All-time African ODI XI

#2 Bowlers

Allan Donald's scorching pace and immaculate control often unsettled batting lineups

Even though Dale Steyn may have a better shout for slotting into the playing eleven, Heath Streak's subtle variations as well as handy ability with the bat make him a more feasible option at number nine.

Despite having to shoulder the burden of the entire Zimbabwean bowling attack right throughout his career, the right-armer managed to rise to the occasion and picked up 239 wickets from 189 matches.

Not surprisingly, there are not too many options to choose from when it comes to spinners. With most pitches in Africa aiding pace bowling, only very few tweakers have been able to make an impact in the 50-over format.

By a significant distance, Imran Tahir remains the most threatening spinner to represent a team from this part of the world. His outstanding record in both ODIs and T20Is stand as a testament to his wicket-taking prowess.

Among all bowlers with at least 250 wickets in ODI history, Allan Donald's average of 21.78 is the joint-best along side Pakistan off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq. Capable of unleashing fearsome pace, the South African fast bowler tormented batsmen right throughout the 90s. A smooth bowling action helped him control the ball at rapid speeds and scythe through batting lineups on a regular basis.

Bowlers: Heath Streak (Zimbabwe), Imran Tahir (South Africa) and Allan Donald (South Africa)