Most Wickets In First 10 Overs In ODI Cricket Since 2019 WC (FULL MEMBERS)

It is very important to pick up wickets with the new ball in any form of cricket and the teams that have been working on it consistently have reaped a lot of rewards in the ODI format especially. Breakthroughs aren’t easy and it is very important the bowlers work on getting wickets in the first 10 overs rather than bowling defensively.

Picking up wickets in the powerplay might also take a huge effect on the outcome of the game and it can be an advantage for the bowling side as well. With a note on that, here are the teams with the most wickets in the first 10 overs in ODIs since the 2019 Worldcup.

Most Wickets In First 10 Overs In ODIs Since 2019 WC:

Zimbabwe – 4 :

Zimbabwe has taken the second least number of wickets in the first powerplay since the 2019 Worldcup and it has reflected in their results as well. Having taken just 4 wickets in the first 10 overs, Zimbabwe is lagging at the 13th place in the ICC rankings in ODI cricket and they have earned just 39 rating points despite being one of the full members of the ICC.

India – 8:

This is a big surprise, but it is true that India has picked up just 8 wickets in the first ten overs since the 2019 Worldcup and it has a lot to tell about how the Indian seamers have gone about their business. They have hardly swung the ball and haven’t beaten the edges as much as they should. They have taken the second least number of wickets in the powerplay and have dropped to the 4th position in the ICC ODI rankings.

South Africa – 9:

South Africa has often been changing their fast bowlers and it has taken a toll on their wickets column in the powerplay. They have taken just 9 wickets in the first 10 overs since the 2019 Worldcup which is the third least number and they will definitely want to improve on that stat to change their fortunes as well. They are placed fifth in the ICC ODI rankings with 107 rating points.

Afghanistan – 10:

Afghanistan has improved their overall play but one area they would really look to work upon is the wickets taking quality in the first 10 overs since the 2019 Worldcup. Afghanistan has managed just 10 wickets in the powerplay and it hasn’t helped their cause by any means. They have picked up lots of wickets in the middle overs with Rashid Khan and they are currently lying at the 10th position in the ICC ODI rankings with 62 rating points.

New Zealand – 13:

The New Zealand cricket team has been outstanding in all the formats but they would look to continue their dominance in the ODI format by working on their wickets column in the powerplay especially. They have got the quality in their bowling attack to produce results and so far they have taken 13 wickets in the first 10 overs which isn’t ideal for the number one ODI team in ICC rankings.

Pakistan – 18:

The Pakistan cricket team has been making inroads to moving up the ladder in the ICC ODI ranking especially and they are looking to build a strong core of the team to work upon. Their bowlers have been doing a good job with 18 wickets in the first 10 overs since the 2019 WorldCup but they haven’t been at their best still and are currently placed sixth in the ICC ODI rankings.

Sri Lanka – 19:

The Sri Lanka Cricket team has been pretty ordinary in all the departments, but still, has managed to pick up 19 wickets in the powerplay since the 2019 Worldcup. Sri Lanka is still in the rebuilding phase and they will need to work on a lot of things. Sri Lanka has opted for a change in captaincy and they are currently lying at 9th place in the ICC rankings.

Australia – 19:

The Australian cricket team has dominated the world for a long time, and one of the main strategies has always been their wicket-taking skills in the powerplay. Australia has picked up 19 wickets in the first 10 overs since the 2019 Worldcup and is ranked second in the ICC ODI rankings at the moment with 118 rating points. They will be looking to pick a lot more wickets in the near future.

Bangladesh – 22:

Bangladesh Cricket Team has performed well in the first 10 overs with their bowling attack picking up 22 wickets since the 2019 Worldcup which is the fourth most for any full member side. They have been attained the results they would have liked and if they can have the same impact on the best teams, they will certainly move up the ladder. They are currently in the seventh position in the ICC ODI rankings.

Ireland – 23:

Ireland cricket team have picked up 23 wickets in the first 10 overs since the 2019 Worldcup which is the third most number of wickets by a full member of ICC. They have had excellent growth in the international stages but they would be looking to close out games a lot which has been their only defect and they are currently struggling at the 12th position in the ICC ODI rankings.

West Indies – 23:

West Indies have come really far from down to this stage in the last few years and they have a lot of match-winners on their side now. They are one of those teams that can upset any big team on their day and they have picked up 23 wickets in the powerplay since the 2019 Worldcup which is the second most number of wickets. They are ranked eighth in the ICC ODI Rankings and they will be looking to move up.

England – 34:

England has played a different brand of cricket that the other nations have always wanted and they have been very destructive with their batting as well as bowling. They have a good number of all-rounders on their side and look a lot more balanced in all departments. They have picked up the most number of wickets in the first ten overs since the 2019 Worldcup with 34 wickets and there is a reason why they are the World champions at the moment.