Pacers are always an integral part of the game. There are many big names in ODIs who achieved great heights in their careers but there are also some who got a good start but unfortunately could not maintain it. In this article, we will talk about the top 5 pacers fastest to 100 ODI wickets.
5 Players fastest to 100 ODI wickets
#5 Brett Lee
Former Australian right-arm fast bowler, Brett Lee was one of the best fast bowlers Australia has ever produced. He was also one of the fastest pacers to play the game. Brett Lee was the fifth fastest to reach the 100 ODI wickets mark. He did it in 55 matches.
#4 Mustafizur Rahman
Mustafizur Rahman who is popularly known as Fizz is a perfect example of getting on the top is one thing and maintaining it is another. He completed his 100 ODI wickets in only 54 innings which makes him fourth fastest.
#3 Shane Bond
One of the most underrated fast bowlers, Shane Bond of New Zealand was one of the best of his time. He also completed his 100 wickets in only 54 innings but looking at his career he is ranked above Mustafizur on our list.
#2 Mitchell Starc
The greatest World Cup bowler of the modern era and one of the most lethal left-arm pacers, Mitchell Starc is the second fastest to reach 100 ODI wickets. He did this in only 52 matches. Starc always his national team first and his success is speaking for him now.
#1 Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Shah Afridi who won ICC Player of the Year at only 21 years of age is the next big thing in international cricket in upcoming years. He completed his 100 ODI wickets in the 2023 World Cup in only 51 matches which makes him the fastest to reach the mark in ODI cricket.
