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Rashid Khan: Afghanistan’s top ODI wicket-taker
Rashid Khan has the most ODI wickets for Afghanistan, about 237 after the October 2026 UAE tri-series, at an average under 20. Mohammad Nabi is second with 177+ and Dawlat Zadran third with 115.
Most ODI Wickets for Afghanistan
| Rank | Bowler | Span | Wickets | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashid Khan* | 2015– | ~237 | 7/18 |
| 2 | Mohammad Nabi* | 2009– | 177+ | 5/17 |
| 3 | Dawlat Zadran | 2011–2019 | 115 | 4/22 |
| 4 | Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 2017–2023 | 101 | 5/50 |
| 5 | Gulbadin Naib | 2011–2025 | 74 | 6/43 |
| 6 | Hamid Hassan | 2009–2019 | 59 | 5/45 |
| 7 | Fazalhaq Farooqi* | 2022– | 50+ | 4/34 |
How Many ODI Wickets Has Rashid Khan Taken?
Rashid Khan has taken about 237 ODI wickets, the most for Afghanistan, at an average of around 19.5 and an economy rate near 4.2.
- Best figures: 7/18 v West Indies, 2017, Afghanistan’s best in ODIs.
- 200 wickets: reached against Bangladesh in October 2025.
- October 2026: player of the series in the UAE tri-series with 11 wickets as Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe in the final; he took at least three wickets in six successive ODI innings.
- Debut: v Zimbabwe, October 2015.
Afghanistan ODI Bowling Records
- Most wickets: Rashid Khan, ~237
- Best figures: Rashid Khan, 7/18 v West Indies, 2017
- Most wickets by a fast bowler: Dawlat Zadran, 115
- Youngest five-wicket haul in ODIs: Mujeeb Ur Rahman, v Zimbabwe, 2018
- Rising star: off-spinner AM Ghazanfar took two five-wicket hauls in his first 11 ODIs, including 6/26 v Bangladesh
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has the most ODI wickets for Afghanistan?
Rashid Khan, with about 237 wickets after the October 2026 tri-series.
What are the best ODI bowling figures for Afghanistan?
7/18 by Rashid Khan against West Indies in 2017.
How many ODI wickets does Mohammad Nabi have?
177 as of July 2026, second for Afghanistan behind Rashid Khan.
Which fast bowler has the most ODI wickets for Afghanistan?
Dawlat Zadran, with 115 wickets between 2011 and 2019.
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