Most Wickets by Australian Spinners in a Single ODI
Australia is known for producing fast bowlers who dominate with their speed and aggression. But over the years, Australian spinners have also shown their skill by taking important wickets at crucial times. These spinners, from legends like Shane Warne to today’s star Adam Zampa, have used their spin, flight, and accuracy to trouble batters in One-Day Internationals (ODIs). Here, we will look at some of the best performances by Australian spinners in ODIs, where they took the most wickets in a single match.
Most Wickets by Australian Spinners in a Single ODI
Rank | Wickets Taken | Opponent | Venue | Year | Key Bowlers | Match Outcome |
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1 | 9 Wickets | England | Nottingham | 2024 | Adam Zampa (3/49), Marnus Labuschagne (3/39), Travis Head, Matthew Short | Australia won, England bowled out for 315 |
2 | 8 Wickets | Pakistan | Lahore | 2022 | Adam Zampa (4/38), Mitchell Swepson (2/53), Travis Head (2/35) | Australia won by 88 runs, Pakistan bowled out for 225 |
3 | 7 Wickets | England | Adelaide | 2010-11 | David Hussey (4/21), Steven Smith (3/33) | Australia lost by 21 runs |
4 | 7 Wickets | West Indies | Guyana | 2016 | Nathan Lyon (3/39), Adam Zampa (3/16), Glenn Maxwell (1/3) | Australia won, West Indies bowled out for 116 |
#1. 9 Wickets vs England, Nottingham, 2024
On September 19, 2024, Australia’s spinners delivered a fantastic performance against England in the first ODI in Nottingham. England started strong but was eventually bowled out for 315 in 49.4 overs, with 9 of their wickets falling to Australia’s spinners.
Adam Zampa, playing in his 100th ODI, was the hero of the match, taking 3/49. Marnus Labuschagne also bowled brilliantly, picking up 3/39. Travis Head and Matthew Short added two more wickets, as England’s middle and lower order struggled against the spin attack. Australia’s spinners played a key role in turning the match in their favor.
#2. 8 Wickets vs Pakistan, Lahore, 2022
On March 29, 2022, Australia’s spinners played a major role in their 88-run victory against Pakistan in Lahore. After setting a target of 314, thanks to Travis Head’s quick 101, Australia’s spin attack came to life.
Adam Zampa led the charge, taking 4/38, while Mitchell Swepson took 2/53. Travis Head also bowled well, taking 2/35 with his off-spin. Pakistan collapsed from 204/6 to 225 all out, with Australia’s spinners taking 8 of the 10 wickets and securing a comfortable win for their team.
#3. 7 Wickets vs England, Adelaide, 2010-11
In the 4th ODI between Australia and England on January 26, 2011, Australia’s spinners again showed their magic. Although England scored 299/8, the Australian spinners took 7 of those wickets. England’s innings was led by Jonathan Trott’s steady 102 and Matt Prior’s 67, but Australia’s spinners fought back hard.
David Hussey was the standout performer, taking 4/21 in just four overs, including big wickets like Trott, Eoin Morgan, and Paul Collingwood. Steven Smith supported him well, picking up 3/33. Despite these efforts, England’s total proved to be too much as Australia lost the match by 21 runs.
#4. 7 Wickets vs West Indies, Guyana, 2016
On June 5, 2016, during the second match of the West Indies Tri-Nation Series, Australia’s spinners played a key role in a big win over the West Indies. The West Indies batted first but were bowled out for just 116 runs in 32.3 overs, with Australian spinners taking 7 out of 10 wickets.
Nathan Lyon was the star of the match with his brilliant bowling, taking 3/39 and dismissing key batters like Marlon Samuels and Kieron Pollard. Adam Zampa also bowled well, finishing with 3/16, while Glenn Maxwell contributed with 1/3 from his two overs. Australia easily chased down the target, scoring 117/4 in 25.4 overs. David Warner 55 runs helped secure a comfortable win.
Who took the most wickets by an Australian spinner in a single ODI?
In a match against England in 2024, Australian spinners took 9 wickets, with Adam Zampa and Marnus Labuschagne leading the attack.
How many wickets did Nathan Lyon take in the match against West Indies in 2016?
Nathan Lyon took 3 wickets for 39 runs in that match.