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Any cricket team's foundation is made up of fast bowlers. They have the power to significantly impact the team on any given day.
You will probably agree that fast bowling is one of the most thrilling aspects of cricket, whether you are a bowler or a batsman. It is an exciting and fun aspect of the game that keeps the audience's excitement alive. Any team in the world will benefit from having a superb fast bowler. We know that fast bowling is a difficult skill to master, and fast bowlers are also more likely to experience injuries. But over the years, some outstanding bowlers have kept up their fitness and become game legends.
What could be more breathtaking than to witness a fast bowler charge in and deliver the ball at a speed of more than 140 km/h? If you're a true cricket lover, you've probably seen some of the best fast bowlers who have amazed us with their precision, swing, and pace.
Let’s check out some of the top 7 greatest fast bowlers of all time.
Dale Steyn must be highlighted whenever you mention swing, pace, and rhythm. He ranks seventh among all-time great fast bowlers.
One of his generation's top fast bowlers is Steyn. Steyn was in charge of the South African team's swift attack after the time of Allan Donald. Observing Dale Steyn's accomplishments throughout the years is impressive.
Steyn is one of the select few bowlers in the world who can confuse any batsman with pace and swing. The caliber of the modern great is evident by the 400th test wicket being taken in just 80 games. The fact that he is equally compelling is the best part.
ODIs Stats– 125 matches, 196 Wickets, 25.95 average, 4.87 Economy
Tests Stats– 93 matches, 439 wickets, 22.95 average, 3.24 Economy
One of Pakistan's greatest ever fast bowlers was Waqar Younis. He is among the ball's best swingers. His ability to reverse swing is widely renowned. Any batting lineup in the entire world dreads his toe-crushing yorkers.
According to legend, a terrifying duo in game history was him and the legendary Wasim Akram.
The former Pakistani legend holds the record for most fifers in the game's history. Waqar Younis was the first captain to capture a 7-wicket haul in an ODI inning and holds the record for the most fantastic bowling stats by a captain in an ODI (7/36) as well.
ODIs Stats: 262 matches, 416 wickets, 23.84 average, 4.68 economy
Tests Stats: 87 matches, 373 wickets, 23.56 average, 3.25 economy
In this list, Courtney Walsh doesn't require any introduction. He is the first bowler in test cricket history to take 500 test match wickets, which is no laughing matter.
He has a well-known relationship with Curtly Ambrose, and the two are outstanding for West Indian cricket.
205 matches, 227 wickets, a 30.48 average, and a 3.84 economy rate in ODIs
Tests Stats: 132 matches, 519 wickets, 24.45 average, 2.54 economy
Curtly Ambrose was known throughout his career for his frightening and effective bowling. In 98 games for the West Indies, he recorded 405 wickets. His economy of 2.31 is among the best in test cricket history.
Ambrose has just expanded the former West Indies bowlers' legacy. For any opposing batsman, his fantastic pairing with Walsh is one of the most devastating images.
For his team, he has always been a dominant bowler who can alter the course of a match with his spells. A 20.99 average and a 2.30 economy merely highlight the player's abilities. Simply said, he is unplayable for any batsman.
ODIs Stats– 176 matches, 225 wickets, 24.12 average, 3.48 Economy
Tests Stats– 98 matches, 405 Wickets, 20.99 average, 2.30 Economy
It wouldn't be wrong to say that McGrath served as the Australian team's backbone throughout the 1990s. James Anderson later surpassed his record of 563 Test wickets in 124 games for any fast bowler. In addition, he is the player with the most World Cup dismissals in the sport's history.
ODIs Stats– 250 matches, 381 wickets, 22.02 average, 3.88 Economy
Tests Stats– 124 matches, 563 Wickets, 21.64 average, 2.5 Economy
Hadlee was the era's greatest record-breaking bowler. He broke Lillee's record, which had stood for so long. He was the first bowler to pass 400 Test wickets during his career. With a wicket-taking average of 22.29, the New Zealand international was pretty impressive for his time.
Among all of New Zealand's bowlers, he was one of the best. Hadlee's swing and precision were well-known throughout his career. In the 86 games he participated in, he claimed 431 total wickets.
ODIs Stats– 115 matches, 158 wickets, 21.56 average, 3.30 Economy
Tests Stats– 86 matches, 431 wickets, 22.29 average, 2.63 Economy
Most people would agree that Wasim Akram is the best bowler. This individual has an unrivaled influence on the cricket field, and he is renowned for his toe-crushing swinging yorkers and reverse swings.
He played in the 1992 World Cup-winning team and was named Man of the Match for his overall 3/49 and 33 of 18 performance.
There may never be another bowler like Wasim Akram in the history of cricket. It is impossible to counter his ability to swing the ball both ways and his devastating Yorkers.
ODIs Stats– 356 matches, 502 Wickets, 23.52 average, 3.9 Economy
Tests Stats– 104 matches, 414 wickets, 23.62 average, 2.59 Economy
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