Stats: Leading wicket-takers in 2014 ODIs

Lasith Malinga (2L) celebrating with his team after a win over England on June 3, 2014

Bowler	Matches	Number of wickets	Economy
Lasith Malinga	11	21	5.57
Mohammed Shami	09	20	6.71
Sachithra Senanayake	13	19	4.20
Chris Jordan	12	19	5.64
Ajantha Mendis	07	18	4.85

Having taken 21 wickets in 11 matches, Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga tops the list for the bowlers to have taken most number of wickets in One Day Internationals in 2014 so far. He is followed by Indian pacer Mohammed Shami, who has continued his good form into his second year in international cricket arena.

Sri Lankan spinners Sachithra Senanayake, who hit the headlines for the Jos Buttler-Mankading incident and suspect action, and Ajanta Mendis are at 3rd and 5th spots, respectively. Chris Jordan, a promising England pace bowling all-rounder, is at the fourth spot.

Note: Stats are updated till June 10, 2014.