It was a great year for cricket lovers. 2023 was year of ODI World Cup and it was full of ODIs. We saw many records in making and breaking. We saw many new stars in making. 2023 was a year full of roller coaster rides. In this article we will tell you top 5 highest ODI wicket takers in 2023.
#5 Haris Rauf
Right arm fast bowler of Pakistan, Haris Rauf was fifth highest wicket taker in ODIs in 2023. He played 22 ODI matches in 2023 in which he took 40 wickets. Rauf was a very important bowler for Pakistan in 2023.
#4 Shaheen Shah Afridi
Pakistan’s left arm young and talented fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi is Pakistan’s leading bowler in all three formats. He played 21 ODI matches in 2023 in which he took 42 wickets.
#3 Mohammad Shami
A very strong contender of ODI cricketer of the year, Mohammad Shami was outstanding in 2023. He was highest wicket taker in 2023 World Cup. He played only 19 matches in 2023 and took 43 wickets.
#2 Mohammad Siraj
Indian right arm fast bowler, Mohammad Siraj became No.1 ranked One Day international bowler in 2023. He was highest wicket taker in ODIs for most of the time. He played 25 ODI matches in 2023 in which he took 44 wickets.
#1 Kuldeep Yadav
We have all 5 Asian players on our list and we have a right arm wrist spinner, Kuldeep Yadav on top of our list. Kuldeep Yadav was player of the tournament in 2023 Asia Cup. Kuldeep Yadav played 30 ODI matches in 2023 in which he took 49 wickets. His best bowling figure in 2023 was 5/25.