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Stats: Leading wicket-takers in 2014 ODIs

Lasith Malinga (2L) celebrating with his team after a win over England on June 3, 2014

 

Bowler Matches Number of wickets Economy
Lasith Malinga 11 21 5.57
Mohammed Shami 09 20 6.71
Sachithra Senanayake 13 19 4.20
Chris Jordan 12 19 5.64
Ajantha Mendis 07 18 4.85

Having taken 21 wickets in 11 matches, Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga tops the list for the bowlers to have taken most number of wickets in One Day Internationals in 2014 so far.  He is followed by Indian pacer Mohammed Shami, who has continued his good form into his second year in international cricket arena. 

Sri Lankan spinners Sachithra Senanayake, who hit the headlines for the Jos Buttler-Mankading incident and suspect action, and Ajanta Mendis are at 3rd and 5th spots, respectively. Chris Jordan, a promising England pace bowling all-rounder, is at the fourth spot. 

Note: Stats are updated till June 10, 2014. 

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