The Preparation for the 2023 ODI World Cup is going on in full action for all the teams through maximum numbers of ODIs this year. Along with full member cricket nations, associate nations are also playing the One Day Internationals in abundance as any two among them will get a place in the forthcoming World Cup. Several bowlers across the globe have stepped up to perform for the glory of their respective countries and get wickets in bundles. In this article, we will put you through the bowlers with the most ODI wickets in 2023.
Sandeep Lamichhane
Nepal’s spin wizard and bowling spearhead, Sandeep Lamichhane tops the tally of most ODI wickets in 2023 with 35 wickets in 13 games at a handsome average of 15.14.
Ruben Trumpelmann
Namibia’s left-arm seamer Ruben Trumpelmann follows Sandeep as he gets 2nd place on the premium list of most ODI wickets in 2023. The bowler with bi-swinging ability has wreaked many decent batting line-ups and bagged 24 wickets in 11 matches.
Zahoor Khan
UAE’s leader of the bowling attack, Zahoor Khan has taken 24 wickets in 17 matches which is 4th most ODI wickets in 2023. The highest-wicket taker for the Emirates has struck in every 30 balls but he concedes 24 runs for each wicket this season.
Semo Kamea
An exciting talent from Papua New Guinea, Semo Kamea finds himself in 5th spot on the chart of most ODI wickets in 2023. Having played in 12 matches, the left-arm pacer has scalped 23 wickets with a best bowling performance of 5/38.
Chart of Most ODI Wickets in 2023
| Bowler | Mat | Inn | WKTS | AVG | SR | Best | 4-WKTS | 5-WKTS |
| S Lamichhane (NEP) | 13 | 13 | 35 | 15.14 | 20.80 | 5/25 | 2 | 1 |
| R Trumpelmann (NAM) | 11 | 11 | 24 | 18.41 | 24.75 | 5/30 | – | 1 |
| KP Meiyappan (UAE) | 15 | 15 | 24 | 20.91 | 22.75 | 4/45 | 3 | – |
| Z Khan (UAE) | 17 | 17 | 24 | 24.25 | 30.91 | 3/19 | – | – |
| S Kamea (PNG) | 12 | 11 | 23 | 19.69 | 24.56 | 5/38 | – | 2 |
| J Siddique (UAE) | 16 | 15 | 22 | 26.68 | 30.18 | 3/49 | – | – |
| R Mustafa (UAE) | 17 | 17 | 20 | 27.05 | 40.60 | 3/31 | – | – |
| M Siraj (IND) | 08 | 08 | 19 | 13.21 | 17.15 | 4/32 | 2 | – |
| A Khan (UAE) | 14 | 14 | 19 | 24.42 | 39.57 | 3/21 | – | – |
| Karan KC (NEP) | 12 | 12 | 18 | 28.50 | 30.22 | 5/61 | – | 1 |
| R Hekure (PNG) | 13 | 13 | 17 | 22.70 | 28.23 | 5/13 | – | 1 |
| A Khan (USA) | 05 | 05 | 16 | 12.37 | 15.87 | 7/32 | – | 1 |
| K Yadav (IND) | 08 | 08 | 15 | 21.13 | 23.40 | 3/51 | – | – |
Nepal’s Sandeep Lamichhane has grabbed the most ODI wickets in 2023 (35).
Mohammad Siraj has taken the most ODI wickets in 2023 among Indians (19).
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