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Who Is the Fastest Bowler to Take 100 ODI Wickets?

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Updated on May 22, 2026

The fastest bowler to reach 100 wickets in One Day Internationals (ODIs) in terms of matches is Australia’s Mitchell Starc. He achieved the milestone in just 52 matches, becoming one of the quickest to reach this landmark in ODI cricket history. Known for his express pace, swing, and deadly yorkers, Starc has consistently been a strike bowler for Australia in limited-overs cricket. Other great fast bowlers like Saeed Ajmal and Brett Lee also reached 100 wickets quickly, but Starc holds the record for the fewest matches among fast bowlers, highlighting his impact in modern ODI cricket.

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Updated on Dec 29, 2025

This answer may surprise you but it is very true that Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan is the fastest ever bowler to reach 100 wickets in ODI cricket. Rashid Khan achieved this feat recently, when he picked Shai Hope's wicket in the ICC World Cup Qualifier.

The 19-year-old has taken the game by storm ever since his debut in 2015 and has been a key player in Afghanistan cricket team. Due to his outstanding performances, Afghanistan has achieved a Test status. He is currently No. 2 ranked bowler in ODI cricket.

Khan created this history in just 44 ODI matches and comfortable surpassed Australian pacer Mitchell Starc's record who reached this landmark in 52 matches. The leg-spinner has played a crucial role in the qualifying matches for Afghanistan to secure their place in the next year 2019 Cricket World Cup.

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Answered on Apr 29, 2020
Mohammed Shami is the fastest Indian bowler
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