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The three-match ODI series between India and Australia begins on October 19. The Indian squad for the upcoming series was announced on October 4. Shubman Gill replaced Rohit Sharma as the captain of the ODI team. Several surprising changes were also made to the team. Rohit and Virat returned to the team after a long absence.
India and Australia have a long-standing rivalry in ODI cricket. The two countries face fierce competition in ODIs. In this article, we will take a look at the bowlers who have taken the most wickets for India against Australia in ODIs.
Most wickets for India against Australia in ODIs
1. Kapil Dev | 45 Wickets
The 1983 World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev ranks first in this regard. He played 41 ODI matches against Australia during his ODI career, taking 45 wickets in 39 innings at an impressive economy rate of 3.67. He has taken one 4-wicket haul and one 5-wicket haul. His best figures are 5/43, , which came during the 1983 ODI World Cup.
2. Mohammed Shami | 42 Wickets
India's best pace bowler, Mohammed Shami, is at No. 2 on the list. In his career, Shami has taken 42 wickets in 25 innings of 26 matches against Australia at an economy rate of 6.00. His best performance during this period is 5/51. Whereas he has achieved the feat of taking 4 and 5 wickets once each.
3. Ravindra Jadeja | 39 Wickets
India's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is third on the list. Jadeja has taken 39 wickets in 42 innings across 45 matches against Australia at an economy rate of 5.23. His best performance during this period is 3/28.
4. Ajit Agarkar | 36 Wickets
BCCI’s current chairman of selectors, Ajit Agarkar, is fourth on the list. He picked up 36 scalps in 21 games at an average of 28.41, with one five-fer and two four-wicket hauls. Agarkar’s best of 6/42 was registered in Melbourne in January 2004. The effort was in vain though as Australia won the contest by 18 runs. Agarkar also claimed 4/46 in Kanpur in 1998 and 4/37 in Mumbai in 2003.
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5. Javagal Srinath | 33 Wickets
The spearhead of the Indian bowling lineup from 1994 to 2003, Javagal Srinath gets 5th place on this elite list with 33 wickets in 29 games. With his effective pace, Srinath troubled the Kangaroos a lot at home and overseas. The ace fast bowler gave away runs at an economical rate of 4.89.
