Cricket is known for its brilliant batting skills, but it has also been shaped by legendary bowlers who made a name for themselves through their exceptional skills and wicket-taking abilities. Let's take a look at the 10 most dangerous bowlers in cricket. Their exceptional bowling skills have dazzled audiences and laid the foundation for the sport's unique achievements.

1. Brett Lee (Australia)

One of the fastest bowlers of all time, Brett Lee excelled in all formats, helping Australia win the 2003 and 2007 World Cups and the 2006 and 2009 Champions Trophies. His career includes 76 Tests, 55 T20Is, 221 ODIs and 55 IPL matches. Matches (ODI, Test, T20I and IPL) ODI Wickets Test Wickets T20I Wickets IPL Wickets
407 380 310 28
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2. Shane Warne (Australia)

Shane Warne, the legendary Australian leg-spinner, was known for his exceptional ability to spin the ball and outmaneuver even the best batsmen. With 1,001 international wickets, he is celebrated as a cricketing icon. Warne's career includes 108 Tests, 303 ODIs, 12 T20Is and 13 IPL matches.

Matches (ODI, Test, T20I and IPL) ODI Wickets Test Wickets T20I Wickets IPL Wickets
449 293 708 57 57

3. Shaun Pollock (South Africa)

Known for his accurate fast-medium bowling, Shaun Pollock shone in the South African pace attack. His accuracy, seam movement and all-round skills in 108 Test, 303 ODI, 12 T20I and 13 IPL games made him a cricket legend.

Matches (ODI, Test, T20I and IPL) ODI Wickets Test Wickets T20I Wickets IPL Wickets
436 393 421 15 11
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4. Anil Kumble (India)

Anil Kumble, the legendary Indian leg-spinner, is known for his 18-year career and remarkable consistency. He is one of the great spin bowlers with 619 Test wickets, the third-highest in history. Kumble has played 132 Tests, 271 ODIs, 42 IPL matches, and one T20I.

Matches (ODIs, Tests, and IPL) ODI Wickets Test Wickets T20I Wickets IPL Wickets
446 337 619 2 45

5. Jasprit Bumrah (India)

Known for his unique bowling style and fearsome yorkers, Jasprit Bumrah has emerged as a top bowler since his debut in 2016. Known for his performance under pressure, Bumrah has played 79 ODIs, 62 T20Is, 30 Tests, and 120 IPL matches for Mumbai Indians.