Explore the best bowling figures in ODI cricket in 2026. View top match spells and full bowling stats for the year.
Best Bowling Figures in ODIs in 2026
| Player | Team | Bowling Figures | Overs Bowled | Econ | Opponent | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nahid Rana | Bangladesh | 6/21 | 10.0 | 2.10 | v Zimbabwe | Harare | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Johannes Smit | Namibia | 6/27 | 9.5 | 2.74 | v Nepal | Utrecht | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Rashid Khan | Afghanistan | 6/34 | 7.4 | 4.43 | v Ireland | Bready | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Ajay Kumar | U.A.E. | 6/35 | 9.5 | 3.55 | v Oman | Kirtipur | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Shoriful Islam | Bangladesh | 6/48 | 10.0 | 4.80 | v Australia | Mirpur | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Junaid Siddique | U.A.E. | 6/49 | 7.5 | 6.25 | v Oman | Kirtipur | 3 May 2026 |
| Liam Robertson | Scotland | 6/52 | 10.0 | 5.20 | v Canada | Dundee | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Jayden Lennox | New Zealand | 5/19 | 8.0 | 2.37 | v West Indies | Providence | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Prasidh Krishna | India | 5/23 | 8.2 | 2.76 | v Afghanistan | Chennai | 20 Jun 2026 |
| Nahid Rana | Bangladesh | 5/24 | 7.0 | 3.42 | v Pakistan | Mirpur | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Karan KC | Nepal | 5/29 | 10.0 | 2.90 | v Namibia | Utrecht | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Nahid Rana | Bangladesh | 5/32 | 10.0 | 3.20 | v New Zealand | Mirpur | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Arafat Minhas | Pakistan | 5/32 | 10.0 | 3.20 | v Australia | Rawalpindi | 30 May 2026 |
| Gulsan Jha | Nepal | 5/38 | 9.0 | 4.22 | v Oman | Kirtipur | 5 May 2026 |
| Muhammed Imran | Oman | 5/39 | 10.0 | 3.90 | v Namibia | Windhoek | 10 Apr 2026 |
Key Insights on 2026’s Best ODI Bowling Spells (Updated July 2026)
Nahid Rana’s Dominance
Top Spot: Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana holds the single best bowling figure of 2026 with 6/21 (10.0 overs) against Zimbabwe at an economy rate of 2.10.
Nahid is also the first bowler to pick a 5-fer in an ODI game this year, whereas Ajay Kumar of UAE achieved the first 6-wicket haul in 2026.
Frequent Entries: Nahid single-handedly accounts for 3 out of the top 11 entries on the list (6/21 vs. Zimbabwe, 5/24 vs. Pakistan, and 5/32 vs. New Zealand).
Bonus: Waqar Younis, the leading 5-wicket haul picker in ODI history, has also taken the most five-wicket hauls in a calendar year in ODIs. The Pakistani star bagged five 5-fers in 19 innings in 1990.
Team Breakdown
Bangladesh (4 entries): Led by Nahid Rana (3) and Shoriful Islam (1), making Bangladesh the most represented country.
UAE (2 entries): Represented by Ajay Kumar and Junaid Siddique.
Single Entries: New Zealand (Jayden Lennox), India (Prasidh Krishna), Namibia (JJ Smit), Pakistan (Arafat Minhas), and Nepal (Gulsan Jha).
Venue & Opposition Patterns
Hotspot Grounds:
- Kirtipur hosted 3 top spells (Ajay Kumar, Junaid Siddique, Gulsan Jha).
- Mirpur hosted 3 top spells (Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana x2).
Targeted Teams:
- Oman fell victim to 3 of the top spells (all in Kirtipur).
- Australia conceded 5+ wicket hauls twice (against Shoriful Islam and Arafat Minhas).
5. Standout Economy & Efficiency
Most Economical: Nahid Rana’s 2.10 economy rate during his 6/21 spell is the tightest full 10-over spell on the list.
Fewest Runs Conceded: Jayden Lennox conceded the fewest runs overall (19 runs in 8.0 overs) while picking up a 5-wicket haul against the West Indies.
Also Read: Who has picked the most ODI wickets in 2026?
