboard’s top spot. Plus, they would secure their place in the semi-finals.
India began their path to the 2023 World Cup with a six-wicket victory over Australia in Chennai. They capitalized on their strong start by defeating Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. New Zealand was anticipated to put up a fight against the hosts, having not lost to India in an ICC tournament since 2003. But India broke the curse with a four-wicket victory before crushing hapless England by 100 runs.
On Thursday, the Men in Blue plan to keep their winning streak alive when they go against Sri Lanka in Mumbai. Let’s talk about India’s highest wicket-taker in ODIs against Sri Lanka. Zaheer Khan, a former left-arm seamer, holds that record. He got 66 wickets in 48 times he bowled. His average was 32.19, and he had an economy rate of 4.98. He managed to get five wickets once and four wickets another time.
Next in line is former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh. He claimed 61 wickets in 44 times he bowled. His average was 26.95, with an economy rate of 4.19. Like Zaheer, he also has one five-fer and one four-wicket haul to his name.
Ajit Agarkar, a former fast bowler for India and current chairman of selectors, ranks third. He took 49 wickets across 25 games, with an average of 20.61, and an economy rate of 4.98. Don’t forget – he’s managed one five-wicket haul and one four-wicket haul.
Finalizing our top five Indian bowlers for the most ODI wickets against Sri Lanka are Irfan Pathan and Ishant Sharma. Pathan took out 45 targets in 30 innings, averaging 29.13. Meanwhile, Sharma nabbed 41 wickets in 24 innings, averaging 26.34.
India’s Top ODI World Cup Wicket-Takers Against Sri Lanka
Who’s the top wicket-taker against Sri Lanka in the ODI World Cup for the Indian Team? It’s the ex-fast bowler, Javagal Srinath. He bagged eight wickets over four games! His average-19.12, his economy rate-4.68.
In second place, we have Zaheer. He earned six wickets from just three games. His stats? Average of 23.66 and an economy rate of 5.25. Closing the top five are Robin Singh (5 wickets), Anil Kumble (4), and Ashish Nehra (4). These are India’s best bowlers in terms of wicket-taking against Sri Lanka in the ODI World Cup.
