No matter how many runs a team puts on board the pundits of the game always say that it’s the bowlers who decide the outcome of the matches. Often regarded as one of the most premier domestic tournaments in Australia, the One day Cup has also given some of the best bowlers to the cricketing World.
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In this article we will look at the bowlers with most wickets in One day Cup
| Player | Mat | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Lyon (NSW) | 64 | 94 | 5/44 | 28.52 | 4.89 | 34.9 |
| Andrew Fekete (QLD/TAS) | 72 | 90 | 4/36 | 29.11 | 5.14 | 33.9 |
| Sean Abbott (NSW) | 70 | 86 | 5/43 | 27.77 | 5.31 | 31.4 |
| Kane Richardson (SA) | 60 | 82 | 4/35 | 25.55 | 4.97 | 30.8 |
| Scott Boland (VIC) | 68 | 80 | 5/28 | 29.45 | 5.10 | 34.5 |
1. Nathan Lyon (New South Wales) – 94 Wickets
Lyon heads the list since the Marsh One-Day Cup started with 94 wickets from 64 matches. Noted for control and a bit of turn in limited overs, his best performance has been 5/44 to win a game. With an average of 28.52 and economy rate of 4.89, he has been so effective at restricting runs and taking wickets in crucial moments.
2. Andrew Fekete (Queensland/Tasmania) – 90 Wickets
Andrew Fekete has been a forceful opening bowler during spells for Queensland and Tasmania, amassing 90 wickets in 72 matches. His best figures stand at 4 for 36, a testament to his consistent seaming that early on often got those important breakthroughs. More than 5 has been his economy rate, which built a steady pressure on batsmen throughout his spells.
3. Sean Abbott (New South Wales) – 86 Wickets
Perhaps the most versatile bowling type there is Down Under, Abbott holds 86 wickets in 70 matches. His raw pace and late swing are traits that have made him a prized wicket-taking bowler for NSW. He claimed his career-best 5/43 in a knockout game, firmly assuring his reputation as a clutch performer in big moments. He gives away runs at an average of 27.77 with a strike rate of 31.4, managing one wicket virtually per game.
4. Kane Richardson (South Australia) – 82 Wickets
Richardson may be better known across T20 circles, but he’s also been a force in the one-day format domestically, snaring 82 wickets from 60 outings. He sports an impressive bowling average of 25.55 under an economy rate of just five, making him one of the most efficient in recent One-Day Cup history. His 4/35 best serves to illustrate his cricketing prowess during powerplay and death overs.
5. Scott Boland (Victoria) – 80 Wickets
Most certainly Victoria’s hardest-working bowler, Boland stands fifth with 80 wickets from 68 matches. His killing spell of 5/28 demonstrated his capacity to just destroy batting line-ups singlehandedly. Over the years, Boland’s sharp seam movement and miserly spell made him indispensable with the new ball and during the dying overs.
