Most ODI wickets for India since the 2019 ODI World Cup

The ODI World Cup 2023 is just a few weeks away as the entire world prepares itself for another action-packed edition of the cricketing extravaganza. India have an uphill task of winning the World Cup on their home soil after 12 years and ending their ten-year-long ICC trophy drought. In order to do that, the Men in Blue will require their bowlers to step up and pick crucial wickets for their side at important junctures of the game.

There have been numerous bowlers who’ve stood up for India time and again since the 2019 World Cup and have sealed their place in the squad with their remarkable performances. On that note, let’s take a look at the top three wicket takers for India since the 2019 ODI World Cup.

3. Mohammed Siraj (43 wickets)

The 29-year-old has been in remarkable form this year which even saw him rise to the top of the ICC ODI bowler’s rankings earlier this year. Siraj has picked 43 wickets since the end of the 2019 WC from 23 matches at an average of 18.95 and a magnificent economy of 4.62. The Hyderabad-born seamer has been potent with the new ball and will play a similar role for India in the upcoming World Cup.

2. Kuldeep Yadav (48 wickets)

The left-arm spinner has experienced a remarkable shift in his form since 2022 and has managed to bamboozle batters with his variations. Kuldeep has scalped 48 wickets from 33 matches at an average of 31.56 and an economy of 5.51. The 28-year-old will be eager to continue his form heading into the World Cup and bowl India to victory in crucial matches.

1. Shardul Thakur (52 wickets)

The seam all-rounder has sealed his place in the team across all three formats after his sensational all-round performances. Thakur is the leading wicket-taker for India since the 2019 World Cup having 52 wickets to his name from 33 innings at an average of 28.34 and an economy of 6.18. The 31-year-old will once again play a pivotal role with both bat and ball if he gets selected in the squad for the mega event.