The Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground is one of the famous sporting venues in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Often described as “the Lord’s of Sri Lanka�? the SSC Cricket Ground was established in 1952 and has a seating capacity of 10,000.

The Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground staged its first international cricket match, a One-Day International (ODI) between Sri Lanka and England in 1982. The visitors won the Test by five runs.

It later hosted its first Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in 1984, which ended in a draw. Since then, the stadium has hosted more than 40 matches in Test cricket. 

The Sri Lankan cricket team has a decent record at Sinhalese Sports Club in Test cricket, registering 20 wins, 14 draws and suffering 10 losses.

Let’s have a closer look at the Singhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground Test records and stats.

Singhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground Test records and stats

Highest total

The Sri Lanka national cricket team holds the record for the highest total at Singhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Test cricket. During the first Test of South Africa’s tour of Sri Lanka in 2006, the hosts posted a mammoth total of 756/5d in their first innings. After bundling out South Africa for 169 in the Proteas�?first innings, Sri Lanka rode on Kumar Sangakkara’s 287 and captain Mahela Jayawardene’s 374 to register a massive first innings lead. Sri Lanka later bowled out South Africa for 434 in the visitors�?second innings to win the Test by an innings and 153 runs. 

Lowest total

Sri Lanka registered the lowest total at Singhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Tests. The Nasser Hussain-led England bowled out Sri Lanka for 81 in 28.1 overs in their second innings of the third Test in 2001. Left-arm spinner Ashley Giles was the wrecker-in-chief for England as he picked up four wickets for just 11 runs in his 9.1 overs. England won the Test by four wickets to clinch the three-match series 2-1.

Most runs

Former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene scored the most runs at this ground in cricket’s longest format. Between 1997 and 2014, the stylish right-handed batter accumulated  2,921 runs in 27 Test matches at an average of 74.89. Jayawardene also slammed 11 hundreds and nine fifties at this venue in Test cricket. Jayawardene’s former teammate Kumar Sangakkara is second on the list with 2,312 runs in 22 Test matches.

Most wickets

Legendary Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan bagged the most wickets at SSC Cricket Ground in Test cricket. The right-arm off-spinner picked up 166 wickets in 24 matches at an average of 20.69. Muralitharan scalped nine four-wicket hauls and 14 fifers at Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Tests. Former left-arm spinner Rangana Herath features second on the list with 84 wickets in 14 Tests.

Highest individual score

Mahela Jayawardene registered the highest individual score at Singhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Tests. Batting at number four, Mahela Jayawardene scored 374 against South Africa in 2006. His brilliant knock was laced with 43 fours and one six. Jayawardene’s innings powered Sri Lanka to a dominant victory in the first Test of a two-match series as the hosts thrashed South Africa by an innings and 153 runs. 

Best bowling figures in an innings

Former Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath recorded the best bowling figures in an innings of a Test at this venue. During the second Test of Pakistan’s tour of Sri Lanka in 2014, the left-arm spinner registered figures of 9/127 in the visitors�?first innings. Herath later bagged another five-wicket haul in Pakistan’s second innings to help Sri Lanka secure a 105-run victory in Colombo and seal the two-match series 2-0.

Best bowling figures in a match

Rangana Herath also holds the record for the best bowling figures in a Test match at SSC Cricket Ground in Test cricket. The left-arm spinner took 14 wickets during the second Test of Pakistan’s tour of Sri Lanka in 2014. While Herath picked up nine wickets for 127 runs in the first innings, he bagged another five-wicket haul for 57 runs in the second innings. Herath’s incredible bowling performance helped Sri Lanka win the Test by 105 runs. The hosts later won the two-match series 2-0.

Highest partnership

Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene registered the highest partnership at this ground in Test cricket. The legendary Sri Lankan duo forged a mammoth 624-run stand for the third wicket in their first innings of the opening Test against South Africa in 2006. It is still the highest partnership in Test cricket history. Sangakkara scored 287 while Jayawardene slammed 374. Sri Lanka won the Test by an innings and 153 runs.

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Legendary Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath is the highest wicket-taker in ICC World Cup history.

Considered to be one of the greatest bowlers of all-time, Glenn McGrath took 71 wickets in 39 ICC World Cup matches.

Spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan is second on the list for players with most wickets in ODI World Cup history having accounted for 68 scalps in 40 games.

Sri Lanka’s Lasith Malinga and Pakistan Wasim Akram feature third and fourth, respectively, on the highest wicket-takers in ICC World Cup list. While Malinga picked 56 wickets in 29 matches, Akram scalped 55 wickets in 38 matches.

Among active cricketers, Australia’s Mitchell Starc is the highest wicket-taker in ICC World Cup history. He has already bagged 54 wickets in just 21 matches. Know the highest wicket-takers in ICC World Cup.

Most wickets in ICC World Cup

Player	Team	Span	Matches	Wickets
Glenn McGrath	Australia	1996-2007	39	71
Muttiah Muralitharan	Sri Lanka	1996-2011	40	68
Lasith Malinga	Sri Lanka	2007-2019	29	56
Wasim Akram	Pakistan	1987-2003	38	55
Mitchell Starc	Australia	2015-2023	21	54
Chaminda Vaas	Sri Lanka	1996-2007	31	49
Zaheer Khan	India	2003-2011	23	49
Javagal Srinath	India	1992-2003	34	44
Trent Boult	New Zealand	2015-2023	22	42
Imran Tahir	South Africa	2011-2019	22	40

Glenn McGrath | 71

Former Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath is currently the highest wicket-taker in ICC World Cup history. Between 1996 and 2007, McGrath scalped 71 wickets in 39 matches at an average of 18.19 and an economy of 3.96. He bagged two five wicket-hauls including his best bowling figures of 7/15 in the ODI World Cup. McGrath was part of the Australian cricket team that won three consecutive ODI World Cup trophies in 1999, 2003 and 2007.

Muttiah Muralitharan | 68

Legendary spinner Muttiah Muralitharan is second on the highest wicket-takers in ICC World Cup list. Muralitharan featured in five editions of the ODI World Cup in 1996, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2011. The former off-spinner picked 68 wickets in 40 World Cup matches at an average of 19.63 and an economy of just 3.88. He registered four four wicket-hauls in the marquee ODI World Cups. Muralitharan was a member of the Sri Lanka team that won the 1996 Cricket World Cup.

Lasith Malinga | 56

Former Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga features third on the highest wicket-takers in ICC World Cup list. Regarded as one of the greatest limited-overs bowlers of all-time, Malinga bagged 56 wickets in 29 World Cup matches at an average of 22.87 and an economy of 5.51. Interestingly, he is the only bowler in world cricket to have two World Cup hat-tricks. Malinga was part of the Sri Lankan team that finished as runners-up in the 2007 and 2011 ODI World Cups. 

Wasim Akram | 55

Pakistan’s Wasim Akram is the fourth highest wicket-taker in ICC World Cup history. After making his ICC World Cup debut in 1987, Akram finished with 55 wickets in 38 World Cup matches at an average of 23.83 and an economy of 4.04. Widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time, Akram helped Pakistan clinch the 1992 Cricket World Cup. Under his leadership, Pakistan reached the final of the 1999 Cricket World Cup before losing to Australia by eight wickets.

Mitchell Starc | 54

Australia left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc is fifth on the highest wicket-takers in ICC World Cup list. Having featured in three editions of the ICC World Cup between 2015 and 2023, Starc bagged 54 wickets in just 21 matches at an average of 15.79 and an economy of 4.65. He was an integral member of the Australian team that won the 2015 Cricket World Cup.

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The India vs Sri Lanka rivalry is one of the most enthralling and exciting contests in one-day international (ODI) cricket. 

India and Sri Lanka clashed for the first time in ODI cricket in Manchester in 1979. The Bandula Warnapura-led Sri Lanka beat India by 47 runs in the Prudential World Cup clash.

The Sri Lankan cricket team later travelled to India for their first ODI series in September 1982. Kapil Dev’s India whitewashed Sri Lanka 3-0 in the three-match ODI series. 

Three years later, Sri Lanka hosted India in another three-match ODI series. The series ended 1-1. Since then, India and Sri Lanka have faced each other frequently in the ODI format. 

The Indian cricket team holds a superior head-to-head record against Sri Lanka in ODI cricket, winning 96 of the 165 matches that they have played so far. Sri Lanka have registered 57 wins. As many as 11 matches have ended with no results, while one match was tied. 

Both the sides have registered numerous records during their thrilling battles and here’s a closer look at India vs Sri Lanka ODI records and stats.

India vs Sri Lanka ODI records and stats

Highest team total

The Indian cricket team holds the record for the highest team total in India vs Sri Lanka in ODIs. During the first ODI of Sri Lanka’s tour of India in 2009, the hosts recorded a massive total of 414/7 in their 50 overs in Rajkot. Put in to bat, India rode on Virender Sehwag’s 146 and fifties from MS Dhoni (72) and Sachin Tendulkar (69) to post a huge total on the board. In reply, Tillakaratne Dilshan (160), captain Kumar Sangakkara (90) and Upul Tharanga (67) almost pulled off an incredible run-chase, however, just fell short by three runs. 

Lowest team total

India also registered the lowest team total in this ODI fixture in 2000 against the Lankan Lions. Chasing 300 against Sri Lanka in the Champions Trophy, the Sourav Ganguly-led India were bowled out for 54 in 26.3 overs in Sharjah. Robin Singh (11) was the only Indian cricketer to score in double digits in that innings. Left-arm pacer Chaminda Vaas was the wrecker-in-chief for Sri Lanka with five wickets for just 14 runs in his 9.3 overs. Earlier, captain Sanath Jayasuriya smashed 189 off 161 balls to power Sri Lanka to 299/5 in their allotted 50 overs.

Most runs

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar scored the most runs in India vs Sri Lanka ODIs. Between 1990 and 2012, the former right-handed batter amassed 3,113 runs in 84 matches at an average of 43.84 and strike rate of 87.54. Tendulkar slammed eight hundreds and 17 fifties against Sri Lanka in the 50-over format. His highest ODI score against Sri Lanka is 138. For Sri Lanka, Sanath Jayasuriya holds the record for the most ODI runs against India. He accumulated 2,899 runs in 89 ODIs at an average of 36.23.

Most wickets 

Former Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan picked up the most wickets in this ODI fixture. The legendary off-spinner bagged 74 ODI wickets in 63 matches against India at an average of 31.78 and an economy of 4.28. He registered his best ODI bowling figures of 7/30 versus India during a Champions Trophy clash in Sharjah in 2000. Among Indian bowlers, Zaheer Khan scalped the most wickets in the India vs Sri Lanka ODIs. The former left-arm fast bowler claimed 66 wickets in 48 matches at an economy of 4.98.

Highest individual score

Rohit Sharma holds the record for the highest individual score in India vs Sri Lanka ODIs. During the fourth ODI of Sri Lanka’s tour of India in 2014, Rohit Sharma smashed the world record for the highest score in a one-day international (ODI) innings at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Rohit scored 264 off just 173 balls, laced with 33 fours and nine maximums. India won the match by a massive 153 runs.

Best bowling figures

Muttiah Muralitharan registered the best bowling figures in India vs Sri Lanka ODIs. The former Sri Lankan spinner finished with figures of 10-1-30-7 during the sixth match of Champions Trophy in Sharjah in 2000. Muralitharan took the wickets of Sachin Tendulkar, Robin Singh, Vinod Kambli, Yuvraj Singh, Hemang Badani and Vijay Dahiya to help Sri Lanka bowl out India for 226 in 48.5 overs and register a comprehensive 68-run victory. 

Highest partnership

Former Indian batters Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid hold the record for the highest partnership in India vs Sri Lanka ODI cricket. The Indian duo forged a 318-run stand for the second wicket against Sri Lanka during their ICC World Cup 1999 clash in Taunton. While Ganguly slammed 158-ball 183, Dravid was dismissed for 145 off 129 balls. India won the match by 157 runs.

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Former Sri Lanka spinner Muthiah Muralidaran holds the record for most wickets in Test cricket. During his career that spanned from 1992 to 2010, the legendary off-break bowler scalped 800 wickets in 133 Test matches at an average of 22.72.

Muralidaran is only one of two bowlers to have breached the 700-wicket mark in cricket’s longest format, with the other being Australia’s Shane Warne, who has 708 Test wickets to his name.

Among the nine teams Muralidaran has faced in his Test career, England have been his favourite victim, with the spinner picking 112 wickets at an average of 20.06 against them. Next up for him are India with 105 wickets against them at an average of 32.62 followed by South Africa with 104 wickets against the Proteas at an average of 22.22. It is only against these three teams that the spinner has picked more than 100 wickets.

Meanwhile, as far as batters are concerned, Mark Boucher has been dismissed more times (12) by Muralidaran than any other player. Zimbabwe’s Grant Flower who was dismissed 10 times by Murali follows the South African while Waqar Younis, Mohammad Yousuf and Khaled Mashud were also dismissed by the Sri Lankan legend nine times each.

Muralidaran, who also holds the record for the most player of the series awards in Test cricket (11), registered his best bowling figures against Zimbabwe in 2002, ending with figures of 9/51 in one innings. The spinner took 13 wickets in that match.

Furthermore, while Muralidaran and Shane Warne are the only bowlers to have scalped more than 700 wickets in the longest format, James Anderson sits third on this list with 689 wickets in 182 matches. The England pacer has registered 32 five-wicket hauls during his Test career, with his best bowling figures - 7/42 - coming against West Indies in 2017. 

Former India spinner Anil Kumble, who has bagged the most Test wickets for India, sits fourth on the list with 619 wickets followed by England’s Stuart Broad (600 wickets) in the fifth spot.

Most wickets in Test cricket

Player	Team	Span	Matches	Innings	Wickets	Best figure
Muthiah Muralidaran	Sri Lanka	1992-2010	133	230	800	9/51
Shane Warne	Australia	1992-2007	145	273	708	8/71
James Anderson	England	2003-2023	182	338	689	7/42
Anil Kumble	India	1990-2008	132	236	619	10/74
Stuart Broad	England	2007-2023	166	306	600	8/15

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India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has the best bowling strike rate in Tests amongst bowlers with minimum 450 wickets.

The veteran off-spinner currently has a strike rate of 51.12 in Test cricket, which is better than the top five leading wicket-takers in cricket’s longest format. Ashwin holds a better strike rate in Tests than the likes of Muttiah Muralitharan, Shane Warne, James Anderson, Anil Kumble and Stuart Broad.

Among the 450-wicket mark, only former Australian fast-medium pacer Glenn McGrath comes close to Ravichandran Ashwin for the best bowling strike rate in Tests. McGrath finished his legendary Test career with a strike rate of 51.95. Get the list of best bowling strike rate in Tests with minimum 450 wickets.

Best bowling strike rate in Tests (Min. 450 wickets)

Player	Span	Matches	Innings	Wickets	Strike Rate
Ravichandran Ashwin (India)	2011-2023	93	176	486	51.12
Glenn McGrath (Australia)	1993-2007	124	243	563	51.95
Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka)	1992-2010	133	230	800	55.04
Stuart Broad (England)	2007-2023	165	305	598	55.68
James Anderson (England)	2003-2023	181	337	688	56.32

Ravichandran Ashwin | 51.12

Since making his Test debut against West Indies in 2011, Ravichandran Ashwin has become India’s biggest match-winner with the ball in the red-ball format. The Indian off-spinner has picked up 486 Test wickets in 93 matches at an average of 23.61 and a strike rate of 51.12, which is the best among bowlers with at least 450 Test wickets. He has scalped 34 five-wicket hauls in cricket’s longest format so far.

Glenn McGrath | 51.95

Considered to be one of the greatest bowlers of all-time, former Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath tormented batters from the mid-1990s to the late 2000s. Known for his immaculate line and length, McGrath bagged 563 Test wickets in 124 matches at an average of 21.64 and an impressive strike rate of 51.95. He is currently the sixth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket.

Muttiah Muralitharan | 55.04

Legendary Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan holds the world record for the most wickets in international cricket. Between 1992 and 2011, the right-arm off-spinner scalped 1347 wickets in 495 matches at an average of 22.86. In Test cricket, Muralitharan is the only bowler to pick 800 Test wickets in 133 matches at a strike rate of 55.04. He bagged 67 five-wicket hauls, which is the most by any bowler in Tests.

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Former Sri Lanka spinner Muthiah Muralidaran has claimed the most wickets in international cricket.

Having made his international debut against Australia in a Test match in 1992, Muralidaran ended his career as the all-time highest wicket-taker in international cricket with 1347 scalps in 495 matches at an average of 22.86. He recorded 77 five-wicket hauls and 22 10-wicket hauls in his international career.

Considered to be one of the greatest bowlers to have played the sport, Muralidaran bagged 800 Test wickets in 133 matches at an average of 22.72 - the most by any bowler in the longest format of the game.

Muralidaran also holds the record for picking the most wickets in the ODI format, bagging 534 wickets in 350 matches at an impressive average of 23.08 and an economy of 3.93. 

The legendary off-spinner also played 12 T20Is, claiming 13 wickets at an economy of 6.31.

Muralitharan made his last international appearance in the 2011 World Cup final against India in Mumbai, which Sri Lanka lost by six wickets.

Australian legend Shane Warne features second on the list for most wickets in international cricket. During his international career, the leg-spinner picked 1001 wickets in 339 matches at an average of 25.51 including 38 five-wicket hauls and 10 10-wicket hauls.

Between 1992 and 2007, Warne bagged 708 Test wickets in 145 matches and 293 ODI wickets in 194 matches. 

England pacer James Anderson is third on the list for most wickets in international cricket. Anderson has bagged 975 wickets in 394 matches at an average of 27.12 with 34 five-wicket hauls and three 10-wicket hauls.

Former India spinner Anil Kumble and ex-Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath complete the top five list for most wickets in international cricket.

While Kumble picked 956 wickets in 403 matches, McGrath picked up 949 wickets in 376 matches. Currently, Anderson has the most wickets in international cricket among active players.

Most wickets in international cricket

Player	Span	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy	5w	10w
Muthiah Muralidaran	1992-2011	495	1347	22.86	2.92	77	22
Shane Warne	1992-2007	339	1001	25.51	2.98	38	10
James Anderson	2002-2023	394	975	27.12	3.25	34	3
Anil Kumble	1990-2008	403	956	30.09	3.11	37	8
Glenn McGrath	1993-2007	376	949	21.76	2.93	36	3
Wasim Akram	1984-2003	460	916	23.57	3.17	31	5
Stuart Broad	2006-2022	342	841	27.76	3.45	21	3
Shaun Pollock	1995-2008	423	829	23.73	2.92	21	1
Waqar Younis	1989-2003	349	789	23.70	3.88	35	5
Chaminda Vaas	1994-2009	439	761	28.44	3.30	16	2

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India Maharajas will square off against World Giants in a special exhibition match to kick off the second edition of Legends League Cricket at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on September 16. The opening match of Legends League Cricket 2022 will start at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).

The special exhibition has been organised to celebrate 75 years of Indian Independence.

Former swashbuckling opening batter Virender Sehwag has been appointed the captain of India Maharajas while legendary South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis will lead the World Giants.

Cricketers from 10 different nations are expected to feature in the high-profile encounter.

“This is a proud moment for us to celebrate the 75th year of our independence. As a proud Indian, it gives me immense satisfaction to share that we have decided to dedicate this year's league to the 75th year of Independence celebration,�?said Legends League Cricket Commissioner Ravi Shastri.

Apart from captain Virender Sehwag, India Maharajas have roped in Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, Mohammed Kaif, Parthiv Patel, Ajay Jadeja, Joginder Sharma, Stuart Binny and several other former Indian cricketers.

On the other hand, Brett Lee, Muttiah Muralitharan, Dale Steyn, Jonty Rhodes, Mitchell Johnson, Herschelle Gibbs and Sanath Jayasuriya are included in World Giants�?squad under the leadership of Jacques Kallis.

Previously, BCCI president and former India captain Sourav Ganguly was appointed the captain of India Maharajas while England World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan was supposed to lead the World Giants. However, both legendary names pulled out of the tournament.

India Maharajas vs World Giants squads

India Maharajas: Virender Sehwag (captain), Mohammed Kaif, Yusuf Pathan, Subramaniam Badrinath, Irfan Pathan, Parthiv Patel (wicket-keeper), Stuart Binny, S Sreesanth, Harbhajan Singh, Naman Ojha (wicket-keeper), Ashoke Dinda, Pragyan Ojha, Ajay Jadeja, RP Singh, Joginder Sharma, Reetinder Singh Sodhi

World Giants: Jacques Kallis (captain), Lendl Simmons, Herschelle Gibbs, Sanath Jayasuriya, Matt Prior (wicket-keeper), Nathan McCullum, Jonty Rhodes, Muttiah Muralitharan, Dale Steyn, Hamilton Masakadza, Mashrafe Mortaza, Asghar Afghan, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee, Kevin O’Brien, Denesh Ramdin (wicket-keeper)

Where to watch India Maharajas vs World Giants exhibition match live in India?

The India Maharajas vs World Giants exhibition match of Legends League Cricket 2022 will be telecast live on Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 Hindi and their respective HD TV channels in India.

For other regional coverage, cricket fans can tune in to Star Sports 1 Tamil and Star Sports 1 Kannada.

Live streaming of the India Maharajas vs World Giants exhibition match will be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. 

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Legendary Sri Lanka cricketer Lasith Malinga currently holds the record for the most wickets in Asia Cup history.

Having featured in six editions of the Asia Cup between 2004 and 2018, Lasith Malinga claimed 33 wickets in 15 matches at an impressive economy of 4.70 and an average of 18.84. He registered two four-wicket hauls and three five-wicket hauls in the tournament history.

The lethal right-arm fast bowler finished as the highest wicket-taker in the 2010 and 2014 editions of the Asia Cup. While the Sri Lanka pacer picked nine wickets in three matches at the 2010 Asia Cup in Sri Lanka, the premier fast bowler took 11 wickets in four matches at the 2014 Asia Cup held in Bangladesh.

Malinga won the Asia Cup twice with the Sri Lankan national cricket team in 2004 and 2014.

Another Sri Lankan legend Muthiah Muralidaran comes second on the list for most wickets in Asia Cup history.

Considered to be one of the greatest bowlers in the history of cricket, Muralidaran picked 30 wickets in 24 matches at the Asia Cup events at an economy of 3.75 and an average of 28.83.  He recorded one four-wicket haul and a solitary five-wicket haul.

Muralidaran was part of Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup-winning squads in 1997, 2004 and 2008.

Former Sri Lanka mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis features third on the list. Between 2008 and 2014, Mendis scalped 26 wickets in just eight Asia Cup matches at an economy of 3.98 and an average of 10.42. He took two four-wicket hauls and as many five-wicket hauls in Asia Cup history.

Mendis guided Sri Lanka to the Asia Cup titles in 2008 and 2014. He was the highest wicket-taker at the 2008 edition, picking 17 wickets in just five matches at an average of 8.52 and an economy of 3.45. He also played a vital role in Sri Lanka’s 2014-winning campaign as he bagged nine wickets in three matches at an economy of 4.84.

Pakistan cricketer Saeed Ajmal and Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan complete the top five list. 

Former Pakistan off-spinner Ajmal took 25 wickets in 12 matches between 2008 and 2014. He was part of Pakistan’s Asia Cup-winning squad in 2012.

Among active cricketers, Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan has the most wickets in Asia Cup history. The left-arm spinner has scalped 24 wickets in 18 matches so far between 2010 and 2018.

Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja has claimed the most wickets in Asia Cup history among Indians. The star all-rounder has picked 22 wickets in 18 Asia Cup matches at an economy of 4.56, including two four-wicket hauls.

Most wickets in Asia Cup

Player	Span	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy	4	5
Lasith Malinga (SL)	2004-2018	15	33	18.84	4.70	2	3
Muthiah Muralidaran (SL)	1995-2010	24	30	28.83	3.75	1	1
Ajantha Mendis (SL)	2008-2014	8	26	10.42	3.98	2	2
Saeed Ajmal (PAK)	2008-2014	12	25	19.40	4.21	0	0
Shakib Al Hasan (BAN)	2010-2018	18	24	30.41	5.05	1	0
Chaminda Vaas (SL)	1995-2008	19	23	27.78	4.19	0	0
Mashrafe Mortaza (SL)	2008-2018	24	23	42.69	5.82	0	0
Ravindra Jadeja (IND)	2010-2018	18	22	26.59	4.56	2	0
Irfan Pathan (IND)	2004-2012	12	22	27.50	5.54	1	0
Sanath Jayasuriya (SL)	1990-2008	25	22	30.31	4.48	1	0

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The second edition of Legends League Cricket is all set to be played between September 16 and October 5 in India.

Featuring four teams, a total of 15 matches will be played across 20 days. Bhilwara Kings, Gujarat Giants, India Capitals and Manipal Tigers are the four teams participating in Legends League Cricket 2022.

As per the schedule, each team will play the other side in the competition in a double round-robin format. The top two teams in the league phase will compete in the Qualifier for a place in the final while the loser will face the third-placed team in the Eliminator to qualify for the summit clash.

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan will lead Bhilwara Kings while Virender Sehwag has been appointed captain of Gujarat Giants.

Meanwhile, Gautam Gambhir has been given the responsibility to lead India Capitals and Manipal Tigers will be led by former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh.

An exhibition match between Sourav Ganguly-led India Maharajas and Eoin Morgan’s World Giants will kick-off Legends League Cricket 2022 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Legendary cricketers including Brett Lee, Chris Gayle, Muttiah Muralitharan, Virender Sehwag, Shane Watson and Mitchell Johnson will take part in the upcoming edition of the tournament.

Apart from Eden Gardens, matches are scheduled to be played at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Cuttack’s Barabati Cricket Stadium and Barkatullah Khan Stadium in Jodhpur. Venues for the eliminator and the final are yet to be announced.

World Giants clinched the inaugural edition of the Legends League Cricket tournament, defeating Asia Lions by 25 runs in the final at Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman earlier in January this year.

Legends League Cricket 2022 teams and squad

Bhilwara Kings: Irfan Pathan (captain), Yusuf Pathan, Monty Panesar, Naman Ojha (wicket-keeper), William Porterfield, Samit Patel, Fidel Edwards, Matt Prior (wicket-keeper), Nick Compton, Sreesanth, Tim Bresnan, Owais Shah, Tino Best, Sudeep Tyagi

Gujarat Giants: Virender Sehwag (captain), Chris Gayle, Parthiv Patel (wicket-keeper), Ajantha Mendis, Manvinder Bisla (wicket-keeper), Lendl Simmons, Mitchell McClenaghan, Stuart Binny, Kevin O'Brien, Daniel Vettori, Ashoke Dinda, Joginder Sharma, Graeme Swann, Richard Levi, Chris Tremlett, Elton Chigumbura

India Capitals: Gautam Gambhir (captain), Ravi Bopara, Pravin Tambe, Denesh Ramdin (wicket-keeper), Ashgar Afghan, Mitchell Johnson, Liam Plunkett, Rajat Bhatia, Hamilton Masakazda, Mashrafe Mortaza, John Mooney, Prosper Utseya, Ross Taylor, Jacques Kallis, Farveez Maharoof, Pankaj Singh

Manipal Tigers: Harbhajan Singh (captain), Brett Lee, Muttiah Muralitharan, Phil Mustard (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Kaif, Ryan Sidebottom, Lance Klusener, Dimitri Mascarenhas, Romesh Kaluwithrana (wicket-keeper), Darren Sammy, Corey Anderson, Imran Tahir, Reetinder Sodhi, Parvinder Awana, VRV Singh

Legends League Cricket 2022 schedule and live India match times

All timings are in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Friday, September 16	India Maharajas vs World Giants, Exhibition match	Eden Gardens, Kolkata	7:30 PM
Saturday, September 17	India Capitals vs Gujarat Giants	Eden Gardens, Kolkata	7:30 PM
Sunday,  September 18	Manipal Tigers vs Bhilwara Kings	BRSAB Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow	7:30 PM
Monday,  September 19	Gujarat Giants vs Manipal Tigers	BRSAB Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow	7:30 PM
Wednesday,  September 21	India Capitals vs Bhilwara Kings	BRSAB Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow	7:30 PM
Thursday,  September 22	Gujarat Giants vs Manipal Tigers	Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi	7:30 PM
Saturday,  September 24	India Capitals vs Bhilwara Kings	Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi	7:30 PM
Sunday,  September 25	India Capitals vs Gujarat Giants	Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi	7:30 PM
Monday,  September 26	Manipal Tigers vs Bhilwara Kings	Barabati Cricket Stadium, Cuttack	7:30 PM
Tuesday,  September 27	Gujarat Giants vs Bhilwara Kings	Barabati Cricket Stadium, Cuttack	7:30 PM
Thursday,  September 29	India Capitals vs Manipal Tigers	Barabati Cricket Stadium, Cuttack	7:30 PM
Friday,  September 30	Gujarat Giants vs Bhilwara Kings	Barkatullah Khan Stadium, Jodhpur	7:30 PM
Saturday,  October 1	India Capitals vs Manipal Tigers	Barkatullah Khan Stadium, Jodhpur	7:30 PM
Sunday,  October 2	Qualifier	Barkatullah Khan Stadium, Jodhpur	7:30 PM
Monday,  October 3	Eliminator	Yet to be decided	7:30 PM
Wednesday, October 5	Legends League Cricket 2022 final	Yet to be decided	7:30 PM

Where to watch Legend League Cricket 2022 live in India?

The Legends League Cricket 2022 matches will be telecast live on Star Sports Network’s TV channels in India.

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Former Pakistan fast bowler Waqar Younis holds the record for the most five-wicket hauls in ODI cricket.

Since making his ODI debut against West Indies in 1989, Waqar Younis claimed 13 five-wicket hauls - the most by any player in the history of the One Day International (ODI) format.

Regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers to have played the game, Younis ended his stellar career with 416 ODI wickets in 262 matches at an average of 23.84 and an economy of 4.68.

His best ODI performance came against England after he picked seven wickets for just 36 runs in his quota of 10 overs. 

Younis played his last ODI against Zimbabwe in 2003, ending his illustrious career with 789 international wickets in 349 matches including 35 five-wicket hauls and five 10-wicket hauls.

Sri Lanka cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan is second on the list of most five-wicket hauls in ODI cricket.

The former leg-spinner bagged 10 five-wicket hauls in his impressive ODI career. Between 1993 and 2011, Muralitharan took 534 ODI wickets in 350 matches at an average of 23.08 and an economy of 3.93.

Muralitharan’s best ODI figures of 7/30 came against India in a Champions Trophy encounter at Sharjah in 2000.

Interestingly, Muralitharan holds the record for the most wickets in international cricket. The Kandy-born cricketer picked 1347 wickets in 495 matches at an average of 22.86. He claimed a staggering 77 five-wicket hauls and 22 10-wickets in his legendary career.

Australia speedster Brett Lee and Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi are in the third and fourth spot respectively. Both Lee and Afridi have bagged nine five-wicket hauls in ODI cricket.

While Aussie fast bowler Brett Lee claimed nine five-wicket hauls in 221 ODIs, Afridi recorded the same tally of five-wicket haul in 398 ODIs.

Among active cricketers, Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has claimed the most five-wicket hauls in ODI cricket. Starc has eight five-wicket hauls in 99 ODIs so far and is currently on the fifth spot of most five-wicket hauls in ODI cricket. Starc equalled Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga, who also has eight five-wicket hauls in 226 ODI matches.

Javagal Srinath and Harbhajan Singh have the most five-wicket hauls in ODI cricket among Indian cricketers. While former fast bowler Srinath took three five-wicket hauls in 229 ODIs, off-spinner Harbhajan recorded the same number of five-wicket hauls from 236 ODIs.

Most five-wicket hauls in ODI cricket

Player	Span	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy	Five-wicket hauls
Waqar Younis (PAK)	1989-2003	262	416	23.84	4.68	13
Muttiah Muralitharan (SL)	1993-2011	350	534	23.08	3.93	10
Brett Lee (AUS)	2000-2012	221	380	23.36	4.76	9
Shahid Afridi (PAK)	1996-2015	398	395	34.51	4.62	9
Mitchell Starc (AUS)	2010-2021	99	195	22.45	5.15	8
Lasith Malinga (SL)	2004-2019	226	338	28.87	5.35	8
Glenn Mcgrath (AUS)	1993-2007	250	381	22.02	3.88	7
Lance Klusener (SA)	1996-2004	171	192	29.95	4.70	6
Saqlain Mushtaq (PAK)	1995-2003	169	288	21.78	4.29	6
Wasim Akram (PAK)	1984-2003	356	502	23.52	3.89	6

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