Most Wickets in 2026 in ODI
Find out who took the most wickets in ODI cricket in 2026. Explore full bowling stats and top wicket taker rankings for the year.
Most Wickets in ODIs in 2026
| Player | Team | Innings | Wickets | Best Bowling (Innings) | Average | Economy | Strike Rate | 5W Hauls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Smith | New Zealand | 8 | 24 | 6/40 | 19.20 | 3.75 | 30.66 | 2 |
| Taijul Islam | Bangladesh | 5 | 20 | 7/138 | 19.65 | 3.44 | 34.25 | 2 |
| Josh Tongue | England | 8 | 14 | 3/40 | 38.42 | 3.87 | 59.57 | 0 |
| Matt Henry | New Zealand | 4 | 12 | 6/29 | 13.33 | 2.79 | 28.58 | 2 |
| Jofra Archer | England | 4 | 11 | 4/53 | 22.81 | 3.30 | 41.36 | 0 |
| Nahid Rana | Bangladesh | 4 | 11 | 5/40 | 25.00 | 4.47 | 33.54 | 1 |
| Gus Atkinson | England | 4 | 10 | 5/30 | 16.80 | 2.82 | 35.70 | 1 |
| Mohammad Abbas | Pakistan | 4 | 10 | 5/92 | 23.80 | 2.73 | 52.20 | 1 |
| Kyle Jamieson | New Zealand | 4 | 10 | 5/62 | 24.20 | 3.72 | 39.00 | 1 |
| Will O’Rourke | New Zealand | 6 | 10 | 3/53 | 25.60 | 3.16 | 48.50 | 0 |
Key Insights on 2026’s Leading ODI Wicket Takers
Highest Wicket-Taker: Nathan Smith leads the charts as I am writing this article, picking up 24 wickets in just 8 innings for New Zealand. He also maintains an impressive bowling average of 19.20.
Best Individual Bowling Figures: Bangladesh’s Taijul Islam holds the year’s best individual bowling spell with 7/138. He sits second on the overall list with 20 wickets in only 5 innings. You can find the best ten here.
Five-Wicket Haul Leaders: Nathan Smith, Taijul Islam, and Matt Henry are setting the pace. Each of them has claimed two 5-wicket hauls in 2026 so far.
Notable Firsts & Milestones of 2026:
- First ODI Five-Wicket Haul on Debut: Arafat Minhas made history by taking 5-32 against Australia in May. He became the first Pakistan bowler to secure a five-wicket haul on an ODI debut.
- First Wicket in First Over on Debut: Indian pacer Gurnoor Brar achieved a dream milestone by picking up a wicket in his very first over of international cricket. He secured this debut wicket against Afghanistan.
- Historic Venue First: Prasidh Krishna recorded his first-ever ODI five-wicket haul with figures of 5/23 against Afghanistan. This made him the first Indian bowler to achieve a five-for at the iconic Chepauk Stadium.
New Zealand’s Pace Dominance: Black Caps bowlers heavily influence the top 10 standings. Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, and Will O’Rourke all feature prominently.
Also Read: You can also check out the leading run-scorers in ODIs in 2026 here.
