Mohammed Shami is set to lead India’s fast-bowling attack in the upcoming three-match ODI series against England. The first match will take place at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium in Nagpur on Thursday, February 6. This series presents Shami with an opportunity to etch his name in cricket history.
Shami’s Quest for 200 ODI Wickets
Shami, who last played a 50-over match in the ODI World Cup 2023 final against Australia on November 19, 2023, has 195 wickets in 101 ODIs. If he manages to take five wickets in Nagpur, he will surpass Australian pacer Mitchell Starc as the fastest bowler to claim 200 wickets in ODIs.
Mitchell Starc currently holds the record for being the fastest bowler to take 200 wickets in ODIs, achieving the milestone in his 102nd innings of his 102nd match. For Shami, the first ODI against England will be his 102nd match, but he will be bowling for the 101st time in ODIs.
Fastest to 200 wickets in ODIs
Mitchell Starc (Australia) – 102
Saqlain Mushtaq (Pakistan) – 104
Trent Boult (New Zealand) – 107
Brett Lee (Australia) – 112
Allan Donald (South Africa) – 117
Waqar Younis (Pakistan) – 118
Shane Warne (Australia) – 125
Makhaya Ntini (South Africa) – 126
Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) – 127
Mitchell Johnson (Australia) – 129
India’s Fastest to 200 Wickets: Ajit Agarkar
Ajit Agarkar is the fastest Indian bowler to reach 200 ODI wickets, achieving the feat in his 133rd match against Bangladesh in Dhaka on December 26, 2004. If Shami reaches the mark in Nagpur, he will not only break Starc’s record but will also be the quickest Indian to the milestone.
If Shami reaches 200 wickets, he will become only the eighth Indian bowler to do so. The list of Indian bowlers with over 200 wickets includes legendary names like Anil Kumble, who leads the charts with 334 wickets in 269 ODIs.
Fastest to 200 ODIs wickets for India
Ajit Agarkar – 133
Zaheer Khan – 144
Anil Kumble – 147
Javagal Srinath – 147
Kapil Dev – 166
Harbhajan Singh – 178
Ravindra Jadeja – 182
Shami’s Recent Form: A Boost for India
In the ODI World Cup 2023, Shami was instrumental in India’s unbeaten run to the final, picking up 24 wickets in just seven matches. His performance in the upcoming series will be crucial for India as they prepare for future international tournaments.
Most wickets for India in ODIs
Anil Kumble – 334
Javagal Srinath – 315
Ajit Agarkar – 288
Zaheer Khan – 269
Harbhajan Singh – 265
Kapil Dev – 253
Harbhajan Singh – 220
Venkatesh Prasad – 196
Zaheer Khan – 195
Irfan Pathan – 173
Kuldeep Yadav – 172
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