Stats: Fastest to 200 ODI wickets

Saqlain Mustaq is the fastest to reach 200 ODI wickets

Here is a list of five bowlers who were fastest to reach the milestone of 200 ODI wickets. Few bowlers last in the international circuit after bursting onto the scene in a sparkling fashion.

The two bowlers who were fastest to 50 ODI wickets are Ajanta Mendis and Ajit Agarkar. While Ajanta Mendis’ mystery was solved after his spectacular first year with Sri Lanka, Ajit Agarkar was primarily in contention due to the lack of effective bowling options for India. They were nowhere to be found on any records’ list thereafter.

When it comes to the landmark of 100 ODI wickets, you will be able to see the names of Shane Bond and Irfan Pathan. Shane Bond was as menacing as any bowler in his days but his fitness levels were so poor that it did not allow him to reach greater heights. Irfan Pathan’s career was both hampered by injuries and his inability to maintain the same level of performance at the higher level.

Hence, 200 wickets is a more definite means to gauge the effectiveness of a bowler in ODIs. The names on the list justify the theory. All the five bowlers can be considered as truly world class and lasted for years.

Note: Stats updated till 21st October, 2013.