Most wickets in India vs England ODIs

Last Modified Jan 24, 2025 14:15 IST
England v India - 4th Natwest One Day International Series
England v India - 4th Natwest One Day International Series. Source: Getty Images

According to the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the England cricket team announced their squads for the limited-overs series against India from January 2025 to February 2025. The England team features bowlers such as Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid, and Gus Atkinson. The Indian cricket team is yet to announce their squad for the series as of January 11, 2025.

Most wickets in India vs England ODIs

England v India - 4th Natwest One Day International Series
England v India - 4th Natwest One-Day International Series. Source: Getty Images

As of January 2025, former English pacer James Anderson is the leading wicket-taker in India vs England ODIs. He took 40 wickets in 31 matches at an average of 33.52 and an economy of 5.17, including a personal best of 4/18.

PositionPlayerMatchesInningsOversMaidensRunsWicketsBBIEcon4w5w
1James Anderson (ENG)3131259.2241341404/185.1720
2Ravindra Jadeja** (IND)2625199.34952394/284.7720
3Andrew Flintoff (ENG)3029235.291069375/564.5401
4Harbhajan Singh (IND)232321712912365/314.2002
6Javagal Srinath (IND)212118914829355/414.3801
5Ravichandran Ashwin (IND)2322191.23980353/285.1200
7Steven Finn (ENG)1717158.38775285/334.8801
8Kapil Dev (IND)232320922786283/353.7600
9Mohammed Shami** (IND) 1515115.36565255/694.8911
10Zaheer Khan (IND)1818157.310785253/264.9800

**Representing the nation as of Jan 2025

Updated January 2025

Most wickets for India in India vs England ODIs

England tour of India - 1st ODI: India v England
England tour of India - 1st ODI: India v England. Source: Getty Images

As of January 2025, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja holds the record for taking the most wickets for the Men in Blue in India vs England ODIs. He has taken 39 wickets in 25 innings at an average of 24.41 and an economy of 4.77 with a best of 4/28.

Former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is the second-highest wicket-taker with 36 wickets in 23 matches. Former pacer Javagal Srinath is third on the list with 35 wickets in 21 ODIs. Former bowling all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin is the fourth-leading wicket-taker for India with 35 wickets in 23 games (22 innings).

The fifth on this list is former Indian skipper and the 1983 World Cup winner Kapil Dev with 28 wickets in 23 ODIs.

PositionPlayerMatchesInningsOversMaidensRunsWicketsBBIEcon4w5w
1Ravindra Jadeja**2625199.34952394/284.7720
2Harbhajan Singh 232321712912365/314.202
3Javagal Srinath 212118914829355/414.3801
4Ravichandran Ashwin2322191.23980353/285.1200
5Kapil Dev 232320922786283/353.7600

**Representing the nation as of Jan 2025

Updated January 2025

Most wickets for England in India vs England ODIs

England v India - 3rd Natwest One Day International Series
England v India - 3rd Natwest One Day International Series. Source: Getty Images

As of January 2025, James Anderson is the leading wicket-taker for England in India vs England ODIs, with 40 wickets in 31 innings.

Former all-rounder Andrew Flintoff is second on the list with 37 wickets in 30 games (29 innings).

Former pacer Steven Finn is the third-highest wicket-taker for the Three Lions with 28 wickets in 17 ODIs. Former pacer Darren Gough has taken the fourth-most wickets with 24 wickets in 17 ODIs. The fifth on this list is former pacer Stuart Broad with 24 wickets in 19 ODIs.

PositionPlayerMatchesInningsOversMaidensRunsWicketsBBIEcon4w5w
1James Anderson 3131259.2241341404/185.1720
2Andrew Flintoff 3029235.291069375/564.5401
3Steven Finn 1717158.38775285/334.8801
4Darren Gough 1717154.48765244/504.9410
5Stuart Broad1919161.410903244/515.5820

*Updated January 2025

FAQs on most wickets in the India vs England ODIs

A. As of January 2025, James Anderson holds the record for the most wickets in India vs England ODIs.

A. As of January 2025, James Anderson took 40 wickets in 31 matches in India vs. England ODIs.

A. As of January 2025, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja holds the record for taking the most wickets for the Men in Blue in India vs England ODIs.

A. As of January 2025, Ravindra Jadeja has picked up 39 wickets in 26 matches (25 innings) in India vs England ODIs.

A. As of January 2025, six bowlers have taken 30+ wickets in the India vs England ODIs. They are James Anderson, Ravindra Jadeja, Andrew Flintoff, Harbhajan Singh, Javagal Srinath, and Ravichandran Ashwin.

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