Best Bowling Figures in 2026 in ODI
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 | BAN | 6/21 | 10.0 | 2.1 | v Zimbabwe | Harare | 6 Jul 2026 |
| JJ Smit | NAM | 6/27 | 9.5 | 2.74 | v Nepal | Utrecht | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Rashid Khan | AFG | 6/34 | 7.4 | 4.43 | v Ireland | Bready | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Ajay Kumar | UAE | 6/35 | 9.5 | 3.55 | v Oman | Kirtipur | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Shoriful Islam | BAN | 6/48 | 10.0 | 4.8 | v Australia | Mirpur | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Junaid Siddique | UAE | 6/49 | 7.5 | 6.25 | v Oman | Kirtipur | 3 May 2026 |
| LJ Robertson | SCOT | 6/52 | 10.0 | 5.2 | v Canada | Dundee | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Jayden Lennox | NZ | 5/19 | 8.0 | 2.37 | v West Indies | Providence | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Prasidh Krishna | IND | 5/23 | 8.2 | 2.76 | v Afghanistan | Chennai | 20 Jun 2026 |
| Nahid Rana | BAN | 5/24 | 7.0 | 3.42 | v Pakistan | Mirpur | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Karan KC | NEP | 5/29 | 10.0 | 2.9 | v Namibia | Utrecht | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Nahid Rana | BAN | 5/32 | 10.0 | 3.2 | v New Zealand | Mirpur | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Arafat Minhas | PAK | 5/32 | 10.0 | 3.2 | v Australia | Rawalpindi | 30 May 2026 |
| Gulsan Jha | NEP | 5/38 | 9.0 | 4.22 | v Oman | Kirtipur | 5 May 2026 |
| Muhammed Imran | OMA | 5/39 | 10.0 | 3.9 | 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?
