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Kumble and Srinath: 54 wickets each
Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath share the record for the most ODI wickets for India against Pakistan, 54 each. Kumble took his in fewer matches (34) at a better average (24.25). Venkatesh Prasad (43) is third, and his 5/27 at the 1999 World Cup is one of the great India–Pakistan spells.
Most ODI Wickets for India vs Pakistan
| # | Bowler | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1= | Anil Kumble | 34 | 54 | 24.25 | 4.29 | 4/12 |
| 1= | Javagal Srinath | 36 | 54 | 30.68 | 5.04 | 4/49 |
| 3 | Venkatesh Prasad | 29 | 43 | 28.90 | 4.66 | 5/27 |
| 4 | Kapil Dev | 32 | 42 | 26.50 | 4.21 | 3/17 |
| 5 | Irfan Pathan | 23 | 34 | 34.00 | 5.37 | 3/26 |
| 6 | Ajit Agarkar | 24 | 32 | 36.15 | 5.40 | 3/58 |
| 7= | Sourav Ganguly | 53 | 29 | 29.72 | 4.75 | 5/16 |
| 7= | Sachin Tendulkar | 69 | 29 | 46.27 | 5.44 | 5/50 |
| 9 | Zaheer Khan | 23 | 28 | 40.85 | 5.64 | 3/66 |
| 10 | Ashish Nehra | 14 | 26 | 30.15 | 5.93 | 4/55 |
| 11 | Ravi Shastri | 29 | 24 | 39.70 | 4.53 | 4/38 |
| 12 | Maninder Singh | 17 | 21 | 24.80 | 3.91 | 4/22 |
Anil Kumble: 54 Wickets
Kumble, India’s leading international wicket-taker with 956, conceded only 4.29 an over against Pakistan and took three four-wicket hauls against them, the best of them 4/12 in Toronto in 1996.
Venkatesh Prasad: 5/27 at Old Trafford, 1999
Defending 227 at the 1999 World Cup in Manchester, Prasad took 5/27 as Pakistan were bowled out for 180. It is the best ODI figures by an Indian against Pakistan in a World Cup.
Kapil Dev and Sourav Ganguly
Kapil Dev bowled 21 maidens against Pakistan, the most by an Indian, at an economy of 4.21. Part-timer Sourav Ganguly’s 5/16 in Toronto in 1997 is the best ODI figures by an Indian against Pakistan.
Current Indian Bowlers vs Pakistan
Among current players, Kuldeep Yadav has the best figures against Pakistan, 5/25 in the 2023 Asia Cup in Colombo, where India won by 228 runs, their biggest ODI win over Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has taken the most ODI wickets for India against Pakistan?
Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath, with 54 wickets each.
What are the best ODI bowling figures by an Indian against Pakistan?
Sourav Ganguly’s 5/16 in Toronto in 1997. Kuldeep Yadav’s 5/25 in the 2023 Asia Cup is the best by a current player.
Which Pakistani bowler has the most ODI wickets against India?
Wasim Akram, with 60 ODI wickets against India.
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