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5 ODI Captains with the Most Wickets in a Single Match
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News18•10-10-2026, 21:33
5 ODI Captains with the Most Wickets in a Single Match
- •Waqar Younis holds the world record for the best bowling figures by a captain in ODI history, taking 7 wickets for 36 runs against England in 2001.
- •West Indies legend Vivian Richards claimed 6 wickets for 41 runs against India in Delhi in 1989, showcasing his bowling prowess.
- •Dwayne Bravo delivered a stellar performance with 6 wickets for 43 runs against Zimbabwe in 2013 to lead West Indies to victory.
- •Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib made history by taking 6 wickets against Ireland in Belfast during the 2019 series.
- •Waqar Younis also features a second time on the list, having taken 6 wickets for 59 runs against Australia in Nottingham in 2001.
Key Questions Answered
Pakistan's legendary captain Waqar Younis holds the record for the most wickets by a captain in a single ODI innings, taking 7 wickets for 36 runs against England at Headingley on June 17, 2001.
Playing against India in Delhi on October 23, 1989, West Indies captain Vivian Richards claimed 6 wickets while conceding 41 runs in 9.4 overs with an economy rate of 4.24.
Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib claimed 6 wickets for 43 runs in 9.2 overs against Ireland in an exciting match played in Belfast on May 21, 2019.
