Highest wicket takers in ODIs this year (ODIs: 2017)

Batting is what is more admired by many, but bowling is an art on some can do, and when it comes to fast bowling these 5 bowlers are undoubtfully the best in the world right now. In 2017 many new bowlers emerged from teams and distorted through opposition batting, here am I with the list of top 5 highest wicket-takers in ODIs this year.

#5 Hardik Pandya

2017 turned out to be a great year for the all-rounder. Pandya took 29 wickets from 27 matches with an average of 36.27, economy of 5.61, and best figures of 3/40.

#Liam Plunkett

Year 2017 finalized his place in the English Cricket Team’s limited over format. He swings the ball at good pace creating trouble for batsmen. Plunkett took 36 wickets from 18 matches with an avg of 22.47, economy of 5.62 and best figures of 5/52.

#Jasprit Bumrah

Considered has the best death bowler currently and rare Indian bowling talent Bumrah has improved a lot since his debut back in 2016. He picked up 38 wickets from 22 matches with an avg of 25.92, economy of 5.14 and best figures of 5/27.

#2 Rashid Khan

Despite having a false age Khan has taken Afghanistan cricket to the rise. He made his debuted against Zimbabwe back in 2015 and came a long way spinning away the batsman. Rashid took an unbelievable 43 wickets form just 16 matches, with an even more unbelievable avg of 10.44 and an even more unbelievable economy of 3.80. His best figures are 7/18 which are truly jaw-dropping.

#5 Hasan Ali

The No. 1 fast bowler of the world proves why Pakistan produces quality fast bowlers every other day. He has great pace and can swing the ball at times. He will finish 2017 with 45 wickets from 18 matches, with an avg of 17.04, economy of 5.03 and best figures of 5/24.