Cricket Record for Dismissals Most Wickets Taken LBW: ODI, T20i, Test

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One form of skill reverberates with an uncommon and significant resonance in the ever-changing cricket landscape.

Here, strategy and accuracy collide, as the game's heavy hitters carve out records that are monuments to their mettle.

Legends have left indelible marks on the record for most wickets taken leg before wicket throughout all three forms of cricket (one-day internationals, Twenty20s, and Tests).

But what talents have allowed them to become masters of LBW dismissals? Behind these records, are there stories of greatness and perseverance? Join us as we delve into the fascinating history of cricket's most illustrious record.

Each leg-before-wicket dismissal is more than just a number; it tells a tale of extraordinary strategy and skill, a testament to the game's enduring spirit.

Cricket Record for Dismissals Most Wickets Taken LBW: ODI, T20i, Test


In a game where every run and out is important, the record for the most LBW wickets taken is a great example of skill and accuracy.

This important milestone isn't just about the numbers; it's also a story of hard work, planning, and flawless performance.

Most people just call it "LBW," which stands for "Leg Before Wicket." This means that a hitter is out because the bowler's ball hit any part of their body before hitting the wicket.

Because of this rule, bowlers can plan ahead and try to get the record for most wickets taken LBW, which is an important goal that is hard to reach.


Cricket Record for Dismissals Most Wickets Taken LBW: ODI, T20i, Test


5PlayerSpanMatBallsRunsWktsBBIAveLBW% Wkts
77 M Muralidaran (Asia/ICC/SL) 1992-2011 495 63132 30803 1347 9/51 22.86 216 16.03
31 Wasim Akram (PAK) 1984-2003 460 40813 21591 916 7/119 23.57 211 23.03
37 A Kumble (Asia/IND) 1990-2008 403 55346 28767 956 10/74 30.09 210 21.96
38 SK Warne (AUS/ICC) 1992-2007 339 51347 25536 1001 8/71 25.51 186 18.58
35 Waqar Younis (PAK) 1989-2003 349 28922 18707 789 7/36 23.70 183 23.19
16 WPUJC Vaas (Asia/SL) 1994-2009 439 39345 21643 761 8/19 28.44 171 22.47
36 GD McGrath (AUS/ICC) 1993-2007 376 42266 20656 949 8/24 21.76 161 16.96
24 N Kapil Dev (IND) 1978-1994 356 38942 19812 687 9/83 28.83 152 22.12
21 SM Pollock (Afr/ICC/SA) 1995-2008 423 40308 19673 829 7/87 23.73 145 17.49
34 R Ashwin (IND) 2010-2023 275 32868 18421 717 7/59 25.69 143 19.94
22 DL Vettori (ICC/NZ) 1997-2015 442 43661 22863 705 7/87 32.42 140 19.85
35 HMRKB Herath (SL) 1999-2018 181 29600 14892 525 9/127 28.36 127 24.19
25 Shakib Al Hasan (BAN) 2006-2023 430 29885 19467 690 7/36 28.21 124 17.97
34 JM Anderson (ENG) 2002-2023 396 49223 26647 977 7/42 27.27 117 11.97
21 SCJ Broad (ENG) 2006-2023 344 40980 23574 847 8/15 27.83 115 13.57
10 Rashid Khan (AFG/ICC) 2015-2023 190 8708 6433 347 7/18 18.53 114 32.85
12 Z Khan (Asia/IND) 2000-2014 309 29234 18996 610 7/87 31.14 113 18.52
41 Sir RJ Hadlee (NZ) 1973-1990 201 28100 13018 589 9/52 22.10 110 18.67
24 Imran Khan (PAK) 1971-1992 263 26919 13102 544 8/58 24.08 105 19.3
12 Saeed Ajmal (PAK) 2008-2015 212 19022 10701 447 7/55 23.93 104 23.26
14 RA Jadeja (IND) 2009-2023 328 27341 16009 546 7/42 29.32 103 18.86
28 Harbhajan Singh (Asia/IND) 1998-2016 367 41671 23143 711 8/84 32.54 100 14.06
27 IT Botham (ENG) 1976-1992 218 28086 15017 528 8/34 28.44 98 18.56
10 Shahid Afridi (Asia/ICC/PAK) 1996-2018 524 23032 17737 541 7/12 32.78 97 17.92
23 CA Walsh (WI) 1984-2001 337 40841 19606 746 7/37 26.28 95 12.73
22 MD Marshall (WI) 1978-1992 217 24759 12109 533 7/22 22.71 92 17.26
8 HH Streak (Afr/ZIM) 1993-2005 254 23027 13208 455 6/73 29.02 90 19.78
20 TG Southee (NZ) 2008-2023 369 32175 21576 735 7/33 29.35 89 12.1
19 B Lee (AUS) 1999-2012 322 28261 19145 718 5/22 26.66 88 12.25
18 GP Swann (ENG) 2000-2013 178 19968 11389 410 6/65 27.77 85 20.73
13 J Srinath (IND) 1991-2003 296 27039 16043 551 8/86 29.11 83 15.06
11 JN Gillespie (AUS) 1996-2006 169 19402 10430 402 7/37 25.94 82 20.39
29 DW Steyn (Afr/SA) 2004-2020 265 25879 16339 699 7/51 23.37 82 11.73
13 SL Malinga (SL) 2004-2020 340 17944 15334 546 6/38 28.08 81 14.83
23 MA Starc (AUS) 2010-2023 261 23796 16286 642 6/28 25.36 81 12.61
24 DK Lillee (AUS) 1971-1984 133 22060 10638 458 7/83 23.22 78 17.03
9 BAW Mendis (SL) 2008-2015 145 9769 6710 288 6/8 23.29 77 26.73
23 NM Lyon (AUS) 2011-2023 153 33078 16761 526 8/50 31.86 77 14.63
16 TA Boult (NZ) 2011-2023 247 24854 15510 602 7/34 25.76 76 12.62
16 TM Alderman (AUS) 1981-1991 106 13552 6672 258 6/47 25.86 75 29.06
4 Abdur Razzak (BAN) 2004-2018 200 11710 8576 279 5/29 30.73 72 25.8
11 D Gough (ENG/ICC) 1994-2006 219 20332 12761 467 6/42 27.32 72 15.41
10 J Garner (WI) 1977-1987 156 18499 8185 405 6/56 20.20 71 17.53

Cricket Record for Dismissals Most Wickets Taken LBW: ODI


5PlayerSpanMatBallsRunsWktsBBIAveLBW% Wkts
6 Wasim Akram (PAK) 1984-2003 356 18186 11812 502 5/15 23.52 92 18.32
13 Waqar Younis (PAK) 1989-2003 262 12698 9919 416 7/36 23.84 73 17.54
9 Shahid Afridi (Asia/ICC/PAK) 1996-2015 398 17670 13632 395 7/12 34.51 73 18.48
4 WPUJC Vaas (Asia/SL) 1994-2008 322 15775 11014 400 8/19 27.53 69 17.25
10 M Muralidaran (Asia/ICC/SL) 1993-2011 350 18811 12326 534 7/30 23.08 65 12.17
4 Rashid Khan (AFG) 2015-2023 103 5300 3748 183 7/18 20.48 61 33.33
4 Shakib Al Hasan (BAN) 2006-2023 247 12575 9360 317 5/29 29.52 60 18.92
2 DL Vettori (ICC/NZ) 1997-2015 295 14060 9674 305 5/7 31.71 59 19.34
4 Abdur Razzak (BAN) 2004-2014 153 7965 6065 207 5/29 29.29 57 27.53
5 SM Pollock (Afr/ICC/SA) 1996-2008 303 15712 9631 393 6/35 24.50 55 13.99
2 A Kumble (Asia/IND) 1990-2007 271 14496 10412 337 6/12 30.89 54 16.02
1 Z Khan (Asia/IND) 2000-2012 200 10097 8301 282 5/42 29.43 48 17.02
1 SK Warne (AUS/ICC) 1993-2005 194 10642 7541 293 5/33 25.73 48 16.38
7 GD McGrath (AUS/ICC) 1993-2007 250 12970 8391 381 7/15 22.02 48 12.59
8 SL Malinga (SL) 2004-2019 226 10936 9760 338 6/38 28.87 47 13.9
1 KMDN Kulasekara (SL) 2003-2017 184 8263 6751 199 5/22 33.92 46 23.11
1 HH Streak (Afr/ZIM) 1993-2005 189 9468 7129 239 5/32 29.82 42 17.57
0 Mohammad Hafeez (PAK) 2003-2019 218 7733 5400 139 4/41 38.84 41 29.49
1 N Kapil Dev (IND) 1978-1994 225 11202 6945 253 5/43 27.45 41 16.2
1 A Zampa (AUS) 2016-2023 96 5052 4641 165 5/35 28.12 40 24.24
1 Mashrafe Mortaza (Asia/BAN) 2001-2020 220 10922 8893 270 6/26 32.93 39 14.44
9 B Lee (AUS) 2000-2012 221 11185 8877 380 5/22 23.36 39 10.26
2 AB Agarkar (IND) 1998-2007 191 9484 8021 288 6/42 27.85 38 13.19
3 Imran Tahir (SA) 2011-2019 107 5541 4297 173 7/45 24.83 37 21.38
2 RA Jadeja (IND) 2009-2023 197 9750 7936 220 5/33 36.07 37 16.81
3 Abdul Razzaq (Asia/PAK) 1996-2011 265 10941 8564 269 6/35 31.83 37 13.75
3 J Srinath (IND) 1991-2003 229 11935 8847 315 5/23 28.08 37 11.74
2 Saeed Ajmal (PAK) 2008-2015 113 6000 4182 184 5/24 22.72 36 19.56
3 BAW Mendis (SL) 2008-2015 87 4154 3324 152 6/13 21.86 34 22.36
3 S Lamichhane (NEP) 2018-2023 51 2774 2023 112 6/11 18.06 32 28.57
2 Kuldeep Yadav (IND) 2017-2023 101 5126 4319 167 6/25 25.86 32 19.16
2 IK Pathan (IND) 2004-2012 120 5855 5142 173 5/27 29.72 31 17.91
1 Mujeeb Ur Rahman (AFG) 2017-2023 75 3968 2863 101 5/50 28.34 30 29.7
9 MA Starc (AUS) 2010-2023 121 6240 5420 236 6/28 22.96 29 12.28
3 Harbhajan Singh (Asia/IND) 1998-2015 236 12479 8973 269 5/31 33.35 29 10.78
2 YS Chahal (IND) 2016-2023 72 3739 3283 121 6/42 27.13 27 22.31
2 GB Hogg (AUS) 1996-2008 123 5564 4188 156 5/32 26.84 27 17.3
5 RJ Hadlee (NZ) 1973-1990 115 6182 3407 158 5/25 21.56 27 17.08
3 TG Southee (NZ) 2008-2023 161 8075 7448 221 7/33 33.70 27 12.21
2 D Gough (ENG/ICC) 1994-2006 159 8470 6209 235 5/44 26.42 27 11.48
1 MRJ Watt (SCOT) 2016-2023 61 3190 2192 89 5/33 24.62 26 29.21
1 DW Fleming (AUS) 1994-2001 88 4619 3402 134 5/36 25.38 26 19.4
0 TM Odoyo (Afr/KENYA) 1996-2014 136 5649 4335 145 4/25 29.89 26 17.93
2 AA Donald (SA) 1991-2003 164 8561 5926 272 6/23 21.78 26 9.55
0 R Ashwin (IND) 2010-2023 116 6303 5180 156 4/25 33.20 25 16.02
1 Imran Khan (PAK) 1974-1992 175 7461 4844 182 6/14 26.61 25 13.73
3 MG Johnson (AUS) 2005-2015 153 7489 6038 239 6/31 25.26 25 10.46
4 Shoaib Akhtar (Asia/ICC/PAK) 1998-2011 163 7764 6169 247 6/16 24.97 25 10.12

Cricket Record for Dismissals Most Wickets Taken LBW: T20i


5PlayerSpanMatBallsRunsWktsBBIAveLBW% Wkts
2 Rashid Khan (AFG/ICC) 2015-2023 82 1874 1925 130 5/3 14.80 33 25.38
0 PWH de Silva (SL) 2019-2023 58 1252 1438 91 4/9 15.80 23 25.27
1 S Lamichhane (ICC/NEP) 2018-2023 52 1175 1233 98 5/9 12.58 17 17.34
2 BAW Mendis (SL) 2008-2014 39 885 952 66 6/8 14.42 16 24.24
0 Ehsan Khan (HKG) 2016-2023 51 1134 1148 68 4/24 16.88 15 22.05
0 Shadab Khan (PAK) 2017-2023 92 1951 2301 104 4/8 22.12 15 14.42
0 Shahid Afridi (ICC/PAK) 2006-2018 99 2168 2396 98 4/11 24.44 14 14.28
0 RE van der Merwe (NED/SA) 2009-2022 52 997 1070 56 4/35 19.10 13 23.21
1 YS Chahal (IND) 2016-2023 80 1764 2409 96 6/25 25.09 13 13.54
0 F Nsubuga (UGA) 2019-2023 51 1043 827 52 3/9 15.90 12 23.07
1 A Zampa (AUS) 2016-2023 74 1589 1856 82 5/19 22.63 12 14.63
2 SL Malinga (SL) 2006-2020 84 1799 2225 107 5/6 20.79 12 11.21
1 Khizar Hayat (MAL) 2020-2023 37 678 684 35 5/4 19.54 11 31.42
0 E Sebareme (RWN) 2021-2023 54 886 834 55 4/6 15.16 11 20
2 Umar Gul (PAK) 2007-2016 60 1203 1443 85 5/6 16.97 11 12.94
1 MRJ Watt (SCOT) 2015-2023 58 1218 1407 69 5/27 20.39 11 15.94
0 Mohammad Ghazanfar (HKG) 2019-2023 28 524 599 29 3/16 20.65 9 31.03
0 Rohan Mustafa (UAE) 2014-2023 58 1106 1283 61 4/18 21.03 9 14.75
1 T Shamsi (SA) 2017-2023 63 1360 1676 76 5/24 22.05 9 11.84
0 Bilal Khan (OMA) 2015-2023 64 1381 1489 92 4/19 16.18 9 9.78
0 Saeed Ajmal (PAK) 2009-2015 64 1430 1516 85 4/19 17.83 9 10.58
0 R Ashwin (IND) 2010-2022 65 1452 1672 72 4/8 23.22 9 12.5
0 IS Sodhi (NZ) 2014-2023 102 2119 2822 126 4/28 22.39 9 7.14
2 TG Southee (NZ) 2008-2023 114 2492 3402 144 5/18 23.62 9 6.25
2 Shakib Al Hasan (BAN) 2006-2023 117 2535 2869 140 5/20 20.49 9 6.42
1 H Fennell (Arg) 2019-2023 19 367 393 32 6/18 12.28 8 25
0 Anwar Rahman (MAL) 2019-2023 22 370 373 25 4/16 14.92 8 32
0 Umar Adam (MDV) 2019-2023 30 508 685 33 3/17 20.75 8 24.24
0 SVE Bharathi (GER) 2020-2023 37 755 672 46 4/6 14.60 8 17.39
1 YM Nkanya (TAN) 2022-2023 43 834 735 58 5/2 12.67 8 13.79
2 Imran Tahir (SA/World) 2013-2019 38 845 948 63 5/23 15.04 8 12.69
2 DM Nakrani (UGA) 2019-2023 46 901 870 57 6/7 15.26 8 14.03
0 GH Dockrell (IRE) 2010-2023 125 1562 1869 82 4/20 22.79 8 9.75
0 Mohammad Nabi (AFG) 2010-2023 109 1990 2427 87 4/10 27.89 8 9.19
0 NK Aneesh Kumar (SUI) 2021-2023 17 351 349 14 3/3 24.92 7 50
0 JJ Huo (MOZ) 2019-2023 29 381 370 34 4/11 10.88 7 20.58
1 Raza Iqbal (NOR) 2019-2023 23 426 422 30 5/23 14.06 7 23.33
0 Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG) 2021-2023 24 544 590 27 3/11 21.85 7 25.92
1 Syazrul Idrus (MAL) 2019-2023 33 586 686 51 7/8 13.45 7 13.72
1 Samiullah Shinwari (AFG) 2010-2022 65 634 688 28 5/13 24.57 7 25
0 Abdur Razzak (BAN) 2006-2014 34 730 838 44 4/16 19.04 7 15.9
1 Vraj Patel (KENYA) 2021-2023 35 744 594 57 5/12 10.42 7 12.28
0 Arshdeep Singh (IND) 2022-2023 38 779 1106 55 4/37 20.10 7 12.72
0 AM Kimote (TAN) 2021-2023 54 804 978 51 4/13 19.17 7 13.72
0 MNM Aslam (KUW) 2019-2023 41 840 843 52 4/5 16.21 7 13.46
0 M Akayezu (RWN) 2021-2023 61 934 1228 60 4/9 20.46 7 11.66
0 BM Scholtz (NAM) 2019-2023 46 946 919 50 4/12 18.38 7 14
0 Pavandeep Singh (MAL) 2019-2023 44 954 939 54 3/12 17.38 7 12.96
0 Simi Singh (IRE) 2018-2022 53 965 1225 44 3/9 27.84 7 15.9
0 Sikandar Raza (ZIM) 2013-2023 74 995 1201 45 4/8 26.68 7 15.55
0 Mohammad Nawaz (PAK) 2016-2023 57 1030 1258 47 3/5 26.76 7 14.89
0 Sompal Kami (NEP) 2014-2023 55 1060 1218 52 3/20 23.42 7 13.46
0 S Badree (WI/World) 2012-2018 52 1146 1180 56 4/15 21.07 7 12.5
0 K Irakoze (RWN) 2021-2023 65 1164 1265 64 4/20 19.76 7 10.93
0 KMDN Kulasekara (SL) 2008-2017 58 1231 1530 66 4/31 23.18 7 10.6
0 RA Jadeja (IND) 2009-2022 64 1237 1453 51 3/15 28.49 7 13.72
0 Mohammad Hafeez (PAK) 2006-2021 119 1261 1388 61 4/10 22.75 7 11.47
0 H Ssenyondo (UGA) 2019-2023 66 1294 1182 71 4/4 16.64 7 9.85
0 MA Starc (AUS) 2012-2022 58 1314 1673 73 4/20 22.91 7 9.58
1 Imad Wasim (PAK) 2015-2023 66 1356 1416 65 5/14 21.78 7 10.76
1 Mustafizur Rahman (BAN) 2015-2023 85 1816 2294 103 5/22 22.27 7 6.79
0 F Akankwasa (UGA) 2020-2022 32 358 379 20 4/10 18.95 6 30
0 Kaleem Sana (CAN) 2022-2023 16 359 337 27 4/18 12.48 6 22.22
0 RM Haq (SCOT) 2007-2013 21 450 472 28 3/20 16.85 6 21.42
0 Taranjeet Singh (ROM) 2021-2023 24 474 531 29 4/17 18.31 6 20.68
1 SA Okpe (NGA) 2019-2023 35 491 421 35 5/9 12.02 6 17.14
0 MG Erasmus (NAM) 2019-2023 49 517 458 32 3/12 14.31 6 18.75
0 Iqbal Hussain (QAT) 2019-2021 26 564 693 45 4/16 15.40 6 13.33
0 AG Cremer (ZIM) 2008-2018 29 570 660 35 3/11 18.85 6 17.14
0 AL Phehlukwayo (SA) 2017-2022 38 670 971 45 4/24 21.57 6 13.33
0 Bilal Muhammad (MLT) 2021-2022 31 710 786 40 4/10 19.65 6 15
0 Khawar Ali (OMA) 2015-2022 41 716 790 46 4/11 17.17 6 13.04
1 Karim Janat (AFG) 2016-2023 52 757 1011 39 5/11 25.92 6 15.38
0 Zeeshan Maqsood (OMA) 2015-2023 53 780 831 37 4/7 22.45 6 16.21
0 DJ Willey (ENG) 2015-2022 43 865 1180 51 4/7 23.13 6 11.76
0 M Theekshana (SL) 2021-2023 38 877 974 34 3/17 28.64 6 17.64
1 N Vanua (PNG) 2015-2023 51 916 1084 60 5/17 18.06 6 10
1 Mujeeb Ur Rahman (AFG) 2018-2023 43 954 999 56 5/20 17.83 6 10.71
1 A Bohara (NEP) 2019-2023 48 978 1134 64 6/11 17.71 6 9.37
2 AC Agar (AUS) 2016-2022 47 994 1073 48 6/30 22.35 6 12.5
1 Waseem Abbas (MLT) 2019-2023 46 1008 1263 59 5/37 21.40 6 10.16
0 Mohammad Amir (PAK) 2009-2020 50 1079 1263 59 4/13 21.40 6 10.16
0 Shaheen Shah Afridi (PAK) 2018-2023 52 1143 1455 64 4/22 22.73 6 9.37
0 Aizaz Khan (HKG) 2014-2023 60 1185 1485 72 4/26 20.62 6 8.33
0 Haris Rauf (PAK) 2020-2023 62 1344 1802 83 4/18 21.71 6 7.22
2 B Kumar (IND) 2012-2022 87 1791 2079 90 5/4 23.10 6 6.66
0 AU Rashid (ENG) 2009-2023 99 2072 2574 98 4/2 26.26 6 6.12
0 Salman Nazar (CAN) 2021-2022 8 168 173 14 3/8 12.35 5 35.71
0 W Madhevere (ZIM) 2020-2023 54 348 409 13 2/8 31.46 5 38.46
1 Sirajullah Khadim (PORT) 2021-2023 18 387 336 29 5/17 11.58 5 17.24
0 KH Pandya (IND) 2018-2021 19 410 554 15 4/36 36.93 5 33.33
0 Ravi Bishnoi (IND) 2022-2023 18 424 513 29 4/16 17.68 5 17.24
0 Yuvraj Singh (IND) 2007-2017 58 424 499 28 3/17 17.82 5 17.85
0 Ijaz Hussain (ROM) 2019-2023 26 442 548 31 4/28 17.67 5 16.12
0 Mohammad Wasim (PAK) 2021-2023 27 511 692 35 4/24 19.77 5 14.28
1 F Damiao Couana (MOZ) 2019-2023 30 529 571 28 5/19 20.39 5 17.85
0 B Lee (AUS) 2005-2012 25 545 714 28 3/23 25.50 5 17.85
0 AR Ramjani (UGA) 2022-2023 27 551 467 49 4/9 9.53 5 10.2
0 AR Cusack (IRE) 2008-2015 37 606 714 35 4/11 20.40 5 14.28
0 Amjad Mahboob (SGP) 2019-2023 30 610 843 40 3/20 21.07 5 12.5
1 P Aho (NGA) 2021-2023 34 612 539 44 6/5 12.25 5 11.36
0 Bilal Hassun (UGA) 2021-2023 34 647 733 49 4/17 14.95 5 10.2
0 Amar Sharma (MLT) 2020-2023 36 723 952 27 3/23 35.25 5 18.51
0 Shiraz Khan (KUW) 2019-2023 39 750 833 26 3/12 32.03 5 19.23
0 H Lakov (BUL) 2019-2022 35 779 989 32 3/21 30.90 5 15.62
0 DL Vettori (NZ) 2007-2014 34 787 748 38 4/20 19.68 5 13.15
0 Muslim Yar (GER) 2019-2023 40 828 853 52 3/9 16.40 5 9.61
0 MM Ali (ENG) 2014-2023 78 861 1188 43 3/24 27.62 5 11.62
0 KJ O'Brien (IRE) 2008-2021 110 917 1149 58 4/45 19.81 5 8.62
0 Junaid Siddique (UAE) 2019-2023 44 968 1195 54 4/12 22.12 5 9.25
0 AD Mathews (SL) 2009-2021 78 1029 1200 38 3/16 31.57 5 13.15
0 WB Rankin (ENG/IRE) 2009-2020 50 1068 1219 55 3/16 22.16 5 9.09
0 SP Narine (WI) 2012-2019 51 1102 1105 52 4/12 21.25 5 9.61
0 PA van Meekeren (NED) 2013-2022 58 1165 1358 64 4/11 21.21 5 7.81
0 TL Chatara (ZIM) 2010-2023 56 1204 1450 62 3/7 23.38 5 8.06
0 JJ Bumrah (IND) 2016-2023 62 1331 1455 74 3/11 19.66 5 6.75
0 SO Ngoche (KENYA) 2010-2023 70 1420 1472 85 4/14 17.31 5 5.88
0 MR Adair (IRE) 2019-2023 71 1499 1920 98 4/13 19.59 5 5.1
0 CJ Jordan (ENG) 2014-2023 88 1828 2658 96 4/6 27.68 5 5.2

Cricket Record for Dismissals Most Wickets Taken LBW: Test


5PlayerSpanMatBallsRunsWktsBBIAveLBW% Wkts
35 A Kumble (IND) 1990-2008 132 40850 18355 619 10/74 29.65 156 25.2
67 M Muralidaran (ICC/SL) 1992-2010 133 44039 18180 800 9/51 22.72 150 18.75
37 SK Warne (AUS) 1992-2007 145 40705 17995 708 8/71 25.41 138 19.49
25 Wasim Akram (PAK) 1985-2002 104 22627 9779 414 7/119 23.62 119 28.74
29 GD McGrath (AUS) 1993-2007 124 29248 12186 563 8/24 21.64 113 20.07
23 N Kapil Dev (IND) 1978-1994 131 27740 12867 434 9/83 29.64 111 25.57
22 Waqar Younis (PAK) 1989-2003 87 16224 8788 373 7/76 23.56 110 29.49
34 R Ashwin (IND) 2011-2023 94 25113 11569 489 7/59 23.65 109 22.29
34 HMRKB Herath (SL) 1999-2018 93 25993 12157 433 9/127 28.07 108 24.94
20 SCJ Broad (ENG) 2007-2023 167 33698 16719 604 8/15 27.68 101 16.72
12 WPUJC Vaas (SL) 1994-2009 111 23438 10501 355 7/71 29.58 100 28.16
32 JM Anderson (ENG) 2003-2023 183 39217 18234 690 7/42 26.42 97 14.05
16 SM Pollock (SA) 1995-2008 108 24353 9733 421 7/87 23.11 90 21.37
36 Sir RJ Hadlee (NZ) 1973-1990 86 21918 9611 431 9/52 22.29 83 19.25
27 IT Botham (ENG) 1977-1992 102 21815 10878 383 8/34 28.40 81 21.14
23 Imran Khan (PAK) 1971-1992 88 19458 8258 362 8/58 22.81 80 22.09
22 CA Walsh (WI) 1984-2001 132 30019 12688 519 7/37 24.44 77 14.83
22 MD Marshall (WI) 1978-1991 81 17584 7876 376 7/22 20.94 76 20.21
20 DL Vettori (ICC/NZ) 1997-2014 113 28814 12441 362 7/87 34.36 76 20.99
23 NM Lyon (AUS) 2011-2023 122 31422 15379 496 8/50 31.00 73 14.71
17 GP Swann (ENG) 2008-2013 60 15349 7642 255 6/65 29.96 70 27.45
25 Harbhajan Singh (IND) 1998-2015 103 28580 13537 417 8/84 32.46 68 16.3
7 MJ Hoggard (ENG) 2000-2008 67 13909 7564 248 7/61 30.50 65 26.2
26 DW Steyn (SA) 2004-2019 93 18608 10077 439 7/51 22.95 64 14.57
11 Z Khan (IND) 2000-2014 92 18785 10247 311 7/87 32.94 63 20.25
23 DK Lillee (AUS) 1971-1984 70 18467 8493 355 7/83 23.92 62 17.46
10 Saeed Ajmal (PAK) 2009-2014 35 11592 5003 178 7/55 28.10 59 33.14
8 JN Gillespie (AUS) 1996-2006 71 14234 6770 259 7/37 26.13 59 22.77
12 RA Jadeja (IND) 2012-2023 67 16354 6620 275 7/42 24.07 59 21.45
14 TM Alderman (AUS) 1981-1991 41 10181 4616 170 6/47 27.15 58 34.11
7 J Garner (WI) 1977-1987 58 13169 5433 259 6/56 20.97 57 22
19 Shakib Al Hasan (BAN) 2007-2023 66 14775 7238 233 7/36 31.06 55 23.6
16 Yasir Shah (PAK) 2014-2022 48 14255 7657 244 8/41 31.38 54 22.13
15 TG Southee (NZ) 2008-2023 94 21608 10726 370 7/64 28.98 53 14.32
15 Abdul Qadir (PAK) 1977-1990 67 17126 7742 236 9/56 32.80 52 22.03
22 CEL Ambrose (WI) 1988-2000 98 22103 8501 405 8/45 20.99 52 12.83
10 TA Boult (NZ) 2011-2022 78 17417 8717 317 6/30 27.49 50 15.77
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Cricket Record for Dismissals Most Wickets Taken LBW: ODI, T20i, Test


Cricket Record for Dismissals Most Wickets Taken LBW: ODI, T20i, Test

The record for most wickets taken LBW stands tall as a testimony to ability and precision in a sport where every run and dismissal counts.

A tale of resolve, planning, and flawless execution, this outstanding milestone is more than simply a collection of figures.

The bowler is declared to have bowled a leg before wicket (LBW) when the batsman is out because the ball struck any portion of his body prior to reaching the wicket.

Because of this rule, bowlers can now plan to take as many wickets as possible by leg before wicket, a record that is highly sought after yet notoriously difficult to achieve.

ODI: The Arena of Swift Decisions

Every delivery is an opportunity for a bowler to move closer to the LBW record in One Day Internationals (ODI).

The lightning-fast pace of this format necessitates quick planning and even quicker action, as a single well-placed ball can result in a wicket-taking leg before wicket dismissal.

Wasim Akram: The Sultan of Swing

Wasim Akram, a name synonymous with Pakistani cricket, reigned supreme from 1984 to 2003. In a staggering 356 matches, Akram bowled 18,186 balls, conceding 11,812 runs.

His bowling average of 23.52 speaks volumes about his mastery in the field. With a best bowling inning (BBI) of 5/15, he secured 502 wickets, 92 of which were LBW dismissals, constituting 18.32% of his total wickets.

His record for the most wickets taken LBW stands as a testament to his skill and precision.

Waqar Younis: The Master of Reverse Swing

Following closely is Waqar Younis, another Pakistani legend who graced the field from 1989 to 2003. Younis played 262 matches, where he bowled 12,698 balls and gave away 9,919 runs.

His remarkable career features a BBI of 7/36 and a bowling average of 23.84. Younis secured 416 wickets, with 73 of them being LBW dismissals, accounting for 17.54% of his total wickets.

His contribution to the record for most wickets taken LBW is indeed monumental.

Shahid Afridi: The All-Rounder Extraordinaire

Shahid Afridi, representing not just Pakistan but also Asia and ICC, showcased his bowling prowess from 1996 to 2015. Afridi participated in 398 matches, bowling 17,670 balls and conceding 13,632 runs.

With a BBI of 7/12 and a bowling average of 34.51, he claimed 395 wickets. Afridi’s record includes 73 LBW dismissals, making up 18.48% of his total wickets, a remarkable feat in the history of ODI cricket.

WPUJC Vaas: The Sri Lankan Maestro

WPUJC Vaas, the Sri Lankan legend, had an illustrious career spanning from 1994 to 2008. Vaas played in 322 matches, delivering 15,775 balls and giving away 11,014 runs.

His career highlights include a BBI of 8/19 and a bowling average of 27.53. Vaas took 400 wickets, with 69 of them being LBW dismissals, contributing significantly to the record for most wickets taken LBW with a percentage of 17.25%.

M Muralidaran: The Spin Wizard

M Muralidaran, another gem from Sri Lanka, represented both Asia and ICC during his career from 1993 to 2011. In 350 matches, he bowled 18,811 balls and conceded 12,326 runs.

Muralidaran’s career is adorned with a BBI of 7/30 and a bowling average of 23.08. He secured a whopping 534 wickets, with 65 of them being LBW dismissals, which is 12.17% of his total wickets, adding a golden page in the record book of most wickets taken LBW.

The Titans of T20I: Cricket Record for Dismissals Most Wickets Taken LBW

The T20i format, known for its short and explosive matches, offers a playground for bowlers to showcase their skills in securing LBW dismissals.

The race to the record in this format is a vibrant dance of strategy and skill, where every LBW dismissal is a step closer to cricket immortality.

Rashid Khan: The Prodigy of LBW Dismissals

Leading the chart with a staggering record of most wickets taken LBW is Rashid Khan, representing Afghanistan and ICC between 2015 and 2023.

In a span of 82 matches, Rashid delivered 1874 balls, conceding 1925 runs while securing 130 wickets. His best bowling innings recorded figures of 5/3, showcasing a remarkable average of 14.80.

Rashid has not only secured 33 LBW dismissals but also maintained a high LBW wicket percentage of 25.38, a testimony to his sharp skills and strategic gameplay.

PWH de Silva: The Sri Lankan Sentinel

PWH de Silva, another cricket marvel from Sri Lanka, has graced the field from 2019 to 2023. Within 58 matches, he bowled 1252 balls, giving away 1438 runs and taking 91 wickets.

His record for the most wickets taken LBW stands at 23, with a close LBW wicket percentage of 25.27. His best bowling performance in an innings is noted as 4/9, reflecting a promising average of 15.80.

De Silva’s journey in T20I cricket is a vivid canvas of skillful LBW dismissals, painting him as a formidable force in the cricketing arena.

BAW Mendis: The Maestro of Strategy

BAW Mendis, another gem from Sri Lanka, showcased his prowess in T20I cricket from 2008 to 2014. In 39 matches, Mendis bowled 885 balls, allowing 952 runs while taking a total of 66 wickets.

His record for LBW dismissals stands at 16, holding a percentage of 24.24 in LBW wickets.

With a best bowling innings figure of 6/8 and an impressive average of 14.42, Mendis has demonstrated a deep understanding of the LBW dismissals, carving a niche for himself in the cricket records.

Shadab Khan: The Pakistani Powerhouse

Shadab Khan, representing Pakistan from 2017 to 2023, has played 92 matches in which he bowled 1951 balls and conceded 2301 runs.

Taking 104 wickets in total, Shadab holds a record of 15 LBW dismissals, with a percentage of 14.42 in LBW wickets. His best performance in an innings is recorded as 4/8, showcasing an average of 22.12.

Shadab Khan continues to be a vital player, with a keen eye for securing LBW dismissals, a skill that speaks volumes of his cricketing acumen.

Shahid Afridi: The Veteran of LBW Dismissals

Shahid Afridi, a name synonymous with Pakistani cricket, represented ICC and Pakistan from 2006 to 2018. In his 99 match career, he bowled 2168 balls, giving away 2396 runs and securing 98 wickets.

Afridi has 14 LBW dismissals to his name, holding an LBW wicket percentage of 14.28. His best bowling innings recorded figures of 4/11, with an average of 24.44.

Afridi’s career is a testament to his mastery in securing LBW dismissals, a skill that has earned him a revered place in cricket history.

5 of Cricket’s Greatest Players Have the Most Wickets Taken LBW in Test Matches

Test cricket, the longest format of the game, offers a grand stage for bowlers to pursue the record for the most wickets taken LBW.

Here, patience meets strategy, as bowlers craft meticulous plans to secure LBW dismissals, weaving a tapestry of skill and endurance that stands the test of time.

A Kumble: The Indian Virtuoso

Spanning a remarkable career from 1990 to 2008, Anil Kumble stands as a colossus in the cricketing world.

With a staggering 156 LBW dismissals out of 619 wickets in 132 matches, he holds a significant place in the record for the most wickets taken LBW in test matches.

His best bowling innings, a remarkable 10/74, showcases the epitome of skill and precision, with an LBW percentage of 25.2, Kumble’s legacy is a rich tapestry of mastery and dedication.

M Muralidaran: The Sri Lankan Maestro

Muttiah Muralidaran, a name synonymous with cricketing excellence, graced the fields from 1992 to 2010.

With a record of 150 LBW dismissals from a monumental tally of 800 wickets in 133 matches, Muralidaran has showcased a prodigious talent that is hard to parallel.

His LBW dismissal rate stands at 18.75%, a testament to his strategic brilliance in securing the most wickets taken LBW, a journey marked with a remarkable best bowling innings of 9/51.

SK Warne: The Australian Legend

Shane Warne, a name that reverberates with greatness in the cricketing corridors, has been a force to reckon with from 1992 to 2007.

Garnering 138 LBW dismissals from a total of 708 wickets in 145 matches, Warne has crafted a legacy of brilliance and skill.

His LBW dismissal rate of 19.49% speaks volumes about his mastery in achieving the most wickets taken LBW, with a best bowling innings that reads an impressive 8/71.

Wasim Akram: The Pakistani Prodigy

Wasim Akram, the Pakistani cricket stalwart, has left an indelible mark in the cricket history books with his remarkable career spanning from 1985 to 2002.

Akram secured 119 LBW dismissals out of 414 wickets in 104 matches, showcasing a remarkable skill in LBW dismissals with a high percentage of 28.74%.

His journey to becoming one of the players with the most wickets taken LBW is adorned with a best bowling innings of 7/119, a testament to his unyielding spirit and prowess.

GD McGrath: The Australian Sentinel

Glenn McGrath, a name that stands tall in the Australian cricket folklore, has been a sentinel of skill and precision from 1993 to 2007.

McGrath has secured a place in the elite list with 113 LBW dismissals from a total of 563 wickets in 124 matches.

Holding an LBW dismissal rate of 20.07%, McGrath’s journey in the realm of the most wickets taken LBW is marked with a best bowling innings of 8/24, showcasing a career replete with stellar performances.

Most Wickets Taken LBW: A Monumental Record of Dismissals

Finally reaching the peak of LBW dismissals and the record for most wickets taken LBW has left us in awe of the talent and perseverance required to get here.

This record is more than a mere statistic; it stands as a testament to the cricketing world’s greatest achievements and a mark of honor.

Finally, the all-time high for wickets taken An exciting part of cricket’s storied history, LBW showcases the strategy, skill, and perseverance that make the game what it is.

Bowlers will be inspired to reach new heights in their quest of LBW dismissals by this record, which speaks volumes about mastery and perfection. It will leave a lasting impression on generations to come.

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