Top 10 Bowlers in the World in 2023: Masters of Spin, Swing, and Speed

In the ever-evolving world of cricket,best bowlers continue to be the unsung heroes of the game. They consistently strive to outsmart and outperform the batsmen. In this article, we present the “Top 10 Bowlers in the World,” a comprehensive list of the most skilled and accomplished best bowlers across all formats of the game.

Top 10 Bowlers In The World

When it comes to the sport of cricket,best bowlers are the unsung heroes of the game. They toil tirelessly, consistently striving to outsmart and outperform the batsmen. In this article, we present the “Top 10 Bowlers in the World,” a comprehensive list of the most skilled and accomplished best bowlers across all formats of the game.Here are top 10 best bowlers in the World

No.1 Shaheen Shah Afridi

best bowler Shahean Shah Afridi
Personal Information
Full NameShaheen Shah Afridi
Born6 April 2000 (age 23)
Place of BirthLandi Kotal, Khyber Agency, Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Pakistan (present-day Khyber District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan)
NicknameThe Eagle[1]
Height6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Batting StyleLeft-handed
Bowling StyleLeft-arm fast
RoleBowler
RelationsRiaz Afridi (brother)
International Information
National SidePakistan (2018–present)
Test Debut (cap 236)3 December 2018 v New Zealand
Last Test24 July 2023 v Sri Lanka
ODI Debut (cap 218)21 September 2018 v Afghanistan
Last ODI31 October 2023 v Bangladesh
ODI Shirt No.10 (formerly 40)
T20I Debut (cap 78)3 April 2018 v West Indies
Last T20I14 April 2023 v New Zealand
T20I Shirt No.10 (formerly 40)
Domestic Team Information
YearsTeam
2017/18Khan Research Laboratories
2018–presentLahore Qalandars (squad no. 10)
2018Balochistan
2019/20Northern (squad no. 10)
2020Hampshire (squad no. 40)
2020/21–2023Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (squad no. 10)
2022Middlesex (squad no. 10)
2023Nottinghamshire
2023Welsh Fire
Career Statistics
CompetitionTestODIT20I
Matches275152
Runs Scored15415648
Batting Average6.1617.338.00
100s/50s0/00/00/0
Top Score1923*16
Balls Bowled5,2182,3411,143
Wickets10510264
Bowling Average25.5823.8622.73
5 Wickets in Innings420
10 Wickets in Match100
Best Bowling6/516/354/22
Catches/Stumpings2911

No.2 Jtosh Hazlewood

best bowler Jtosh Hazlewood
Personal Information
Full NameJosh Reginald Hazlewood
Born8 January 1991 (age 32)
Place of BirthTamworth, New South Wales, Australia
NicknameHoff,[1] Bendemeer Bullet
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Batting StyleLeft-handed
Bowling StyleRight-arm fast-medium
RoleBowler
International Information
National SideAustralia (2010–present)
Test Debut (cap 440)17 December 2014 v India
Last Test27 July 2023 v England
ODI Debut (cap 183)22 June 2010 v England
Last ODI28 October 2023 v New Zealand
ODI Shirt No.38
T20I Debut (cap 62)13 February 2013 v West Indies
Last T20I4 November 2022 v Afghanistan
T20I Shirt No.38
Domestic Team Information
YearsTeam
2008/09–presentNew South Wales
2011/12–2013/14, 2019/20Sydney Sixers
2020–2021Chennai Super Kings
2022–presentRoyal Challengers Bangalore
Career Statistics
CompetitionTestODIT20IFC
Matches637941104
Runs Scored46512022813
Batting Average11.6217.1411.0011.13
100s/50s0/00/00/00/0
Top Score3923*13*43*
Balls Bowled13,3274,11892220,551
Wickets23812358383
Bowling Average26.2226.7320.3624.95
5 Wickets in Innings103012
10 Wickets in Match0000
Best Bowling6/676/524/126/35
Catches/Stumpings23/–22/–8/–39/–

No.3 Mohammed Siraj

best bowler Siraj
Personal Information
Born13 March 1994 (age 29)
Place of BirthHyderabad, Telangana, India
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleRight-arm fast
RoleBowler
International Information
National SideIndia (2017–present)
Test Debut (cap 298)26 December 2020 v Australia
Last Test1 March 2023 v Australia
ODI Debut (cap 225)15 January 2019 v Australia
Last ODI31 October 2023 v England
ODI Shirt No.73
T20I Debut (cap 71)4 November 2017 v New Zealand
Last T20I22 November 2022 v New Zealand
T20I Shirt No.73 (formerly 13)
Domestic Team Information
YearsTeam
2015–presentHyderabad
2017Sunrisers Hyderabad (squad no. 13)
2018–presentRoyal Challengers Bangalore (squad no. 73)
2022Warwickshire (squad no. 73)
Career Statistics
CompetitionTestODIT20IFC
Matches2129861
Runs Scored80365426
Batting Average5.267.205.007.22
100s/50s0/00/00/00/0
Top Score16*9546
Balls Bowled2,8571,1181929,859
Wickets595711207
Bowling Average30.2319.1126.7225.10
5 Wickets in Innings2107
10 Wickets in Match0002
Best Bowling5/606/214/178/59
Catches/Stumpings10/–6/–2/–16/–

No.4 Keshav Maharaj

taken from best bowler Keshav‘s instagram
Personal Information
Full NameKeshav Athmanand Maharaj
Born7 February 1990 (age 33)
Place of BirthDurban, South Africa
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleSlow left-arm orthodox
RoleBowler
International Information
National SideSouth Africa (2016–present)
Test Debut (cap 327)3 November 2016 v Australia
Last Test8 March 2023 v West Indies
ODI Debut (cap 120)27 May 2017 v England
Last ODI27 October 2023 v Pakistan
ODI Shirt No.16
T20I Debut (cap 94)10 September 2021 v Sri Lanka
Last T20I3 September 2023 v Australia
T20I Shirt No.16
Domestic Team Information
YearsTeam
2006–presentKwaZulu-Natal
2009–presentDolphins
2018Lancashire
2018–presentDurban Heat
2019Yorkshire
2023Durban’s Super Giants
Career Statistics
CompetitionTestODIT20IFC
Matches493826155
Runs Scored1,130209783,965
Batting Average15.7014.9215.6020.22
100s/50s0/50/00/02/17
Top Score844041114*
Balls Bowled9,5751,89852131,766
Wickets1584822586
Bowling Average32.0031.2529.3127.04
5 Wickets in Innings90037
10 Wickets in Match1008
Best Bowling9/1294/332/219/129
Catches/Stumpings16/–9/–12/–58/–

No.5 Trent Boult

taken from best bowler Trent Boult‘s instagram
Personal Information
Full NameTrent Alexander Boult
Born22 July 1989 (age 34)
Place of BirthRotorua, New Zealand
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleLeft-arm fast-medium
RoleBowler
RelationsJono Boult (brother)
International Information
National SideNew Zealand (2011–present)
Test Debut (cap 253)9 December 2011 v Australia
Last Test23 June 2022 v England
ODI Debut (cap 174)11 July 2012 v West Indies
Last ODI28 October 2023 v Australia
ODI Shirt No.18
T20I Debut (cap 60)9 February 2013 v England
Last T20I9 November 2022 v Pakistan
T20I Shirt No.18
Domestic Team Information
YearsTeam
2008/09–presentNorthern Districts
2015–2016Sunrisers Hyderabad
2017Kolkata Knight Riders
2018–2019Delhi Capitals
2020–2021Mumbai Indians
2022-Rajasthan Royals
2022-Melbourne Stars
2023-presentMI Emirates
2023-presentMI New York
Career Statistics
CompetitionTestODIT20IFC
Matches7811055113
Runs Scored759205321,212
Batting Average15.818.916.4015.15
100s/50s0/10/00/00/2
Top Score52*21*861
Balls Bowled17,4175,9641,25723,453
Wickets31720674433
Bowling Average27.4923.9022.2526.86
5 Wickets in Innings106018
10 Wickets in Match1001
Best Bowling6/307/344/136/30
Catches/Stumpings43/–42/–20/–59/–

No.6 Rashid Khan

taken from best bowler Rashid Khan‘s instagram
Personal Information
Full NameRashid Khan Arman
Born20 September 1998 (age 25)
Place of BirthNangarhar Province, Afghanistan
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleRight-arm leg break
RoleBowling all-rounder
International Information
National SideAfghanistan (2015–present)
Test Debut (cap 9)14 June 2018 v India
Last Test10 March 2021 v Zimbabwe
ODI Debut (cap 36)18 October 2015 v Zimbabwe
Last ODI18 October 2023 v New Zealand
ODI Shirt No.19
T20I Debut (cap 27)26 October 2015 v Zimbabwe
Last T20I16 July 2023 v Bangladesh
T20I Shirt No.19
Domestic Team Information
YearsTeam
2016–2017Comilla Victorians
2017–2021Sunrisers Hyderabad
2017Guyana Amazon Warriors
2017–presentBand-e-Amir Dragons
2017/18–presentAdelaide Strikers (squad no. 19)
2018–2019, 2021–presentSussex (squad no. 1)
2018Kabul Zwanan
2018Durban Heat
2020Barbados Tridents
2021–presentLahore Qalandars
2022–presentGujarat Titans
2022–presentSt Kitts & Nevis Patriots
2023–presentMI Cape Town
2023-presentMI New York
Career Statistics
CompetitionTestODIT20IT20
Matches59882410
Runs Scored1061,2673702,071
Batting Average15.1419.214.8013.02
100s/50s0/10/50/00/2
Top Score5160*48*79*
Balls Bowled1,5345,0001,8749,464
Wickets34178130556
Bowling Average22.3519.9214.8018.30
5 Wickets in Innings4424
10 Wickets in Match2000
Best Bowling7/1377/185/36/17
Catches/Stumpings0/–31/–32/–136/–

No.7 Kuldeep Yadav

taken from best bowler Kuldeep‘s instagram
Personal Information
Born14 December 1994 (age 28)
Place of BirthKanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Batting StyleLeft-handed
Bowling StyleLeft-arm unorthodox spin
RoleBowler
International Information
National SideIndia (2017–present)
Test Debut (cap 288)25 March 2017 v Australia
Last Test14 December 2022 v Bangladesh
ODI Debut (cap 218)23 June 2017 v West Indies
Last ODI29 October 2023 v England
ODI Shirt No.23
T20I Debut (cap 69)9 July 2017 v West Indies
Last T20I13 August 2023 v West Indies
T20I Shirt No.23
Domestic Team Information
YearsTeam
2012Mumbai Indians
2014–2021Kolkata Knight Riders (squad no. 23)
2009–presentUttar Pradesh (squad no. 3)
2022-presentDelhi Capitals
Career Statistics
CompetitionTestODIFCLA
Matches8953594
Runs Scored94179914210
Batting Average10.4411.2022.8511.05
100s/50s0/00/01/60/0
Top Score401911725
Balls Bowled1,1654,8556,6704,894
Wickets34162134155
Bowling Average21.5525.8229.7626.85
5 Wickets in Innings3272
10 Wickets in Match0000
Best Bowling5/406/256/796/25
Catches/Stumpings3/–15/–14/–14/–

No.8 Mujeeb Ur Rahman

taken from best bowler Mujeeb‘s instagram
Personal Information
Born14 December 1994 (age 28)
Place of BirthKanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Batting StyleLeft-handed
Bowling StyleLeft-arm unorthodox spin
RoleBowler
International Information
National SideIndia (2017–present)
Test Debut (cap 288)25 March 2017 v Australia
Last Test14 December 2022 v Bangladesh
ODI Debut (cap 218)23 June 2017 v West Indies
Last ODI29 October 2023 v England
ODI Shirt No.23
T20I Debut (cap 69)9 July 2017 v West Indies
Last T20I13 August 2023 v West Indies
T20I Shirt No.23
Domestic Team Information
YearsTeam
2012Mumbai Indians
2014–2021Kolkata Knight Riders (squad no. 23)
2009–presentUttar Pradesh (squad no. 3)
2022-presentDelhi Capitals
Career Statistics
CompetitionTestODIFCLA
Matches8953594
Runs Scored94179914210
Batting Average10.4411.2022.8511.05
100s/50s0/00/01/60/0
Top Score401911725
Balls Bowled1,1654,8556,6704,894
Wickets34162134155
Bowling Average21.5525.8229.7626.85
5 Wickets in Innings3272
10 Wickets in Match0000
Best Bowling5/406/256/796/25
Catches/Stumpings3/–15/–14/–14/–

No.9 Adam Zampa

best bowler Adam Zampa
Personal Information
Born31 March 1992 (age 31)
Place of BirthShellharbour, New South Wales, Australia
NicknameZorbs
Height175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleRight-arm Leg-Break
RoleBowler
International Information
National SideAustralia (2016–present)
ODI Debut (cap 212)6 February 2016 v New Zealand
Last ODI25 October 2023 v Netherlands
ODI Shirt No.88 (formerly 43)
T20I Debut (cap 82)7 March 2016 v South Africa
Last T20I1 September 2023 v South Africa
T20I Shirt No.88 (formerly 43)
Domestic Team Information
YearsTeam
2012/13New South Wales
2012/13Sydney Thunder
2013/14–2019/20South Australia
2013/14–2014/15Adelaide Strikers
2015/16–2022/23Melbourne Stars
2016–2017Rising Pune Supergiants
2016Guyana Amazon Warriors
2018–2019Essex
2018Jamaica Tallawahs
2020/21–presentNew South Wales
2021Royal Challengers Bangalore
2022Welsh Fire
2023Rajasthan Royals
2023Oval Invincibles
Career Statistics
CompetitionODIT20IFCLA
Matches907340131
Runs Scored255481,221755
Batting Average9.106.0022.2014.24
100s/50s0/00/00/60/3
Top Score3613*7466
Balls Bowled4,7101,5658,0157,043
Wickets15582111213
Bowling Average28.8022.2346.9829.76
5 Wickets in Innings1121
10 Wickets in Match0010
Best Bowling5/355/196/625/35
Catches/Stumpings16/–10/—9/–26/–

No.10 Mohammad Nabi

taken from Adam Zampa Nabi‘s instagram
Personal Information
Full NameMohammad Nabi Eisakhil
Born1 January 1985 (age 38)
Place of BirthLogar, Afghanistan
NicknameThe President, Mr. President
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleRight-arm Off Spin
RoleAll-rounder
International Information
National SideAfghanistan (2009–present)
Test Debut (cap 5)14 June 2018 v India
Last Test5 September 2019 v Bangladesh
ODI Debut (cap 7)19 April 2009 v Scotland
Last ODI30 October 2023 v Sri Lanka
ODI Shirt No.7
T20I Debut (cap 5)1 February 2010 v Ireland
Last T20I16 July 2023 v Bangladesh
T20I Shirt No.7
Domestic Team Information
YearsTeam
2007/08–2009/10Pakistan Customs
2013/14–2014/15Mohammedan Sporting Club
2013Sylhet Royals
2015Rangpur Riders
2016Chittagong Vikings
2017Comilla Victorians
2016Quetta Gladiators
2017–2021Sunrisers Hyderabad
2017St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
2017Mis Ainak Knights
2017/18–2021/22Melbourne Renegades
2018Leicestershire
2018Balkh Legends
2019Kent (squad no. 77)
2020St Lucia Zouks (squad no. 7)
2021–2022Karachi Kings
2022Colombo Stars
Kolkata Knight Riders
Career Statistics
CompetitionTestODIT20IFC
Matches315310935
Runs Scored333,1781,8851,284
Batting Average5.5026.9322.2524.22
100s/50s0/01/160/52/5
Top Score2411689117
Balls Bowled5467,0051,9904,848
Wickets81548794
Bowling Average31.7532.6227.8923.17
5 Wickets in Innings0003
10 Wickets in Match0000
Best Bowling3/364/304/106/33
Catches/Stumpings2/–63/–56/–20/–

Conclusion

In conclusion, the world of cricket is still blessed with an incredible array of bowling talent. These top 10 bowlers in the World have consistently outshone their peers, making them a force to be reckoned with. While there are many factors that influence search engine rankings, quality content is undoubtedly one of the key elements. This article, rich in detail and comprehensive in coverage, provides a resource for cricket enthusiasts seeking information about the top 10 bowlers in the World.

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