Players who have bowled most number of no balls in ODI cricket

Bowling a no ball is something that can sometimes cost matches to teams in ODI and T20 cricket. If there was a wicket on that bowl and later it is found to be a no ball, this impacts the game more severely. A no ball can prove to be costly for the bowlers, as it can ruin their economy as well. Although no ball doesn’t always prove to be costly for the team. There are some excellent bowlers who have bowled several no balls during their career. In this article, we will have a look at bowlers who have bowled the most number of no balls in ODI cricket. 

5) Shaun Pollock 

The former South African cricketer Shaun Pollock played 303 ODI matches during his career and took 393 wickets. With this, he also bowled 118 no balls for South Africa. Moreover, in tests also, he bowled 289 no balls for the Proteas. 

4) Mohammad Sami 

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Sami played 87 ODI matches for his country and took 121 wickets. However, he has also bowled the fourth-most number of no balls in the format. Sami bowled 140 no balls in ODI during his career. 

3) Abdul Razzaq

Abdul Razzaq was a great all-rounder for the Pakistan team. He played 265 ODI matches during his career and scored 5080 runs. Moreover, he also took 269 wickets in the format. However, he also bowled 152 no balls in the format. 

2) Dilhara Fernando 

Former Sri Lankan bowler Dilhara Fernando was known for his swing and pace. He is the second player to bowl the highest number of no balls in One Day International. Fernando played 147 matches for Sri Lanka and bowled 175 no balls. 

1) Brett Lee 

Brett Lee was one of the best bowlers of Australia and is the all-time second-highest wicket-taker for the country in ODI with 380 wickets. However, Brett Lee tops the list of this unwanted record. Brett Lee has bowled the most no balls in ODI with a record of 249 no balls.