Most ODI Wickets for India Against Australia

After India vs Pakistan, India, and Australia share the most ferocious rivalry in the cricket field whether it is an ODI match or a test. So far India has locked horns with the Aussies 143 times in ODIs, but in terms of winning, Australia has the upper hand over India. On the contrary, when it’s about taking wickets Indian bowlers move shoulder-to-shoulder with them. The Australian batting side is one of the most robust in the world. Only skillful bowlers can get under their skin and scare them. In this listicle, we will put you through the bowlers with the most ODI wickets for India against Australia. 

Kapil Dev 

The 1983 World Cup-winning captain, Kapil Dev tops the chart of most ODI wickets for India against Australia. From 1980 to 1994, the veteran all-rounder bagged 45 wickets in 41 matches at a decent average of 27.68 and a strike rate of 45.1. Kapil’s bowling was pure seam bowling with a pinch of whetted swing. The right-hand bowler from Haryana gave Australians sleepless times during his time and in fact, his most ODI wickets came against the yellow army. His best bowling figure down under was 5 for 43 in the 1983 World World Cup at Nottingham. 

Ajit Agarkar 

Former Mumbai-born speedster, Ajit Agarkar has taken the 2nd most ODI wickets for India against Australia. He made his ODI debut against Australia in 1998 and Adam Gilchrist was his first prey. Appearing on 21 occasions against Australia in ODI, Agarkar snapped 36 wickets at a wow strike rate of 29.1. Ajit bowled on a tight line and length and his miserly economy of 5.84 speaks volumes about it. 

Javagal Srinath 

The spearhead of the Indian bowling lineup from 1994 to 2003, Javagal Srinath gets 3rd place on this elite list of highest ODI wicket-taker for India against Australia 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. 

Harbhajan Singh 

One of the few top spin bowlers to play for India, Harbhajan Singh finds himself in the 4th spot in terms of getting the most ODI wickets for India against Australia. Despite being a terrific spinner, Harbhajan did not have a good record as claimed only 32 wickets in 35 outings. The sole trait that the wizard can boast about is his economy of 4.63, it dictates the charm of his bowling. 

Irfan Pathan 

Former Australian fast bowler Irfan Pathan has to feature on this elite list of most ODI wickets for India against Australia due to his heroics against the mighty yellow brigade. Pathan started his One Day career against them and took 10 wickets in 5 matches. Moving the ball both ways, the left-arm seamer often dismantled the Aussie batting attack and eventually ended with 31 scalps in 24 matches. 

Player	Mat	Inn	Wkts	AVG	SR	Best	4-Wkts
K Dev	41	39	45	27.68	45.1	5/43	1
A Agarkar	21	21	36	28.41	29.1	6/42	2
J Srinath	29	29	33	36.78	45.1	4/30	1
H Singh	35	34	32	46.43	60.0	3/37	–
M Shami	21	20	32	33.56	33.1	4/63	1
I Pathan	24	24	31	35.96	35.6	4/41	1
A Kumble	29	29	31	40.29	49.3	3/42	–