Wasim Akram Top 20 Records in International Cricket

Wasim Akram Top 20 Records in International Cricket

Wasim Akram is widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time. Here are 20 of his remarkable records in international cricket:

1. Second-highest wicket-taker in ODI cricket, with 502 wickets to his name.
2. Most wickets in a single edition of the World Cup, taking 18 wickets in 1992.
3. Most wickets in a bilateral ODI series, taking 27 wickets against West Indies in 1990.
4. Fastest to reach 200 wickets in ODI cricket, achieving the feat in just 104 matches.
5. Only player to take two hat-tricks in World Cup cricket.
6. Most wickets in a single season of Wills Trophy, taking 38 wickets in 1988-89.
7. Most wickets in a single edition of Austral-Asia Cup, taking 18 wickets in 1990-91.
8. Most wickets in a single edition of Singer World Series, taking 22 wickets in 1997.
9. Most four-wicket hauls in ODI cricket, with 89 four-wicket hauls to his name.
10. Most five-wicket hauls in ODI cricket, with 6 five-wicket hauls to his name.
11. Most four-wicket hauls in World Cup cricket, with 5 four-wicket hauls to his name.
12. Most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket by a left-arm fast bowler, with 25 five-wicket hauls to his name.
13. Fastest to reach 250 wickets in Test cricket, achieving the feat in just 49 matches.
14. Only player to take a hat-trick in both Test and ODI cricket.
15. Most wickets in a Test series in New Zealand, taking 27 wickets in 1994.
16. Most wickets in a Test series in Sri Lanka, taking 26 wickets in 2000.
17. Most wickets in a single edition of Benson & Hedges World Series, taking 18 wickets in 1989-90.
18. Most wickets in a single edition of Sharjah Cup, taking 18 wickets in 1990-91.
19. Most wickets in a single edition of Carlton & United Series, taking 18 wickets in 2000-01.
20. Most wickets in a single edition of Asia Cup, taking 14 wickets in 1990-91.

These records highlight Wasim Akram’s remarkable talent and longevity as a bowler, making him a true legend of the game.