The 1990s decade has a special place in the hearts of the cricket fans. It was the time when ODI cricket brought about a revolution with the introduction of white ball, night matches and colored jerseys. The 1992 World Cup was the first one to be played with colored jerseys.
Cricket was at its peak in terms of skill as the world’s best batters, fast bowlers, spin bowlers and fielders were active in that time period. While 1990s witnessed the peak of some of the greatest batters of all time, quite a few bowlers troubled them with their skills as well.
In this listicle now, we will look at the top four bowlers who took the most wickets during the 90s decade in international cricket.
4. Anil Kumble bagged 508 wickets in the 1990s decade
The number one Indian bowler on this list is former Indian leg-spinner Anil Kumble. Playing for the Indian cricket team, Kumble accounted for 508 wickets in that decade. His consistent performances established Kumble as one of the greatest players in Indian cricket history.
3. Waqar Younis took 548 wickets in the 1990s decade
Former Pakistan pacer Waqar Younis is one of the two names present from his nation. Younis troubled the opposition batters with his pace and swing. He ended the decade with 548 wickets to his name.
2. Shane Warne – 563
Shane Warne is the only cricketer from outside India and Pakistan to feature on this list. The former Australian leg-spinner bagged 563 wickets in that decade. He is reckoned by many as the greatest spinner to have represented Australia.
1. Wasim Akram – 568
Most Wickets in 90s Decade
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568 – Wasim Akram
563 – Shane Warne
548 – Waqar Younis
508 – Anil Kumble
Happy Birthday Wasim Akram
The record for the most wickets by a bowler in the 90s decade belongs to former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram. He accounted for 568 wickets while representing the Pakistan cricket team at the international stage in that decade.
