Top 10 ODI bowlers with the best economy rate of all time 

#2 Michael Holding – 3.33

Nicknamed ‘Whispering Death’, Michael Holding was one of the most ruthless bowlers. Tall and well-built, Holding had a silent and a nonchalant approach to the crease (in his run-up) and the pace he generated was remarkable. Along with Joel Garner, Andy Roberts, and Malcolm Marshall, he formed a formidable pace attack.

Holding used his height to great effect as he always generated extra bounce from the pitch. His career economy of 3.33 in ODIs is second best by any player who has played over a 100 ODIs. He took 142 wickets in 102 ODIs.

#1 Sir Richard Hadlee – 3.30

Sir Richard Hadlee was a part of the four great all-rounders of the 1980s (which included Ian Botham, Kapil Dev and Imran Khan). The way he carried the New Zealand bowling attack was brilliant. He bowled his heart out every time he took the field.

He was the first bowler to take 400 Test wickets. He finished his Test career with 431 wickets. His ODI record was very good as well. In 115 ODIs he played, he took 158 wickets at an average of 21.56 and a superb economy of 3.30. This economy puts him at #1 on the list of the best economy rate by bowlers who’ve played a minimum of 100 One-Day Internationals.