In a game of limited-overs bowling, only the best bowlers can achieve a perfect game. Mastering bowling in this environment requires a substantial time commitment, energy, and skill. It is unusual for a bowler to have the advantage in the first over of a match. Therefore, we will continue with the same theme and discuss the players with a track record of breakthroughs in one-day international matches. Taking wickets when on the offensive may also play a role. Thus, we’d like to introduce you to the Irish cricketers who have taken the most wickets in one-day internationals.
Here is the list of the Most ODI Wickets for Ireland Players:
| Player | Wickets | Average |
| Kevin O’Brien | 114 | 32.68 |
| Boyd Rankin | 96 | 28.27 |
| George Dockrell | 93 | 37.49 |
| Andy McBrine | 75 | 32.10 |
| Tim Murtagh | 74 | 30.94 |
| Trent Johnston | 66 | 32.04 |
| Alex Cusack | 63 | 23.96 |
| Barry McCarthy | 61 | 29.81 |
| Craig Young | 59 | 26.62 |
| John Mooney | 48 | 34.06 |
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Kevin O’Brien
Former Ireland all-rounder Kevin O’Brien has announced his retirement from the 50-over format. The 35-year-old Dubliner closes his 153-match ODI career with an astonishing 3,618 runs scored at an average of 29.41 and a strike rate of 88.72 and 114 wickets taken, making him Ireland’s all-time leader in ODI wicket-taking.
Boyd Rankin
Right-arm fast-medium bowler William Boyd Rankin has played in international cricket for both Ireland and England. Rankin played in 75 One-Day Internationals between 2007 and 2020, and he ended the tournament with 106 wickets. It was announced in May of 2021 that he was done with cricket for good.
George Dockrell
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While George Dockrell contributes to his squad in multiple ways, his bowling and batting prowess stand out the most. His bowling skills have impressed many. On April 15th, 2010, against the West Indies, he made his debut in an ODI competition. Since then, he has participated in 99 One-Day International matches. He has collected 93 dismissals while allowing runs at a rate of 4.77 per over.
Andy McBrine
Andy McBrine has collected 16 wickets for Ireland in 2021 One-Day Internationals. He bowls with his right arm and employs an off-break delivery. Mcbrine took those 16 wickets for his team at 25.18 runs per wicket. While doing so, he keeps a bowling economy rate of 3.87 and posts a best ODI bowling performance of 5/29 in 2021. In 61 ODIs, Mcbrine has taken 75 wickets at an average of 32.10.
Tim Murtagh
Tim Murtagh bowls for the Irish cricket team. He took five wickets while only allowing 21 runs in his finest ODI effort. He has bowled in 57 ODIs, averaging 4.54 runs per over. He has 74 wickets, a strike rate of 40.8, and an average of 30.94 with the ball. There were four separate four-wicket hauls and one separate five-wicket haul.
Trent Johnston
For Ireland, Trent Johnston‘s appointment as the country’s first-ever captain of its international cricket team marked a new chapter in its illustrious athletic history. Even now, most Irish people will agree that Johnston was a great athlete. Johnston was an excellent football player and a confident, effective captain. While Johnston’s 19.55 batting average in ODIs comes from his 743 runs scored in 67 games, his 94.7 run average is very remarkable. His final numbers were 66 wickets at 32.04 runs per wicket and an economy rate of 4.33.
Alex Cusack
Ireland’s cricket team features Alex Cusack, a bowler. His best ODI bowling effort saw him take five wickets while only giving up twenty runs. His overall bowling economy in 52 ODI games is 4.63. He has taken 63 wickets at a strike rate of 31 and an average of 23.96, with one 4-wicket and one 5-wicket performance. He currently holds a personal best score of 71 in one-day cricket. He played 47 one-day matches, scoring 745 runs at an average of 22.57 with a strike rate of 64.27 per cent.
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