Best Bowling Figures by Leg Spinners in ODI
This article will discover the ultimate statistical breakdown of the best bowling figures by leg spinners in ODIs, highlighting record-breaking spells, historic milestones, and unparalleled match performances.
Best Bowling Figures by Leg Spinners in ODIs
| Player | Bowling Figures (Overs) | Economy | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shahid Afridi (PAK) | 7/12 (9.0) | 1.33 | West Indies | Providence | 14 Jul 2013 |
| Rashid Khan (AFG) | 7/18 (8.4) | 2.07 | West Indies | Gros Islet | 9 Jun 2017 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga (SL) | 7/19 (5.5) | 3.25 | Zimbabwe | Colombo (RPS) | 11 Jan 2024 |
| Imran Tahir (SA) | 7/45 (9.0) | 5.00 | West Indies | Basseterre | 15 Jun 2016 |
| Sandeep Lamichhane (NEP) | 6/11 (5.1) | 2.12 | Papua New Guinea | Al Amerat | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Anil Kumble (IND) | 6/12 (6.1) | 1.94 | West Indies | Eden Gardens | 27 Nov 1993 |
| Sandeep Lamichhane (NEP) | 6/16 (6.0) | 2.66 | USA | Kirtipur | 12 Feb 2020 |
| Imran Tahir (SA) | 6/24 (6.0) | 4.00 | Zimbabwe | Bloemfontein | 3 Oct 2018 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga (SL) | 6/24 (8.0) | 3.00 | UAE | Bulawayo | 19 Jun 2023 |
| Yasir Shah (PAK) | 6/26 (9.0) | 2.88 | Zimbabwe | Harare | 1 Oct 2015 |
Key Insights on Top Performing Leg Spinners in ODI Cricket
Best Bowling Figures in ODI Matches by Leg Spinners
Shahid Afridi has delivered the best bowling figures as a leg spinner in ODIs. He took seven wickets for just 12 runs against the West Indies in the 2013 Providence ODI. It is also the all-time best bowling spell by any spinner in the 50-overs format.
Wanindu Hasaranga has recorded the best bowling figures as a leggie in the first innings of an ODI match. He claimed figures of 7 for 19 against Zimbabwe in the 2024 Colombo ODI.
Hasaranga has also recorded the best bowling figures as a leg spinner at home, with his 7 for 19 coming in Sri Lanka.
Nepal’s Sandeep Lamichhane has bagged the best bowling figures as a leg spinner for an associate ODI team. He took 6 for 11 against Papua New Guinea in 2021.
Australia’s Stuart MacGill has taken the best bowling figures as a leg spinner on ODI debut. He returned with 4 for 19 against Pakistan in the 2000 Sydney ODI.
Sri Lanka’s Upul Chandana has recorded the best economy rate as a leg spinner in an ODI innings (minimum 12 balls bowled). He had an economy of 0.63 while taking three wickets for two runs against Bangladesh in 2002. See who bowled the most dot-balls in a single ODI innings.
Australia’s Adam Zampa has recorded the worst bowling figures as a leg spinner in ODIs. He went for 113 runs for zero wickets against South Africa in the 2023 Centurion ODI.
Zampa’s figures of 0 for 113 are the worst by a spinner and the joint-second worst by any bowler in an ODI innings.
Most 5-Wicket and 6-Wicket Hauls by Wrist Spinners in ODIs
Afridi, Rashid Khan, and Imran Tahir share a similarity, with their seven-fors coming against the same opposition (West Indies) and at the opponent’s home ground.
Afridi, Tahir, Hasaranga, Lamichhane, and Rashid have taken two six-wicket hauls each as leg spinners in ODIs.
Afridi, meanwhile, has picked up the most five-fors as a right-arm wristspinner in ODIs, with nine spells to his name.
Age, Debut, and Captaincy Bowling Records for Leggies
Afridi has achieved the best bowling figures as a leg spin bowling captain in ODIs. He took 5 for 16 against Kenya in the 2011 World Cup. This is also the best bowling analysis as a spinner in the ODI World Cup.
Rashid is the youngest leg spinner to take a five-wicket haul in ODIs. He was 18 years and 178 days old when he picked up 6 for 43 against Ireland in 2017.
Rashid is the only leg spinner to take four five-wicket hauls before turning 20 in ODIs.
Tahir, meanwhile, is the oldest right-arm wristspinner to claim a five-for in ODIs. He fetched 6 for 24 at the age of 39 years and 190 days against Zimbabwe in 2018.
Tahir is the only leg spinner to bag three five-fors after turning 35 in ODIs.
