Top 10 Fast Bowlers in ODI cricket during the 1990s

#1 Wasim Akram (Pakistan)

Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram was perhaps the most talented fast bowler to ever grace the game. Akram was a magician with the ball and had a bagful of tricks in his repertoire. Bursting into the wicket with a short run up and quick arm action, Akram could swing the ball both ways at a brisk pace. He could bowl the slower delivery, yorker and deceptive bouncer at will.

Akram was a fine exponent of the reverse swing and used it effectively to polish off tails. Rightfully labelled as the ‘Sultan of Swing’, Akram formed a lethal pace duo with Waqar Younis to produce some memorable heroics with the ball that led Pakistan to win some unforgettable matches.

ODI Record 1990-1999

Matches 195 Wickets 279 Avg 23.40 Eco 3.83 SR 36.6

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