Fifteen Years On, Muralidaran Still Reigns as ODI Cricket's Most Successful Spinner Muthiah Muralidaran's tally of 534 ODI wickets has stood unmatched for over a decade. Here is the full list of the ten most successful spin bowlers in one-day international history, from Shahid Afridi to Adil Rashid. Fast bowlers may grab most of the highlights in one-day cricket, but it is a Sri Lankan spinner's wicket tally that has stood unchallenged at the top for more than a decade. Across the format's history, ten spin bowlers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, Bangladesh, New Zealand and England have taken more ODI wickets than anyone else in their craft. Muthiah Muralidaran: 534 wickets, a record nobody has come close to breaking Between 1993 and 2011, Sri Lanka's Muthiah Muralidaran played 350 ODIs and bowled in 341 innings. He sent down 18,811 deliveries, conceded 12,326 runs and dismissed 534 batters, the highest tally by any spinner in ODI history. His bowling average stood at 23.08 with an economy rate of 3.93, and his career-best figures read 7 wickets for 30 runs. He picked up four wickets in an innings 15 times and five wickets 10 times, numbers that place him at the very top of the format's list of successful spin bowlers. Shahid Afridi: destructive with the bat, dangerous with the ball Pakistan's Shahid Afridi is best remembered for his hard hitting, but his leg spin was just as effective. Between 1996 and 2015, across 372 innings in 398 matches, he claimed 395 wickets. He bowled 17,670 deliveries and conceded 13,632 runs, with his best-ever figures being 7 wickets for just 12 runs. With an average of 34.51 and an economy of 4.62, Afridi picked up five wickets in an innings nine times, proving he could turn a match with the ball just as easily as with the bat. Anil Kumble: 337 wickets built on bounce and precision India's Anil Kumble relied more on bounce and pinpoint accuracy than sharp turn. Between 1990 and 2007, he represented India in 271 matches and bowled in 265 innings, sending down 14,496 deliveries. He conceded 10,412 runs while picking up 337 wickets, a wicket roughly every 43 balls. His economy rate was 4.30 and his average 30.89, with his career-best figures of 6 wickets for 12 runs. Those numbers rank Kumble among the most reliable match-winning bowlers Indian cricket has produced. Sanath Jayasuriya: the explosive opener who could also bowl Sri Lanka's Sanath Jayasuriya is remembered chiefly as an explosive opening batter, but his left-arm spin was equally valuable. Across a long career from 1989 to 2011, he played 445 matches and bowled 14,874 deliveries in 368 innings. He dismissed 323 batters, with his best bowling figures of 6 wickets for 29 runs. With an economy of 4.78 and an average of 36.75, Jayasuriya proved to be far more than a part-time bowler and remained a valuable option for Sri Lanka throughout his career. Shakib Al Hasan: Bangladesh's biggest match-winner Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan built his reputation on tight, accurate left-arm spin between 2006 and 2023. Across 241 innings in 247 matches, he bowled 12,575 deliveries and picked up 317 wickets. His average of 29.52 and economy of 4.46 reflect how economical and effective he has been. His career-best figures stand at 5 wickets for 29 runs, and he has taken five wickets in an innings on four occasions, cementing his status as Bangladeshi cricket's biggest star. Daniel Vettori: New Zealand's dependable spin spearhead New Zealand's Daniel Vettori was known for his calm bowling and clever flight and loop. Between 1997 and 2015, he played 295 ODIs, bowling 14,060 deliveries across 277 innings. He picked up 305 wickets in that span, with a career-best of 5 wickets for just 7 runs. With an extremely tight economy rate of 4.12 and an average of 31.71, Vettori remained the backbone of New Zealand's spin attack for nearly two decades. Shane Warne: the bowler who played with batters' minds Australia's Shane Warne needed only 194 matches between 1993 and 2005 to become one of the most feared spinners in the game. Across 191 innings, he bowled 10,642 deliveries and claimed 293 wickets. His average was 25.73 with a strike rate of just 36.3, and his career-best figures were 5 wickets for 33 runs. Warne's deliveries did not just turn sharply, they got inside the heads of batters, which is why he remains one of the most influential spinners in cricket history. Saqlain Mushtaq: the inventor of the doosra Pakistan's Saqlain Mushtaq had a relatively short career between 1995 and 2003, but his impact on the game was significant. The bowler credited with inventing the doosra took 288 wickets in just 169 matches. His average of 21.78 and strike rate of 30.4 rank among the best figures on this entire list. His career-best bowling was 5 wickets for 20 runs, and he picked up five wickets in an innings on six occasions. Harbhajan Singh: the 'Turbanator' of India's spin attack India's Harbhajan Singh formed the backbone of the country's spin bowling between 1998 and 2015. Across 227 innings in 236 matches, he bowled 12,479 deliveries and picked up 269 wickets. His economy rate was 4.31 and average 33.35, with a career-best of 5 wickets for 31 runs. His aggressive style and knack for striking at crucial moments earned him the nickname Turbanator in world cricket. Adil Rashid: keeping leg spin alive in the modern era England's Adil Rashid has kept leg spin relevant even in today's fast-paced version of the game, across a career running from 2009 to 2026. In 158 innings across 164 matches, he has taken 243 wickets so far. His economy rate of 5.64 is on the higher side, but his strike rate of 33.6 shows how consistently he picks up wickets. His best figures of 5 wickets for 27 runs place him among the most reliable spinners of his generation. Spin has mattered just as much as pace in ODI cricket Taken together, these ten careers show that spin bowling has shaped one-day cricket just as much as pace. Muralidaran's tally of 534 wickets still sits unmatched at the top of the list, and none of the format's current spinners appear close to threatening it any time soon. Questions & Answers 1. Who has taken the most wickets among spinners in ODI cricket? Muthiah Muralidaran holds the record with 534 wickets in 350 ODI matches. 2. Who ranks second on the list after Muralidaran? Pakistan's Shahid Afridi ranks second with 395 wickets. 3. Which Indian bowlers feature on this list? India's Anil Kumble (337 wickets) and Harbhajan Singh (269 wickets) both feature in the top 10. 4. What is Saqlain Mushtaq credited with inventing? Saqlain Mushtaq is credited with inventing the doosra delivery. 5. Who played the fewest matches to make this list? Saqlain Mushtaq took 288 wickets in just 169 matches, the fewest matches among this group. 6. How many wickets has Adil Rashid taken so far? Adil Rashid has taken 243 wickets in 164 matches, with an economy rate of 5.64. 7. What was Shane Warne's career-best bowling performance? Shane Warne's career-best figures were 5 wickets for 33 runs. https://trendkia.com/en/cricket/eka-dashaka-se-jyada-samaya-se-ajeya-hai-yaha-spina-rikorda-topa-10-gendabajon-ki-lista-men-muralidaran-sabase-age-28630 TrendKia — Har trend, sabse pehle.