Top 10 Leading Wicket-Takers in ODIs 2025:
Scholtz, Rashid & Henry DominateThe 2025 ODI season has been a bowler’s battleground — skiddy pitches, swing-friendly conditions, and aggressive middle-overs have rewarded accuracy and variation. From Namibia’s veteran left-armer to England’s spin wizard and New Zealand’s seam spearhead, the world’s best have hunted in packs. Here are the Top 10 Leading Wicket-Takers in ODIs 2025 (as of November 13, 2025), based on official ICC-verified data.
1. Bernard Scholtz (Namibia) – The Desert King
30 wickets in 11 matches (avg 10.33, econ 3.10, SR 20.00)
1 five-wicket haul, 2 four-fors — Scholtz’s relentless line-and-length has dismantled top orders, including 5/22 vs UAE. Namibia’s unsung hero.
2. Adil Rashid (England) – The Leg-Spin Maestro
30 wickets in 15 matches (avg 23.63, econ 5.87, SR 24.13)
2 four-wicket hauls — Rashid’s googly and flight have bamboozled middle orders, proving age is just a number at 37.
3. Matt Henry (New Zealand) – The Swing Assassin
26 wickets in 10 matches (avg 16.34, econ 4.99, SR 19.65)
1 five-for, 2 four-fors — Henry’s new-ball mastery and reverse swing have made him NZ’s ODI spearhead.
4. Harmeet Singh (USA) – The American Dream
23 wickets in 12 matches (avg 16.21, econ 3.79, SR 25.60)
1 five-wicket haul — The former India U19 star has carried USA’s attack with left-arm spin wizardry.
5. Asitha Fernando (Sri Lanka) – The Lankan Lion
23 wickets in 11 matches (avg 18.43, econ 5.36, SR 20.60)
1 four-for — Fernando’s raw pace and seam movement have troubled top batsmen across Asia.
6. Shakeel Ahmed (Oman) – The Associate Ace
22 wickets in 8 matches (avg 11.31, econ 3.29, SR 20.63)
2 four-fors — Oman’s left-arm spinner has strangled line-ups with unerring control.
7. Jayden Seales (West Indies) – The Caribbean Comet
21 wickets in 9 matches (avg 17.28, econ 5.88, SR 17.61)
1 five-for, 1 four-for — Seales’ 145kph thunderbolts have marked him as the Windies’ future.
8. Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) – The All-Round General
21 wickets in 14 matches (avg 26.80, econ 4.55, SR 35.33)
Santner’s darting left-arm spin and clutch batting make him NZ’s ODI MVP.
9. Saurabh Netravalkar (USA) – The Silicon Valley Slayer
20 wickets in 11 matches (avg 16.40, econ 3.53, SR 27.80)
1 four-for — Netravalkar’s swing and smarts have elevated USA’s bowling.
10. Milind Kumar (USA) – The Double-Threat
20 wickets in 12 matches (avg 18.30, econ 4.22, SR 26.00)
1 five-for, 1 four-for — Kumar’s medium-pace and 652 runs make him the ultimate all-round package.
Top 10 Leading Wicket-Takers in ODIs 2025 – Full Stats Table
| Rank | Player | Country | Mat | Balls | Wkts | Ave | Econ | SR | BBI | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BM Scholtz | NAM | 11 | 600 | 30 | 10.33 | 3.10 | 20.00 | 5/22 | 2 | 1 |
| 2 | AU Rashid | ENG | 15 | 724 | 30 | 23.63 | 5.87 | 24.13 | 4/63 | 2 | – |
| 3 | MJ Henry | NZ | 10 | 511 | 26 | 16.34 | 4.99 | 19.65 | 5/42 | 2 | 1 |
| 4 | Harmeet Singh | USA | 12 | 589 | 23 | 16.21 | 3.79 | 25.60 | 6/27 | – | 1 |
| 5 | AM Fernando | SL | 11 | 474 | 23 | 18.43 | 5.36 | 20.60 | 4/35 | 1 | – |
| 6 | Shakeel Ahmed | OMA | 8 | 454 | 22 | 11.31 | 3.29 | 20.63 | 4/25 | 2 | – |
| 7 | JNT Seales | WI | 9 | 370 | 21 | 17.28 | 5.88 | 17.61 | 6/18 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | MJ Santner | NZ | 14 | 742 | 21 | 26.80 | 4.55 | 35.33 | 3/41 | – | – |
| 9 | SN Netravalkar | USA | 11 | 556 | 20 | 16.40 | 3.53 | 27.80 | 4/33 | 1 | – |
| 10 | Milind Kumar | USA | 12 | 520 | 20 | 18.30 | 4.22 | 26.00 | 5/66 | 1 | 1 |
Stats updated as of November 13, 2025 | Source: ESPNcricinfo, ICC Official Records
Note: Includes all bilateral ODIs, tri-series, and Asia Cup matches. Full-member and top associate nations only.Standout Trend: Associates dominate — 5 of top 10 from Namibia, Oman, USA.
Economy King: Bernard Scholtz (3.10) — the stingiest in world ODIs 2025.
Strike Rate Leader: Jayden Seales (17.61 balls/wicket) — deadliest in the pack.Who will finish as 2025 ODI Wicket King? Scholtz or Rashid? The Champions Trophy awaits.
