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Team Information
Founded
1890s
Captain(s)
Kraigg Brathwaite, Shai Hope, Rovman Powell
Head Coach(s)
Andre Coley, Daren Sammy
Nickname(s)
Windies
Stadium
Grenada National Cricket Stadium, MORE
Association
Cricket West Indies
First Test
1928
First ODI
1973
Frist T20I
2006
The West Indies men's cricket team, affectionately known as the Windies, has crafted an illustrious legacy representing the Caribbean region since the early 20th century.
As cricket spread through the islands, a pan-Caribbean team emerged as a dominant force from the 1970s to the 1990s behind the prowess of all-time greats like Viv Richards, Michael Holding, and Gordon Greenidge.
During their golden era, the Windies honed their signature flair and unrelenting pace bowling into sustained world supremacy. Their exploits affirmed the overflowing talent and passion flowing from the islands.
However, maintaining this dominance proved challenging over time, as priorities shifted and generational change occurred. But the legacy remains a deep source of regional pride and inspiration to revive past glories.
Icons like Brian Lara kindle hopes for a promising future, as the islands' rich cricket culture persists. Evaluating their distinguished yet complex journey provides insight into cricket's cultural influence and post-colonial identity in the Caribbean.
Though facing transitions today, their proud history remains a guiding light calling on a new vanguard to reclaim the Windies' rightful place atop world cricket. Their best days may yet lie ahead if passion and regional camaraderie can align again.
The West Indies men's cricket team, nicknamed the Windies, has crafted an illustrious legacy representing the Caribbean region since the early 20th century. As cricket spread through the islands, the Windies emerged as a dominant force from the 1970s to 1990s.
During their golden era, all-time greats like Viv Richards, Michael Holding and Gordon Greenidge honed their flair and prowess into sustained supremacy. Their exploits affirmed the abundant talent and passion flowing from the islands.
However, maintaining this dominance proved challenging over time, as priorities shifted. But the legacy remains a deep source of regional pride and inspiration to revive past glories. Icons like Brian Lara kindle hopes for a promising future.
Evaluating their distinguished yet complex journey provides insight into cricket's cultural influence in the post-colonial Caribbean. Though facing transitions today, their proud history persists as a guiding light.
West Indies National Cricket Team Players
Batters
All-rounders
Wicket-keepers
Pace bowlers
Spin bowlers
Jermaine Blackwood
Alick Athanaze
Johnson Charles
Sheldon Cottrell
Yannic Cariah
Kraigg Brathwaite
Roston Chase
Joshua da Silva
Shannon Gabriel
Akeal Hosein
Shamarh Brooks
Rahkeem Cornwall
Shai Hope
Akeem Jordan
Gudakesh Motie
Keacy Carty
Dominic Drakes
Nicholas Pooran
Alzarri Joseph
Kevin Sinclair
Tagenarine Chanderpaul
Kavem Hodge
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Obed McCoy
Jomel Warrican
Shimron Hetmyer
Jason Holder
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Kemar Roach
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Brandon King
Kyle Mayers
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Jayden Seales
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Kirk McKenzie
Keemo Paul
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Rovman Powell
Raymon Reifer
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Romario Shepherd
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Odean Smith
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West Indies National Cricket Team Stats & Records
Batting StatsBowling Stats
Most Runs Records in Test Matches
PLAYER
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
AVG
SR
4s
6s
Brian Lara
130
230
11,912
53
60
1,551
88
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
164
280
11,867
51
43
1,285
36
Sir Viv Richards
121
182
8,540
50
86
1,051
84
Sir Garry Sobers
93
160
8,032
58
719
32
Sir Gordon Greenidge
108
185
7,558
45
60
884
67
Sir Clive Lloyd
110
175
7,515
47
100
758
70
Desmond Haynes
116
202
7,487
42
48
830
24
Chris Gayle
103
182
7,215
42
60
1,046
98
Rohan Kanhai
79
137
6,227
48
561
23
Richie Richardson
86
146
5,949
44
48
761
23
Ramnaresh Sarwan
87
154
5,842
40
47
747
14
Carl Hooper
102
173
5,762
36
50
633
63
Kraigg Brathwaite
87
167
5,479
35
41
547
13
Sir Everton Weekes
48
81
4,455
59
332
2
Alvin Kallicharran
66
109
4,399
44
101
466
12
Roy Fredericks
59
109
4,334
42
100
425
8
Marlon Samuels
71
127
3,917
33
48
537
32
Sir Frank Worrell
51
87
3,860
49
295
11
Sir Clyde Walcott
44
74
3,798
57
247
11
Darren Bravo
56
102
3,538
36
45
405
41
Highest Scores Records in Test Matches
Batter
RUNS
Balls
SR
Vs
4s
6s
Brian Lara
400
582
69
England
43
4
Brian Lara
375
538
70
England
45
0
Sir Garry Sobers
365
Pakistan
38
0
Chris Gayle
333
437
76
Sri Lanka
34
9
Chris Gayle
317
483
66
South Africa
37
3
Lawrence Rowe
302
430
70
England
36
1
Sir Viv Richards
291
386
75
England
38
0
Ramnaresh Sarwan
291
452
64
England
30
2
Brian Lara
277
372
74
Australia
38
0
George Headley
270
England
30
0
Sir Frank Worrell
261
England
35
2
Ramnaresh Sarwan
261
402
65
Bangladesh
32
0
Sir Conrad Hunte
260
Pakistan
28
1
Marlon Samuels
260
455
57
Bangladesh
31
3
Seymour Nurse
258
New Zealand
34
1
Rohan Kanhai
256
India
42
0
Faoud Bacchus
250
India
33
0
Sir Clive Lloyd
242
India
19
4
Sir Frank Worrell
237
India
35
0
Carl Hooper
233
402
58
India
29
3
Sir Viv Richards
232
313
74
England
31
4
Sir Garry Sobers
226
England
24
0
Brian Lara
226
298
76
Australia
22
0
Sir Gordon Greenidge
226
480
47
Australia
32
0
George Headley
223
385
58
England
28
0
Sir Gordon Greenidge
223
425
52
England
30
0
Brian Lara
221
354
62
Sri Lanka
23
2
Sir Clyde Walcott
220
England
28
1
Denis Atkinson
219
Australia
29
1
Darren Bravo
218
416
52
New Zealand
31
0
Rohan Kanhai
217
Pakistan
32
0
Brian Lara
216
262
82
Pakistan
22
7
Lawrence Rowe
214
New Zealand
19
1
Sir Gordon Greenidge
214
242
88
England
29
2
Wavell Hinds
213
297
72
South Africa
34
2
Brian Lara
213
344
62
Australia
29
3
Sir Gordon Greenidge
213
384
55
New Zealand
20
7
Kraigg Brathwaite
212
447
47
Bangladesh
14
0
Kyle Mayers
210
310
68
Bangladesh
20
7
Clifford Roach
209
England
22
3
Brian Lara
209
360
58
Sri Lanka
24
1
Basil Butcher
209
416
50
England
22
0
Sir Viv Richards
208
245
85
Australia
22
3
Jimmy Adams
208
333
62
New Zealand
31
1
Sherwin Campbell
208
470
44
New Zealand
30
0
Sir Everton Weekes
207
India
20
0
Tagenarine Chanderpaul
207
467
44
Zimbabwe
16
3
Sir Everton Weekes
206
England
0
0
Chris Gayle
204
332
61
New Zealand
29
2
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
203
370
55
South Africa
23
0
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
203
372
55
Bangladesh
22
0
Jason Holder
202
229
88
England
23
8
Brian Lara
202
274
74
South Africa
32
2
Seymour Nurse
201
Australia
0
0
Sir Garry Sobers
198
India
28
0
Sir Everton Weekes
197
Pakistan
0
0
Sir Frank Worrell
197
England
17
2
Chris Gayle
197
396
50
New Zealand
20
7
Brian Lara
196
286
69
South Africa
25
0
Darren Bravo
195
297
66
Bangladesh
12
5
Sir Everton Weekes
194
India
18
0
Richie Richardson
194
367
53
India
20
0
Sir Gordon Greenidge
194
368
53
India
23
0
Sir Viv Richards
192
India
20
6
Sir Frank Worrell
191
England
26
0
Brian Lara
191
203
94
Zimbabwe
23
4
Alvin Kallicharran
187
315
59
India
25
0
Richie Richardson
185
346
53
New Zealand
26
0
Desmond Haynes
184
395
47
England
27
1
Charlie Davis
183
New Zealand
21
0
Sir Conrad Hunte
182
England
27
0
Brian Lara
182
235
77
Australia
29
1
Sir Viv Richards
182
256
71
England
23
2
Richie Richardson
182
260
70
Australia
26
2
Kraigg Brathwaite
182
312
58
Zimbabwe
18
0
Brian Lara
179
206
87
England
26
1
Sir Clive Lloyd
178
Australia
24
1
Sir Garry Sobers
178
India
19
1
Sir Viv Richards
178
229
78
Australia
30
0
Carl Hooper
178
247
72
Pakistan
19
4
Brian Lara
178
294
61
Sri Lanka
19
0
Sir Viv Richards
177
India
23
2
George Headley
176
England
0
0
Brian Lara
176
224
79
South Africa
21
1
Chris Gayle
175
255
69
Zimbabwe
34
0
Sir Garry Sobers
174
260
67
England
24
0
Jimmy Adams
174
371
47
India
19
0
Sherwin Campbell
170
262
65
New Zealand
23
2
George Headley
169
England
18
0
Roy Fredericks
169
145
117
Australia
27
1
Seymour Nurse
168
New Zealand
22
2
Collie Smith
168
England
10
3
Sir Clyde Walcott
168
England
24
0
Sir Garry Sobers
168
234
72
Australia
25
1
Sir Frank Worrell
167
England
0
0
Brian Lara
167
210
80
England
25
2
Desmond Haynes
167
317
53
England
24
1
John Holt
166
England
25
1
Denesh Ramdin
166
268
62
England
20
0
Darren Bravo
166
284
58
India
17
0
Best Batting Average Records in Test Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
Avg
NO
George Headley
22
40
2,190
61
4
Sir Everton Weekes
48
81
4,455
59
5
Sir Garry Sobers
93
160
8,032
58
21
Sir Clyde Walcott
44
74
3,798
57
7
Charlie Davis
15
29
1,301
54
5
Brian Lara
130
230
11,912
53
6
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
164
280
11,867
51
49
Sir Viv Richards
121
182
8,540
50
12
Sir Frank Worrell
51
87
3,860
49
9
Seymour Nurse
29
54
2,523
48
1
Rohan Kanhai
79
137
6,227
48
6
Sir Clive Lloyd
110
175
7,515
47
14
Allan Rae
15
24
1,016
46
2
Sir Conrad Hunte
44
78
3,245
45
6
Sir Gordon Greenidge
108
185
7,558
45
16
Alvin Kallicharran
66
109
4,399
44
10
Richie Richardson
86
146
5,949
44
12
Basil Butcher
44
78
3,104
43
6
Roy Fredericks
59
109
4,334
42
7
Jeffrey Stollmeyer
32
56
2,159
42
5
Best Batting Strike Rate Records in Test Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
Avg
SR
Sir Clyde Walcott
44
74
3,798
57
Gerry Gomez
29
46
1,243
30
Sir Everton Weekes
48
81
4,455
59
Allan Rae
15
24
1,016
46
John Goddard
27
39
859
31
Collie Smith
26
42
1,331
32
John Holt
17
31
1,066
37
Denis Atkinson
22
35
922
32
Baron Constantine
18
33
635
19
Sir Frank Worrell
51
87
3,860
49
Clifford Roach
16
32
952
31
Maurice Foster
14
24
580
31
George Headley
22
40
2,190
61
Easton McMorris
13
21
564
27
Joe Solomon
27
46
1,326
34
Sir Conrad Hunte
44
78
3,245
45
Joey Carew
19
36
1,127
34
Rohan Kanhai
79
137
6,227
48
Sir Garry Sobers
93
160
8,032
58
Charlie Davis
15
29
1,301
54
Most Hundreds Records in Test Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
H.S
100s
Brian Lara
130
230
11,912
400
34
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
164
280
11,867
203
30
Sir Garry Sobers
93
160
8,032
365
26
Sir Viv Richards
121
182
8,540
291
24
Sir Gordon Greenidge
108
185
7,558
226
19
Sir Clive Lloyd
110
175
7,515
242
19
Desmond Haynes
116
202
7,487
184
18
Richie Richardson
86
146
5,949
194
16
Chris Gayle
103
182
7,215
333
15
Rohan Kanhai
79
137
6,227
256
15
Ramnaresh Sarwan
87
154
5,842
291
15
Sir Everton Weekes
48
81
4,455
207
15
Sir Clyde Walcott
44
74
3,798
220
15
Carl Hooper
102
173
5,762
233
13
Kraigg Brathwaite
87
167
5,479
212
12
Alvin Kallicharran
66
109
4,399
187
12
George Headley
22
40
2,190
270
10
Sir Frank Worrell
51
87
3,860
261
9
Larry Gomes
60
91
3,171
143
9
Roy Fredericks
59
109
4,334
169
8
Most Fifties Records in Test Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
90s
50s
H.S
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
164
280
11,867
6
66
203
Brian Lara
130
230
11,912
6
48
400
Sir Viv Richards
121
182
8,540
3
45
291
Sir Clive Lloyd
110
175
7,515
3
39
242
Desmond Haynes
116
202
7,487
3
39
184
Chris Gayle
103
182
7,215
1
37
333
Sir Gordon Greenidge
108
185
7,558
6
34
226
Ramnaresh Sarwan
87
154
5,842
3
31
291
Sir Garry Sobers
93
160
8,032
5
30
365
Kraigg Brathwaite
87
167
5,479
5
29
212
Rohan Kanhai
79
137
6,227
6
28
256
Richie Richardson
86
146
5,949
4
27
194
Carl Hooper
102
173
5,762
1
27
233
Roy Fredericks
59
109
4,334
3
26
169
Marlon Samuels
71
127
3,917
2
24
260
Sir Frank Worrell
51
87
3,860
2
22
261
Alvin Kallicharran
66
109
4,399
8
21
187
Sir Everton Weekes
48
81
4,455
4
19
207
Jermaine Blackwood
56
102
2,898
3
18
112
Sherwin Campbell
52
93
2,882
1
18
208
Most Fours Records in Test Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
4s
Brian Lara
130
230
11,912
1,551
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
164
280
11,867
1,285
Sir Viv Richards
121
182
8,540
1,051
Chris Gayle
103
182
7,215
1,046
Sir Gordon Greenidge
108
185
7,558
884
Desmond Haynes
116
202
7,487
830
Richie Richardson
86
146
5,949
761
Sir Clive Lloyd
110
175
7,515
758
Ramnaresh Sarwan
87
154
5,842
747
Sir Garry Sobers
93
160
8,032
719
Carl Hooper
102
173
5,762
633
Rohan Kanhai
79
137
6,227
561
Kraigg Brathwaite
87
167
5,479
547
Marlon Samuels
71
127
3,917
537
Alvin Kallicharran
66
109
4,399
466
Roy Fredericks
59
109
4,334
425
Darren Bravo
56
102
3,538
405
Denesh Ramdin
74
126
2,898
376
Sherwin Campbell
52
93
2,882
373
Wavell Hinds
45
80
2,608
368
Most Sixes Records in Test Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
6s
Chris Gayle
103
182
7,215
98
Brian Lara
130
230
11,912
88
Sir Viv Richards
121
182
8,540
84
Sir Clive Lloyd
110
175
7,515
70
Sir Gordon Greenidge
108
185
7,558
67
Carl Hooper
102
173
5,762
63
Jason Holder
64
113
2,797
50
Darren Bravo
56
102
3,538
41
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
164
280
11,867
36
Jermaine Blackwood
56
102
2,898
36
Michael Holding
60
76
910
36
Daren Sammy
38
63
1,323
34
Sir Garry Sobers
93
160
8,032
32
Marlon Samuels
71
127
3,917
32
Shimron Hetmyer
16
30
838
27
Desmond Haynes
116
202
7,487
24
Rohan Kanhai
79
137
6,227
23
Richie Richardson
86
146
5,949
23
Ridley Jacobs
65
112
2,577
23
Alzarri Joseph
30
45
554
23
Most Nineties Records in Test Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
90s
Alvin Kallicharran
66
109
4,399
8
Brian Lara
130
230
11,912
6
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
164
280
11,867
6
Sir Gordon Greenidge
108
185
7,558
6
Rohan Kanhai
79
137
6,227
6
Sir Garry Sobers
93
160
8,032
5
Kraigg Brathwaite
87
167
5,479
5
Richie Richardson
86
146
5,949
4
Sir Everton Weekes
48
81
4,455
4
Gus Logie
52
78
2,470
4
Sir Viv Richards
121
182
8,540
3
Sir Clive Lloyd
110
175
7,515
3
Desmond Haynes
116
202
7,487
3
Ramnaresh Sarwan
87
154
5,842
3
Roy Fredericks
59
109
4,334
3
Larry Gomes
60
91
3,171
3
Jimmy Adams
54
90
3,012
3
Jermaine Blackwood
56
102
2,898
3
Ridley Jacobs
65
112
2,577
3
Marlon Samuels
71
127
3,917
2
Most Wickets Records in Test Matches
PLAYER
MATCHES
OVERS
BALLS
WKTS
Avg
RUNS
4-FERS
5-FERS
Courtney Walsh
132
5,003
30,019
519
24
12,688
32
22
Sir Curtly Ambrose
98
3,684
22,103
405
21
8,501
21
22
Malcolm Marshall
81
2,930
17,584
376
21
7,876
19
22
Lance Gibbs
79
4,208
25,247
309
29
8,989
11
18
Kemar Roach
79
2,371
14,229
265
28
7,362
14
11
Joel Garner
58
2,195
13,169
259
21
5,433
18
7
Michael Holding
60
2,067
12,402
249
24
5,898
11
13
Sir Garry Sobers
93
3,433
20,597
235
34
7,999
8
6
Sir Andy Roberts
47
1,779
10,673
202
26
5,174
8
11
Sir Wesley Hall
48
1,659
9,953
192
26
5,066
11
9
Shannon Gabriel
59
1,563
9,379
166
32
5,348
5
6
Fidel Edwards
55
1,600
9,602
165
38
6,251
3
12
Ian Bishop
43
1,401
8,407
161
24
3,909
6
6
Sonny Ramadhin
43
2,233
13,401
158
29
4,579
6
10
Jason Holder
64
1,782
10,693
157
29
4,587
4
8
Alf Valentine
36
2,031
12,185
139
30
4,215
7
8
Mervyn Dillon
38
1,450
8,704
131
34
4,398
7
2
Jerome Taylor
46
1,293
7,757
130
34
4,480
5
4
Colin Croft
27
1,027
6,165
125
23
2,913
7
3
Devendra Bishoo
36
1,344
8,067
117
37
4,350
8
4
Carl Hooper
102
2,299
13,794
114
49
5,635
1
4
Vanburn Holder
40
1,460
8,763
109
33
3,627
6
3
Pedro Collins
32
1,160
6,964
106
35
3,671
7
3
Charlie Griffith
28
884
5,305
94
29
2,683
2
5
Corey Collymore
30
1,056
6,337
93
32
3,004
3
4
Patrick Patterson
28
805
4,829
93
31
2,874
4
5
Kenny Benjamin
26
855
5,132
92
30
2,785
4
4
Sulieman Benn
26
1,220
7,322
87
39
3,402
2
6
Dwayne Bravo
40
1,077
6,466
86
40
3,426
6
2
Roston Chase
49
1,132
6,793
85
46
3,910
4
4
Daren Powell
37
1,179
7,077
85
48
4,068
1
1
Alzarri Joseph
30
855
5,132
85
35
3,011
0
1
Daren Sammy
38
1,036
6,215
84
36
3,007
1
4
Chris Gayle
103
1,185
7,109
73
43
3,120
2
2
Shane Shillingford
16
782
4,694
70
35
2,419
3
6
Sir Frank Worrell
51
1,116
6,697
69
39
2,672
2
2
Winston Benjamin
21
615
3,694
61
27
1,648
2
0
Keith Boyce
21
541
3,249
60
30
1,801
3
2
Gerry Gomez
29
838
5,030
58
27
1,590
1
1
Baron Constantine
18
573
3,441
58
30
1,746
4
2
Roy Gilchrist
13
538
3,227
57
27
1,521
5
1
Tino Best
25
619
3,716
57
40
2,292
2
2
Reon King
19
573
3,442
53
33
1,733
5
1
Franklyn Rose
19
520
3,124
53
31
1,637
2
2
David Holford
24
757
4,542
51
39
2,009
2
1
Jermaine Lawson
13
394
2,364
51
30
1,512
3
2
Bernard Julien
24
719
4,318
50
37
1,868
0
1
Ravi Rampaul
18
573
3,440
49
35
1,705
1
0
Collie Smith
26
738
4,431
48
34
1,625
2
1
Denis Atkinson
22
862
5,173
47
35
1,647
0
3
Roger Harper
25
602
3,615
46
28
1,291
2
1
Jomel Warrican
15
540
3,243
46
37
1,681
4
0
Dinanath Ramnarine
12
582
3,495
45
31
1,383
2
1
Winston Davis
15
462
2,773
45
33
1,472
2
0
Herman Griffith
13
444
2,663
44
28
1,243
2
2
Nixon McLean
19
550
3,299
44
43
1,873
0
0
Cameron Cuffy
15
561
3,366
43
34
1,455
1
0
Sylvester Clarke
11
413
2,477
42
28
1,170
3
1
Marlon Samuels
71
732
4,392
41
60
2,445
1
0
Manny Martindale
10
244
1,465
37
22
804
2
3
Jayden Seales
10
265
1,590
37
24
897
1
1
Wayne Daniel
10
292
1,754
36
25
910
1
1
Rahkeem Cornwall
10
460
2,761
35
38
1,316
1
2
Kyle Mayers
18
254
1,524
34
18
622
0
1
Inshan Ali
12
610
3,664
34
48
1,621
0
1
Wilf Ferguson
8
428
2,568
34
34
1,165
1
3
John Goddard
27
475
2,849
33
32
1,050
1
1
Vasbert Drakes
12
436
2,617
33
41
1,362
2
1
Sir Viv Richards
121
856
5,136
32
61
1,964
0
0
Veerasammy Permaul
9
351
2,108
31
38
1,177
0
1
Adam Sanford
11
369
2,217
30
44
1,316
1
0
Raphick Jumadeen
12
523
3,140
29
39
1,141
1
0
Frank King
14
478
2,869
29
40
1,159
0
1
Kraigg Brathwaite
87
456
2,736
29
52
1,520
0
1
Omari Banks
10
400
2,401
28
49
1,367
1
0
Norbert Phillip
9
303
1,820
28
37
1,041
3
0
Jimmy Adams
54
475
2,853
27
49
1,336
1
1
Miguel Cummins
14
329
1,976
27
40
1,084
0
1
Eric Atkinson
8
272
1,634
25
24
589
1
1
Prior Jones
9
296
1,778
25
30
751
2
1
Narsingh Deonarine
18
250
1,503
24
30
713
2
0
George Francis
10
270
1,619
23
33
763
3
0
Derick Parry
12
318
1,909
23
41
936
0
1
Ramnaresh Sarwan
87
337
2,022
23
51
1,163
1
0
Tony Gray
5
148
888
22
17
377
1
0
Gudakesh Motie
4
134
806
22
19
417
1
2
Tommy Scott
8
234
1,405
22
42
925
3
1
Tom Dewdney
9
273
1,641
21
38
807
1
1
Sunil Narine
6
275
1,650
21
41
851
0
2
Colin Stuart
6
186
1,116
20
31
628
0
0
John Shepherd
5
241
1,445
19
25
479
0
1
Chester Watson
7
236
1,416
19
38
724
1
0
John Trim
4
125
750
18
16
291
1
1
Prof Edwards
5
164
985
18
35
626
0
1
Neil McGarrell
4
202
1,212
17
27
453
3
0
Jack Noreiga
4
220
1,322
17
29
493
0
2
Eldine Baptiste
10
227
1,362
16
35
563
0
0
Leslie Hylton
6
145
869
16
26
418
1
0
Wavell Hinds
45
187
1,123
16
37
590
0
0
Grayson Shillingford
7
197
1,181
15
36
537
0
0
Best Bowling Average Records in Test Matches
Bowler
MATCHES
OVERS
WKTS
Avg
Malcolm Marshall
81
2,930
376
21
Joel Garner
58
2,195
259
21
Sir Curtly Ambrose
98
3,684
405
21
Colin Croft
27
1,027
125
23
Michael Holding
60
2,067
249
24
Ian Bishop
43
1,401
161
24
Courtney Walsh
132
5,003
519
24
Sir Andy Roberts
47
1,779
202
26
Sir Wesley Hall
48
1,659
192
26
Kemar Roach
79
2,371
265
28
Sonny Ramadhin
43
2,233
158
29
Lance Gibbs
79
4,208
309
29
Jason Holder
64
1,782
157
29
Alf Valentine
36
2,031
139
30
Shannon Gabriel
59
1,563
166
32
Vanburn Holder
40
1,460
109
33
Mervyn Dillon
38
1,450
131
34
Sir Garry Sobers
93
3,433
235
34
Jerome Taylor
46
1,293
130
34
Pedro Collins
32
1,160
106
35
Devendra Bishoo
36
1,344
117
37
Fidel Edwards
55
1,600
165
38
Carl Hooper
102
2,299
114
49
Best Bowling Records in Test Matches
Bowler
Vs
OVS
RUNS
WKTS
BBI
MAIDENS
ECON
Jack Noreiga
India
49
95
9
9-95
16
2
Colin Croft
Pakistan
19
29
8
8-29
7
2
Lance Gibbs
India
53
38
8
8-38
37
1
Sir Curtly Ambrose
England
22
45
8
8-45
10
2
Devendra Bishoo
Pakistan
14
49
8
8-49
1
4
Roston Chase
England
21
60
8
8-60
2
3
Shannon Gabriel
Sri Lanka
20
62
8
8-62
6
3
Michael Holding
England
33
92
8
8-92
9
3
Alf Valentine
England
50
104
8
8-104
14
2
Malcolm Marshall
England
15
22
7
7-22
5
1
Sir Curtly Ambrose
Australia
18
25
7
7-25
9
1
Gudakesh Motie
Zimbabwe
15
37
7
7-37
4
3
Courtney Walsh
New Zealand
20
37
7
7-37
7
2
Sonny Ramadhin
England
31
49
7
7-49
16
2
Malcolm Marshall
England
26
53
7
7-53
9
2
Denis Atkinson
New Zealand
40
53
7
7-53
21
1
Sir Andy Roberts
Australia
14
54
7
7-54
3
4
Gerry Gomez
Australia
18
55
7
7-55
3
3
Corey Collymore
Sri Lanka
16
57
7
7-57
2
4
Sir Andy Roberts
India
21
64
7
7-64
5
3
Daren Sammy
England
21
66
7
7-66
2
3
Sir Wesley Hall
England
31
69
7
7-69
8
2
Sir Frank Worrell
England
38
70
7
7-70
9
2
Rahkeem Cornwall
Afghanistan
25
75
7
7-75
5
3
Jermaine Lawson
Australia
19
78
7
7-78
3
4
Corey Collymore
Pakistan
27
78
7
7-78
5
3
Malcolm Marshall
New Zealand
25
80
7
7-80
6
3
Franklyn Rose
South Africa
28
84
7
7-84
6
3
Fidel Edwards
New Zealand
29
87
7
7-87
6
3
Lance Gibbs
India
59
98
7
7-98
20
2
Jermaine Lawson
Bangladesh
7
3
6
6-3
4
0
Courtney Walsh
New Zealand
15
18
6
6-18
8
1
Michael Holding
Australia
9
21
6
6-21
3
2
Sonny Ramadhin
New Zealand
21
23
6
6-23
13
1
Sir Curtly Ambrose
England
10
24
6
6-24
1
2
Vanburn Holder
Australia
13
28
6
6-28
4
2
Kraigg Brathwaite
Sri Lanka
11
29
6
6-29
4
3
Lance Gibbs
Australia
22
29
6
6-29
9
1
Malcolm Marshall
England
18
32
6
6-32
5
2
Sir Curtly Ambrose
South Africa
24
34
6
6-34
7
1
Charlie Griffith
England
21
36
6
6-36
5
2
Malcolm Marshall
India
15
37
6
6-37
4
2
Sir Andy Roberts
England
21
37
6
6-37
8
2
Sir Frank Worrell
Australia
13
38
6
6-38
3
3
Lance Gibbs
England
19
39
6
6-39
6
2
Vanburn Holder
India
20
39
6
6-39
6
2
Alf Valentine
England
26
39
6
6-39
10
1
Ian Bishop
Australia
16
40
6
6-40
4
3
Tino Best
Bangladesh
12
41
6
6-41
0
3
Jason Holder
England
20
42
6
6-42
6
2
Charlie Griffith
Australia
20
46
6
6-46
6
2
Jerome Taylor
Australia
25
47
6
6-47
10
2
Miguel Cummins
India
11
48
6
6-48
1
4
Kemar Roach
Bangladesh
24
48
6
6-48
8
2
Shane Shillingford
Zimbabwe
16
49
6
6-49
4
3
Sir Wesley Hall
India
21
49
6
6-49
5
2
Sir Wesley Hall
India
28
50
6
6-50
4
2
Sir Curtly Ambrose
South Africa
19
51
6
6-51
4
3
Sir Curtly Ambrose
England
28
52
6
6-52
6
2
Pedro Collins
Bangladesh
18
53
6
6-53
3
3
Courtney Walsh
Australia
21
54
6
6-54
7
3
Malcolm Marshall
India
20
55
6
6-55
2
3
Roy Gilchrist
India
21
55
6
6-55
7
3
Dwayne Bravo
England
26
55
6
6-55
6
2
Joel Garner
New Zealand
36
56
6
6-56
15
2
Roger Harper
England
28
57
6
6-57
12
2
Michael Holding
England
20
57
6
6-57
6
3
Jason Holder
Bangladesh
13
59
6
6-59
3
5
Joel Garner
Australia
28
60
6
6-60
9
2
Lance Gibbs
England
40
60
6
6-60
20
2
Courtney Walsh
South Africa
36
61
6
6-61
13
2
Gudakesh Motie
Zimbabwe
17
62
6
6-62
1
4
Courtney Walsh
India
29
62
6
6-62
8
2
Michael Holding
Australia
21
62
6
6-62
5
3
Michael Holding
India
26
65
6
6-65
3
2
Kenny Benjamin
England
24
66
6
6-66
7
3
Michael Holding
England
28
67
6
6-67
11
2
Malcolm Marshall
England
30
69
6
6-69
4
2
Charlie Griffith
England
27
71
6
6-71
4
3
Sir Garry Sobers
Australia
34
73
6
6-73
12
2
Sir Curtly Ambrose
Australia
28
74
6
6-74
6
3
Colin Croft
England
25
74
6
6-74
5
3
Courtney Walsh
England
24
74
6
6-74
5
3
Joel Garner
Australia
27
75
6
6-75
10
3
Lance Gibbs
India
41
76
6
6-76
17
2
Pedro Collins
New Zealand
30
76
6
6-76
8
3
Keith Boyce
England
21
77
6
6-77
4
4
Courtney Walsh
India
22
79
6
6-79
4
4
Devendra Bishoo
Australia
33
80
6
6-80
10
2
Courtney Walsh
South Africa
25
80
6
6-80
6
3
Sulieman Benn
South Africa
46
81
6
6-81
13
2
Dwayne Bravo
Australia
27
84
6
6-84
7
3
Malcolm Marshall
England
37
85
6
6-85
10
2
Sonny Ramadhin
England
72
86
6
6-86
43
1
Ian Bishop
India
25
87
6
6-87
5
3
Fidel Edwards
Bangladesh
18
90
6
6-90
2
5
Sir Wesley Hall
England
30
90
6
6-90
8
3
Sunil Narine
New Zealand
42
91
6
6-91
17
2
Wilf Ferguson
England
34
92
6
6-92
4
3
Fidel Edwards
England
26
92
6
6-92
4
4
Most 5 Wickets Haul Records in Test Matches
Best Economy Records in Test Matches
Best Bowling Strike Rate Records in Test Matches
Bowler
MATCHES
OVERS
WKTS
SR
Malcolm Marshall
81
2,930
376
47
Michael Holding
60
2,067
249
50
Joel Garner
58
2,195
259
51
Sir Andy Roberts
47
1,779
202
53
Kemar Roach
79
2,371
265
54
Sir Curtly Ambrose
98
3,684
405
55
Courtney Walsh
132
5,003
519
58
Lance Gibbs
79
4,208
309
82
Sir Garry Sobers
93
3,433
235
88
Batting StatsBowling Stats
Most Runs Records in ODI Matches
PLAYER
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
AVG
SR
4s
6s
Chris Gayle
298
291
10,425
38
87
1,120
330
Brian Lara
295
285
10,348
41
80
1,032
133
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
268
251
8,778
42
71
722
85
Desmond Haynes
238
237
8,648
41
63
768
53
Sir Viv Richards
187
167
6,721
47
90
600
126
Richie Richardson
224
217
6,248
33
64
541
54
Ramnaresh Sarwan
181
169
5,804
43
76
480
58
Carl Hooper
227
206
5,761
35
77
409
65
Marlon Samuels
207
196
5,606
33
75
526
118
Sir Gordon Greenidge
128
127
5,134
45
65
470
81
Shai Hope
118
113
4,940
50
77
401
82
Phil Simmons
143
138
3,675
29
68
376
44
Darren Bravo
122
117
3,109
30
70
252
75
Dwayne Bravo
164
141
2,968
25
82
240
58
Wavell Hinds
119
111
2,880
29
66
261
50
Gus Logie
158
133
2,809
29
74
209
9
Kieron Pollard
123
113
2,706
26
94
171
135
Sherwin Campbell
90
87
2,283
26
59
207
7
Jason Holder
138
114
2,237
25
90
160
69
Jimmy Adams
127
105
2,204
29
61
148
3
Highest Scores Records in ODI Matches
Batter
RUNS
Balls
SR
Vs
4s
6s
Chris Gayle
215
147
146
Zimbabwe
10
16
Sir Viv Richards
189
170
111
England
21
5
Sir Viv Richards
181
125
145
Sri Lanka
16
7
John Campbell
179
137
131
Ireland
15
6
Evin Lewis
176
130
135
England
17
7
Shai Hope
170
152
112
Ireland
22
2
Denesh Ramdin
169
121
140
Bangladesh
8
11
Brian Lara
169
129
131
Sri Lanka
15
4
Chris Gayle
162
97
167
England
11
14
Xavier Marshall
157
118
133
Canada
11
12
Brian Lara
156
138
113
Pakistan
12
5
Sir Viv Richards
153
130
118
Australia
16
1
Brian Lara
153
143
107
Pakistan
21
0
Chris Gayle
153
160
96
Zimbabwe
19
2
Desmond Haynes
152
126
121
India
12
6
Chris Gayle
152
150
101
Kenya
17
1
Chris Gayle
152
153
99
South Africa
12
3
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
150
136
110
South Africa
20
0
Sir Viv Richards
149
99
151
India
20
3
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
149
136
110
India
16
3
Evin Lewis
148
122
121
Sri Lanka
15
4
Sunil Ambris
148
126
117
Ireland
19
1
Desmond Haynes
148
136
109
Australia
16
2
Brian Lara
146
134
109
New Zealand
12
3
Shai Hope
146
144
101
Bangladesh
12
3
Desmond Haynes
145
157
92
New Zealand
16
0
Desmond Haynes
142
132
108
Pakistan
13
1
Chris Gayle
140
127
110
India
12
5
Shimron Hetmyer
139
106
131
India
11
7
Brian Lara
139
123
113
Australia
15
3
Sir Viv Richards
138
157
88
England
11
3
Desmond Haynes
138
164
84
England
12
2
Chris Gayle
135
129
105
New Zealand
9
5
Chris Gayle
135
129
105
England
3
12
Chris Gayle
133
135
99
South Africa
17
3
Sir Gordon Greenidge
133
140
95
New Zealand
16
4
Desmond Haynes
133
147
90
Australia
14
0
Marlon Samuels
133
156
85
Zimbabwe
11
3
Shai Hope
132
129
102
Nepal
10
3
Chris Gayle
132
152
87
South Africa
7
2
Chris Gayle
132
165
80
England
12
1
Johnson Charles
130
111
117
Zimbabwe
12
4
Denesh Ramdin
128
109
117
England
12
5
Shai Hope
128
115
111
South Africa
5
7
Brian Lara
128
125
102
Pakistan
20
0
Shimron Hetmyer
127
93
137
United Arab Emirates
14
4
Shai Hope
127
134
95
Pakistan
15
1
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
127
138
92
Zimbabwe
5
2
Wavell Hinds
127
141
90
Zimbabwe
10
4
Marlon Samuels
126
116
109
India
11
4
Marlon Samuels
126
149
85
Bangladesh
17
2
Shimron Hetmyer
125
93
134
Bangladesh
3
7
Chris Gayle
125
107
117
New Zealand
8
9
Marlon Samuels
125
134
93
Australia
14
2
Wavell Hinds
125
140
89
Australia
5
6
Ricardo Powell
124
93
133
India
9
8
Darren Bravo
124
127
98
Bangladesh
7
8
Chris Gayle
124
137
91
Pakistan
13
0
Chris Gayle
123
91
135
United Arab Emirates
7
11
Kirk Edwards
123
108
114
New Zealand
12
4
Chris Gayle
123
130
95
India
18
2
Desmond Haynes
123
130
95
Australia
15
0
Shai Hope
123
134
92
India
10
3
Phil Simmons
122
113
108
South Africa
12
5
Richie Richardson
122
121
101
Pakistan
7
3
Lendl Simmons
122
124
98
Bangladesh
8
2
Chris Gayle
122
137
89
Pakistan
5
6
Kyle Mayers
120
106
113
Netherlands
8
7
Ramnaresh Sarwan
120
143
84
Zimbabwe
9
2
Kieron Pollard
119
110
108
India
4
10
Sir Viv Richards
119
113
105
New Zealand
10
4
Clayton Lambert
119
124
96
England
17
2
Shai Hope
119
130
92
Netherlands
12
2
Sir Viv Richards
119
133
89
England
20
1
Sir Viv Richards
119
146
82
India
6
1
Chris Gayle
119
151
79
Kenya
8
2
Nicholas Pooran
118
103
115
Sri Lanka
11
4
Brian Lara
117
62
189
Bangladesh
18
4
Sir Gordon Greenidge
117
123
95
India
7
8
Desmond Haynes
117
132
89
India
8
5
Brian Lara
116
106
109
Sri Lanka
8
2
Brian Lara
116
106
109
Australia
10
2
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
116
122
95
England
9
3
Wavell Hinds
116
125
93
Zimbabwe
12
1
Brian Lara
116
134
87
South Africa
12
2
Desmond Haynes
116
138
84
New Zealand
9
2
Nicholas Pooran
115
94
122
Nepal
10
4
Desmond Haynes
115
112
103
England
14
0
Ramnaresh Sarwan
115
119
97
India
10
2
Sir Gordon Greenidge
115
134
86
India
10
5
Shai Hope
115
135
85
India
8
3
Shai Hope
115
140
82
Sri Lanka
10
0
Brian Lara
114
116
98
Pakistan
11
1
Brian Lara
113
82
138
Zimbabwe
14
3
Carl Hooper
113
97
116
India
12
2
Chris Gayle
113
106
107
Pakistan
11
5
Adrian Barath
113
129
88
Sri Lanka
8
2
Chris Gayle
112
75
149
Zimbabwe
17
2
Marlon Samuels
112
106
106
India
9
6
Brandon King
112
112
100
United Arab Emirates
12
4
Best Batting Average Records in ODI Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
Avg
NO
Shai Hope
118
113
4,940
50
15
Sir Viv Richards
187
167
6,721
47
24
Sir Gordon Greenidge
128
127
5,134
45
13
Ramnaresh Sarwan
181
169
5,804
43
33
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
268
251
8,778
42
40
Desmond Haynes
238
237
8,648
41
28
Brian Lara
295
285
10,348
41
32
Nicholas Pooran
61
58
1,983
40
8
Sir Clive Lloyd
87
69
1,977
40
19
Chris Gayle
298
291
10,425
38
17
Evin Lewis
57
54
1,847
37
4
Carl Hooper
227
206
5,761
35
43
Alvin Kallicharran
31
28
826
34
4
Runako Morton
56
51
1,519
34
6
Shimron Hetmyer
50
47
1,471
33
3
Richie Richardson
224
217
6,248
33
30
Marlon Samuels
207
196
5,606
33
26
Stuart Williams
57
55
1,586
32
6
Lendl Simmons
68
65
1,958
32
3
Brandon King
34
34
1,001
31
2
Best Batting Strike Rate Records in ODI Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
Avg
SR
Andre Russell
56
47
1,034
27
130
Shimron Hetmyer
50
47
1,471
33
105
Daren Sammy
126
105
1,871
25
100
Nicholas Pooran
61
58
1,983
40
99
Ashley Nurse
54
40
502
19
98
Ricardo Powell
109
100
2,085
25
97
Kieron Pollard
123
113
2,706
26
94
Dwayne Smith
105
89
1,560
19
93
Carlos Brathwaite
44
37
559
16
91
Jason Holder
138
114
2,237
25
90
Sir Viv Richards
187
167
6,721
47
90
Chris Gayle
298
291
10,425
38
87
Johnson Charles
58
58
1,537
27
85
Kyle Mayers
28
26
660
25
85
Rovman Powell
51
48
979
22
85
Brandon King
34
34
1,001
31
84
Evin Lewis
57
54
1,847
37
83
Dwayne Bravo
164
141
2,968
25
82
Sir Clive Lloyd
87
69
1,977
40
81
Denesh Ramdin
139
110
2,200
25
80
Most Hundreds Records in ODI Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
H.S
100s
Chris Gayle
298
291
10,425
215
25
Brian Lara
295
285
10,348
169
19
Desmond Haynes
238
237
8,648
152
17
Shai Hope
118
113
4,940
170
15
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
268
251
8,778
150
11
Sir Viv Richards
187
167
6,721
189
11
Sir Gordon Greenidge
128
127
5,134
133
11
Marlon Samuels
207
196
5,606
133
10
Carl Hooper
227
206
5,761
113
7
Richie Richardson
224
217
6,248
122
5
Ramnaresh Sarwan
181
169
5,804
120
5
Phil Simmons
143
138
3,675
122
5
Wavell Hinds
119
111
2,880
127
5
Shimron Hetmyer
50
47
1,471
139
5
Darren Bravo
122
117
3,109
124
4
Evin Lewis
57
54
1,847
176
4
Kieron Pollard
123
113
2,706
119
3
Nicholas Pooran
61
58
1,983
118
3
Dwayne Bravo
164
141
2,968
112
2
Sherwin Campbell
90
87
2,283
105
2
Most Fifties Records in ODI Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
90s
50s
H.S
Brian Lara
295
285
10,348
4
62
169
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
268
251
8,778
5
59
150
Desmond Haynes
238
237
8,648
3
57
152
Chris Gayle
298
291
10,425
5
53
215
Sir Viv Richards
187
167
6,721
3
45
189
Richie Richardson
224
217
6,248
6
44
122
Ramnaresh Sarwan
181
169
5,804
5
38
120
Sir Gordon Greenidge
128
127
5,134
3
31
133
Marlon Samuels
207
196
5,606
3
30
133
Carl Hooper
227
206
5,761
1
29
113
Shai Hope
118
113
4,940
2
24
170
Phil Simmons
143
138
3,675
2
18
122
Darren Bravo
122
117
3,109
0
18
124
Lendl Simmons
68
65
1,958
0
16
122
Wavell Hinds
119
111
2,880
1
14
127
Gus Logie
158
133
2,809
0
14
109
Sherwin Campbell
90
87
2,283
0
14
105
Jimmy Adams
127
105
2,204
0
14
82
Kieron Pollard
123
113
2,706
1
13
119
Jason Holder
138
114
2,237
1
12
99
Most Fours Records in ODI Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
4s
Chris Gayle
298
291
10,425
1,120
Brian Lara
295
285
10,348
1,032
Desmond Haynes
238
237
8,648
768
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
268
251
8,778
722
Sir Viv Richards
187
167
6,721
600
Richie Richardson
224
217
6,248
541
Marlon Samuels
207
196
5,606
526
Ramnaresh Sarwan
181
169
5,804
480
Sir Gordon Greenidge
128
127
5,134
470
Carl Hooper
227
206
5,761
409
Shai Hope
118
113
4,940
401
Phil Simmons
143
138
3,675
376
Wavell Hinds
119
111
2,880
261
Darren Bravo
122
117
3,109
252
Dwayne Bravo
164
141
2,968
240
Gus Logie
158
133
2,809
209
Sherwin Campbell
90
87
2,283
207
Ricardo Powell
109
100
2,085
185
Evin Lewis
57
54
1,847
185
Stuart Williams
57
55
1,586
177
Most Sixes Records in ODI Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
6s
Chris Gayle
298
291
10,425
330
Kieron Pollard
123
113
2,706
135
Brian Lara
295
285
10,348
133
Sir Viv Richards
187
167
6,721
126
Marlon Samuels
207
196
5,606
118
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
268
251
8,778
85
Daren Sammy
126
105
1,871
84
Shai Hope
118
113
4,940
82
Sir Gordon Greenidge
128
127
5,134
81
Nicholas Pooran
61
58
1,983
80
Darren Bravo
122
117
3,109
75
Ricardo Powell
109
100
2,085
75
Jason Holder
138
114
2,237
69
Carl Hooper
227
206
5,761
65
Dwayne Smith
105
89
1,560
64
Ramnaresh Sarwan
181
169
5,804
58
Dwayne Bravo
164
141
2,968
58
Andre Russell
56
47
1,034
57
Richie Richardson
224
217
6,248
54
Desmond Haynes
238
237
8,648
53
Most Nineties Records in ODI Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
90s
Richie Richardson
224
217
6,248
6
Chris Gayle
298
291
10,425
5
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
268
251
8,778
5
Ramnaresh Sarwan
181
169
5,804
5
Brian Lara
295
285
10,348
4
Desmond Haynes
238
237
8,648
3
Sir Viv Richards
187
167
6,721
3
Marlon Samuels
207
196
5,606
3
Sir Gordon Greenidge
128
127
5,134
3
Shai Hope
118
113
4,940
2
Phil Simmons
143
138
3,675
2
Denesh Ramdin
139
110
2,200
2
Carl Hooper
227
206
5,761
1
Wavell Hinds
119
111
2,880
1
Kieron Pollard
123
113
2,706
1
Jason Holder
138
114
2,237
1
Nicholas Pooran
61
58
1,983
1
Evin Lewis
57
54
1,847
1
Stuart Williams
57
55
1,586
1
Dwayne Smith
105
89
1,560
1
Most Wickets Records in ODI Matches
PLAYER
MATCHES
OVERS
BALLS
WKTS
Avg
RUNS
4-FERS
5-FERS
Courtney Walsh
205
1,803
10,822
227
30
6,918
6
1
Sir Curtly Ambrose
176
1,559
9,353
225
24
5,429
6
4
Dwayne Bravo
164
1,085
6,511
199
30
5,874
6
1
Carl Hooper
227
1,595
9,573
193
36
6,958
3
0
Chris Gayle
298
1,229
7,377
167
35
5,868
3
1
Jason Holder
138
1,067
6,402
159
37
5,878
5
2
Malcolm Marshall
136
1,196
7,175
157
27
4,233
6
0
Joel Garner
98
888
5,330
146
19
2,752
2
3
Michael Holding
102
912
5,473
142
21
3,034
5
1
Mervyn Dillon
108
913
5,480
130
32
4,218
3
3
Jerome Taylor
90
723
4,341
128
30
3,780
3
1
Kemar Roach
95
763
4,579
125
31
3,887
3
3
Ian Bishop
84
722
4,332
118
27
3,127
7
2
Sir Viv Richards
187
940
5,640
118
36
4,228
1
2
Ravi Rampaul
92
672
4,033
117
29
3,434
8
2
Alzarri Joseph
63
542
3,254
104
28
2,880
4
1
Roger Harper
105
862
5,175
100
34
3,431
3
0
Winston Benjamin
85
740
4,442
100
31
3,079
0
1
Sunil Narine
65
590
3,540
92
26
2,435
4
2
Patrick Patterson
59
508
3,050
90
25
2,206
1
1
Marlon Samuels
207
848
5,091
89
46
4,127
0
0
Sir Andy Roberts
56
519
3,115
87
20
1,771
2
1
Corey Collymore
84
679
4,074
83
35
2,924
1
1
Phil Simmons
143
646
3,880
83
35
2,876
2
0
Daren Sammy
126
826
4,956
81
48
3,851
1
0
Anderson Cummins
63
524
3,143
78
29
2,246
2
1
Ian Bradshaw
62
528
3,172
78
29
2,299
0
0
Reon King
50
434
2,603
76
24
1,807
2
0
Daren Powell
55
475
2,850
71
32
2,239
2
0
Andre Russell
56
381
2,290
70
32
2,229
5
0
Dwayne Smith
105
454
2,726
61
37
2,285
3
1
Fidel Edwards
50
356
2,138
60
30
1,812
0
2
Akeal Hosein
38
348
2,090
57
30
1,687
1
0
Kieron Pollard
123
379
2,275
55
39
2,161
0
0
Sheldon Cottrell
38
287
1,722
52
32
1,685
2
1
Vasbert Drakes
34
273
1,640
51
25
1,293
3
2
Ashley Nurse
54
397
2,384
49
43
2,125
2
0
Nixon McLean
45
353
2,120
46
38
1,729
0
0
Nikita Miller
50
354
2,125
45
37
1,660
2
0
Tony Gray
25
211
1,270
44
19
835
2
1
Jimmy Adams
127
309
1,856
43
35
1,499
0
1
Carlos Brathwaite
44
304
1,825
43
41
1,766
2
1
Keith Arthurton
105
230
1,384
42
28
1,159
3
0
Cameron Cuffy
41
359
2,153
41
35
1,436
1
0
Larry Gomes
83
224
1,345
41
25
1,045
2
0
Winston Davis
35
320
1,923
39
33
1,302
0
1
Pedro Collins
30
263
1,577
39
31
1,212
0
1
Sulieman Benn
47
398
2,387
39
49
1,913
3
0
Devendra Bishoo
42
337
2,022
38
44
1,668
0
0
Eldine Baptiste
43
369
2,214
36
42
1,511
0
0
Ottis Gibson
15
123
739
34
18
621
2
2
Tino Best
26
216
1,300
34
34
1,157
2
0
Keemo Paul
30
209
1,253
34
36
1,238
0
0
Kenny Benjamin
26
220
1,319
33
28
923
0
0
Shannon Gabriel
25
191
1,148
33
34
1,134
0
0
Colin Croft
19
178
1,070
30
21
620
0
1
Franklyn Rose
27
221
1,326
29
36
1,046
0
1
Wavell Hinds
119
157
945
28
30
837
0
0
Hayden Walsh
21
163
982
28
32
882
1
1
Roston Chase
42
243
1,457
27
44
1,184
0
0
Oshane Thomas
20
128
771
27
32
866
1
1
Wayne Daniel
18
152
912
23
26
595
0
0
Rawl Lewis
28
191
1,150
22
45
983
0
0
Nehemiah Perry
21
157
946
20
39
783
0
0
Romario Shepherd
25
159
954
20
43
865
0
0
Vanburn Holder
12
111
667
19
24
454
0
1
Bernard Julien
12
127
762
18
26
463
2
0
Mahendra Nagamootoo
24
198
1,189
18
55
998
1
0
Laurie Williams
15
110
659
18
31
556
0
0
Jermaine Lawson
13
93
558
17
29
498
1
0
Ramnaresh Sarwan
181
97
581
16
37
586
0
0
Neil McGarrell
17
143
859
15
45
681
0
0
Gudakesh Motie
7
63
380
14
17
234
1
0
David Bernard
20
104
624
14
38
526
0
0
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
268
123
740
14
45
636
0
0
Kyle Mayers
28
114
686
14
45
632
0
0
Sylvester Clarke
10
87
524
13
19
245
0
0
Keith Boyce
8
76
456
13
24
313
1
0
Hendy Bryan
15
120
722
12
43
518
1
0
Yannic Cariah
11
76
459
12
39
464
0
0
Anthony Martin
9
74
444
11
27
296
1
0
Collis King
18
124
744
11
48
529
1
0
Kevin Sinclair
7
63
381
11
26
282
2
0
Derick Parry
6
55
330
11
24
259
0
0
Lionel Baker
10
71
426
11
32
355
0
0
Ricardo Powell
109
79
473
11
45
491
0
0
Rajindra Dhanraj
6
44
264
10
17
170
1
0
Dave Mohammed
7
59
353
10
24
235
0
0
Odean Smith
9
47
283
10
26
261
0
0
Kesrick Williams
8
55
330
9
33
293
1
0
Miguel Cummins
11
75
450
9
53
474
0
0
Sir Clive Lloyd
87
58
352
8
26
210
0
0
Jason Mohammed
36
73
440
8
43
340
0
0
Colin Stuart
5
43
258
8
26
205
0
1
Veerasammy Permaul
7
55
331
8
34
271
0
0
Sherwin Campbell
90
32
196
8
21
170
1
0
Omari Banks
5
45
270
7
27
189
0
0
Ezra Moseley
9
55
330
7
40
278
0
0
Fabian Allen
20
111
666
7
90
627
0
0
Raymon Reifer
6
27
161
6
25
149
0
0
Best Bowling Average Records in ODI Matches
Bowler
MATCHES
OVERS
WKTS
Avg
Joel Garner
98
888
146
19
Michael Holding
102
912
142
21
Sir Curtly Ambrose
176
1,559
225
24
Ian Bishop
84
722
118
27
Malcolm Marshall
136
1,196
157
27
Alzarri Joseph
63
542
104
28
Ravi Rampaul
92
672
117
29
Dwayne Bravo
164
1,085
199
30
Jerome Taylor
90
723
128
30
Courtney Walsh
205
1,803
227
30
Kemar Roach
95
763
125
31
Mervyn Dillon
108
913
130
32
Chris Gayle
298
1,229
167
35
Sir Viv Richards
187
940
118
36
Carl Hooper
227
1,595
193
36
Jason Holder
138
1,067
159
37
Best Bowling Records in ODI Matches
Bowler
Vs
OVS
RUNS
WKTS
BBI
MAIDENS
ECON
Winston Davis
Australia
10
51
7
7-51
0
5
Colin Croft
England
9
15
6
6-15
4
2
Fidel Edwards
Zimbabwe
7
22
6
6-22
1
3
Kemar Roach
Netherlands
8
27
6
6-27
0
3
Sunil Narine
South Africa
10
27
6
6-27
0
3
Patrick Patterson
India
9
29
6
6-29
0
3
Sir Viv Richards
India
9
41
6
6-41
0
4
Dwayne Bravo
Zimbabwe
10
43
6
6-43
1
4
Tony Gray
Australia
9
50
6
6-50
0
6
Courtney Walsh
Sri Lanka
4
1
5
5-1
3
0
Sir Curtly Ambrose
Australia
8
17
5
5-17
1
2
Oshane Thomas
England
5
21
5
5-21
0
4
Winston Benjamin
Sri Lanka
10
22
5
5-22
3
2
Sir Andy Roberts
England
10
22
5
5-22
5
2
Franklyn Rose
Pakistan
10
23
5
5-23
1
2
Ian Bishop
Pakistan
8
25
5
5-25
0
3
Michael Holding
Australia
10
26
5
5-26
1
3
Sir Curtly Ambrose
Australia
10
26
5
5-26
2
3
Ian Bishop
Pakistan
10
27
5
5-27
1
3
Sunil Narine
New Zealand
10
27
5
5-27
1
3
Jason Holder
India
9
27
5
5-27
2
3
Carlos Brathwaite
Papua New Guinea
10
27
5
5-27
2
3
Mervyn Dillon
Bangladesh
10
29
5
5-29
4
3
Joel Garner
Australia
10
31
5
5-31
1
3
Anderson Cummins
India
9
31
5
5-31
1
3
Sir Curtly Ambrose
Australia
9
32
5
5-32
2
3
Vasbert Drakes
Kenya
10
33
5
5-33
2
3
Jimmy Adams
Pakistan
10
37
5
5-37
0
4
Joel Garner
England
11
38
5
5-38
0
3
Hayden Walsh
Australia
10
39
5
5-39
0
4
Ottis Gibson
Sri Lanka
10
40
5
5-40
1
4
Sir Viv Richards
New Zealand
10
41
5
5-41
0
4
Ottis Gibson
Sri Lanka
8
42
5
5-42
0
5
Pedro Collins
Australia
10
43
5
5-43
1
4
Kemar Roach
Bangladesh
10
44
5
5-44
0
4
Vasbert Drakes
Canada
10
44
5
5-44
1
5
Colin Stuart
Kenya
10
44
5
5-44
1
4
Dwayne Smith
New Zealand
10
45
5
5-45
0
5
Fidel Edwards
England
10
45
5
5-45
0
5
Sheldon Cottrell
England
9
46
5
5-46
0
5
Chris Gayle
Australia
10
46
5
5-46
0
5
Joel Garner
England
10
47
5
5-47
0
5
Jerome Taylor
Zimbabwe
10
48
5
5-48
0
5
Ravi Rampaul
Bangladesh
10
49
5
5-49
1
5
Vanburn Holder
England
10
50
5
5-50
0
5
Corey Collymore
Sri Lanka
9
51
5
5-51
0
6
Mervyn Dillon
India
10
51
5
5-51
1
5
Ravi Rampaul
India
10
51
5
5-51
0
5
Mervyn Dillon
India
10
52
5
5-52
1
5
Sir Curtly Ambrose
Pakistan
10
53
5
5-53
1
5
Jason Holder
United Arab Emirates
10
53
5
5-53
1
5
Alzarri Joseph
England
8
56
5
5-56
0
7
Kemar Roach
Bangladesh
9
56
5
5-56
0
6
Phil Simmons
Pakistan
10
3
4
4-3
8
0
Dwayne Smith
Netherlands
6
8
4
4-8
1
1
Joel Garner
New Zealand
6
10
4
4-10
1
2
Jason Holder
Pakistan
10
13
4
4-13
4
1
Courtney Walsh
India
7
16
4
4-16
2
2
Courtney Walsh
Pakistan
9
16
4
4-16
2
2
Michael Holding
Australia
9
17
4
4-17
2
2
Michael Holding
Pakistan
7
17
4
4-17
0
2
Phil Simmons
Australia
5
18
4
4-18
0
4
Vasbert Drakes
Bangladesh
9
18
4
4-18
4
2
Sir Curtly Ambrose
England
9
18
4
4-18
1
2
Malcolm Marshall
Australia
10
18
4
4-18
4
2
Sulieman Benn
Bangladesh
6
18
4
4-18
2
3
Dwayne Bravo
England
7
19
4
4-19
1
3
Chris Gayle
Pakistan
4
19
4
4-19
0
5
Mervyn Dillon
Australia
10
20
4
4-20
5
2
Bernard Julien
Sri Lanka
12
20
4
4-20
3
2
Dwayne Bravo
Zimbabwe
9
21
4
4-21
2
2
Collis King
England
9
23
4
4-23
3
3
Malcolm Marshall
England
10
23
4
4-23
1
2
Gudakesh Motie
Bangladesh
10
23
4
4-23
2
2
Cameron Cuffy
Zimbabwe
10
24
4
4-24
1
2
Chris Gayle
Zimbabwe
10
24
4
4-24
1
2
Hendy Bryan
Australia
10
24
4
4-24
1
2
Kevin Sinclair
United Arab Emirates
7
24
4
4-24
0
3
Jerome Taylor
Zimbabwe
10
24
4
4-24
3
2
Ian Bishop
Pakistan
10
25
4
4-25
0
3
Courtney Walsh
India
10
25
4
4-25
1
3
Reon King
Pakistan
10
25
4
4-25
1
3
Courtney Walsh
Bangladesh
10
25
4
4-25
0
3
Gavin Tonge
Pakistan
10
25
4
4-25
3
3
Vasbert Drakes
Bangladesh
8
26
4
4-26
2
3
Michael Holding
Pakistan
10
26
4
4-26
2
3
Daren Sammy
Zimbabwe
10
26
4
4-26
1
3
Rajindra Dhanraj
New Zealand
10
26
4
4-26
2
3
Sunil Narine
Pakistan
10
26
4
4-26
1
3
Kemar Roach
Sri Lanka
8
27
4
4-27
2
3
Oshane Thomas
Pakistan
5
27
4
4-27
0
5
Sunil Narine
Australia
8
27
4
4-27
1
3
Kemar Roach
Ireland
10
27
4
4-27
3
3
Daren Powell
India
10
27
4
4-27
2
3
Jason Holder
United Arab Emirates
10
27
4
4-27
1
3
Sir Andy Roberts
England
8
27
4
4-27
1
3
Bernard Julien
New Zealand
12
27
4
4-27
5
2
Ian Bishop
England
10
28
4
4-28
1
3
Dwayne Smith
Zimbabwe
8
29
4
4-29
0
4
Ravi Rampaul
Bangladesh
10
29
4
4-29
2
3
Most 5 Wickets Haul Records in ODI Matches
Bowler
MATCHES
Overs
RUNS
WKTS
4-FERS
5-FERS
Sir Curtly Ambrose
176
1,559
5,429
225
6
4
Joel Garner
98
888
2,752
146
2
3
Mervyn Dillon
108
913
4,218
130
3
3
Kemar Roach
95
763
3,887
125
3
3
Jason Holder
138
1,067
5,878
159
5
2
Ian Bishop
84
722
3,127
118
7
2
Sir Viv Richards
187
940
4,228
118
1
2
Ravi Rampaul
92
672
3,434
117
8
2
Sunil Narine
65
590
2,435
92
4
2
Fidel Edwards
50
356
1,812
60
0
2
Vasbert Drakes
34
273
1,293
51
3
2
Ottis Gibson
15
123
621
34
2
2
Courtney Walsh
205
1,803
6,918
227
6
1
Dwayne Bravo
164
1,085
5,874
199
6
1
Chris Gayle
298
1,229
5,868
167
3
1
Michael Holding
102
912
3,034
142
5
1
Jerome Taylor
90
723
3,780
128
3
1
Alzarri Joseph
63
542
2,880
104
4
1
Winston Benjamin
85
740
3,079
100
0
1
Patrick Patterson
59
508
2,206
90
1
1
Sir Andy Roberts
56
519
1,771
87
2
1
Corey Collymore
84
679
2,924
83
1
1
Anderson Cummins
63
524
2,246
78
2
1
Dwayne Smith
105
454
2,285
61
3
1
Sheldon Cottrell
38
287
1,685
52
2
1
Tony Gray
25
211
835
44
2
1
Jimmy Adams
127
309
1,499
43
0
1
Carlos Brathwaite
44
304
1,766
43
2
1
Winston Davis
35
320
1,302
39
0
1
Pedro Collins
30
263
1,212
39
0
1
Colin Croft
19
178
620
30
0
1
Franklyn Rose
27
221
1,046
29
0
1
Hayden Walsh
21
163
882
28
1
1
Oshane Thomas
20
128
866
27
1
1
Vanburn Holder
12
111
454
19
0
1
Colin Stuart
5
43
205
8
0
1
Best Economy Records in ODI Matches
Best Bowling Strike Rate Records in ODI Matches
Bowler
MATCHES
OVERS
WKTS
SR
Sir Curtly Ambrose
176
1,559
225
42
Courtney Walsh
205
1,803
227
48
Batting StatsBowling Stats
Most Runs Records in T20 Matches
PLAYER
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
AVG
SR
4s
6s
Chris Gayle
79
75
1,899
28
138
158
124
Nicholas Pooran
80
72
1,662
26
132
117
98
Marlon Samuels
67
65
1,611
29
116
144
69
Kieron Pollard
101
83
1,569
25
135
94
99
Lendl Simmons
68
67
1,527
27
121
140
68
Evin Lewis
53
52
1,465
30
152
108
111
Dwayne Bravo
91
74
1,255
22
115
73
55
Rovman Powell
63
53
1,082
25
140
61
70
Johnson Charles
44
43
988
23
129
104
45
Brandon King
40
38
977
28
130
106
37
Andre Fletcher
54
52
950
21
111
66
51
Shimron Hetmyer
55
46
899
21
119
59
46
Andre Russell
67
57
741
20
156
42
62
Denesh Ramdin
71
50
636
19
115
51
19
Dwayne Smith
33
32
582
18
122
62
31
Kyle Mayers
29
28
550
20
137
57
33
Daren Sammy
66
50
534
16
149
42
27
Jason Holder
55
38
407
15
120
23
22
Darren Bravo
26
22
405
21
107
32
14
Shai Hope
21
19
371
21
127
36
13
Highest Scores Records in T20 Matches
Batter
RUNS
Balls
SR
Vs
4s
6s
Evin Lewis
125
62
202
India
6
12
Johnson Charles
118
46
257
South Africa
10
11
Chris Gayle
117
57
205
South Africa
7
10
Rovman Powell
107
53
202
England
4
10
Chris Gayle
100
48
208
England
5
11
Evin Lewis
100
49
204
India
5
9
Chris Gayle
98
66
148
India
5
7
Lendl Simmons
91
40
228
Ireland
5
10
Evin Lewis
91
51
178
Pakistan
5
9
Chris Gayle
90
41
220
South Africa
9
7
Evin Lewis
89
36
247
Bangladesh
6
8
Marlon Samuels
89
66
135
Afghanistan
9
3
Chris Gayle
88
50
176
Australia
6
6
Marlon Samuels
85
43
198
Bangladesh
3
9
Chris Gayle
85
52
163
New Zealand
7
5
Brandon King
85
55
155
India
5
6
Marlon Samuels
85
66
129
England
9
2
Johnson Charles
84
56
150
England
10
3
Andre Fletcher
84
64
131
Sri Lanka
6
5
Lendl Simmons
82
51
161
India
7
5
Shimron Hetmyer
81
54
150
Sri Lanka
8
4
Johnson Charles
79
33
239
India
6
7
Evin Lewis
79
34
232
Australia
4
9
Marlon Samuels
78
56
139
Sri Lanka
3
6
Chris Gayle
77
31
248
South Africa
5
8
Lendl Simmons
77
50
154
South Africa
12
1
Kieron Pollard
75
37
203
New Zealand
4
8
Chris Gayle
75
41
183
Australia
5
6
Nicholas Pooran
74
39
190
Bangladesh
5
5
Kyle Mayers
73
50
146
India
8
4
Dwayne Smith
72
43
167
Bangladesh
10
3
Lendl Simmons
72
48
150
Australia
10
2
Evin Lewis
71
35
203
South Africa
4
7
Nicholas Pooran
70
43
163
England
4
5
Dwayne Smith
70
54
130
England
5
5
Marlon Samuels
69
46
150
England
10
1
Lendl Simmons
69
55
125
England
7
2
Rovman Powell
68
36
189
India
4
5
Kieron Pollard
68
39
174
India
5
6
Evin Lewis
68
41
166
Afghanistan
4
6
Brandon King
68
52
131
India
8
2
Chris Gayle
67
38
176
Australia
4
7
Nicholas Pooran
67
40
168
India
6
4
Chris Gayle
67
41
163
New Zealand
5
5
Brandon King
67
43
156
Pakistan
6
3
Lendl Simmons
67
45
149
India
4
4
Lendl Simmons
67
51
131
Sri Lanka
7
2
Dwayne Bravo
66
36
183
India
4
3
Lendl Simmons
65
44
148
Pakistan
7
2
Nicholas Pooran
64
37
173
Pakistan
2
6
Kieron Pollard
63
29
217
New Zealand
5
5
Dwayne Smith
63
35
180
Australia
6
4
Lendl Simmons
63
49
129
Zimbabwe
1
6
Chris Gayle
63
50
126
Sri Lanka
8
2
Nicholas Pooran
62
33
188
Pakistan
4
6
Nicholas Pooran
62
41
151
India
5
3
Brandon King
62
48
129
Ireland
6
1
Andre Fletcher
62
49
127
New Zealand
3
3
Rovman Powell
61
28
218
Bangladesh
2
6
Devon Smith
61
34
179
England
7
3
Shimron Hetmyer
61
36
169
Australia
2
4
Chris Gayle
61
37
165
England
8
1
Shimron Hetmyer
61
39
156
India
3
4
Nicholas Pooran
61
43
142
India
4
5
Nicholas Pooran
61
47
130
India
8
1
Marlon Samuels
60
39
154
South Africa
7
2
Ramnaresh Sarwan
59
46
128
England
4
2
Evin Lewis
58
26
223
World XI
5
5
Chris Gayle
58
35
166
England
6
4
Nicholas Pooran
58
37
157
England
3
4
Marlon Samuels
58
42
138
Bangladesh
2
4
Kieron Pollard
58
45
129
India
1
6
Andre Fletcher
57
25
228
Sri Lanka
3
6
Johnson Charles
57
35
163
Australia
7
1
Brandon King
57
43
133
Bangladesh
7
1
Evin Lewis
56
35
160
South Africa
3
6
Shimron Hetmyer
56
35
160
India
5
4
Shimron Hetmyer
56
41
137
India
2
4
Shamarh Brooks
56
59
95
New Zealand
3
2
Shai Hope
55
23
239
Bangladesh
3
6
Denesh Ramdin
55
31
177
New Zealand
3
3
Kyle Mayers
55
38
145
Bangladesh
2
5
Dwayne Bravo
55
54
102
Pakistan
4
2
Kieron Pollard
54
26
208
Australia
2
5
Chris Gayle
54
33
164
Australia
5
4
Rovman Powell
54
34
159
India
6
3
Dwayne Bravo
54
36
150
England
1
3
Nicholas Pooran
53
25
212
India
4
4
Evin Lewis
53
29
183
Ireland
6
3
Andre Fletcher
53
32
166
Australia
7
1
Chris Gayle
53
35
151
Australia
6
2
Brandon King
53
35
151
New Zealand
4
3
Ramnaresh Sarwan
53
36
147
New Zealand
3
3
Chris Gayle
53
39
136
New Zealand
3
4
Evin Lewis
52
34
153
South Africa
5
3
Johnson Charles
52
36
144
India
7
2
Andre Fletcher
52
39
133
New Zealand
1
4
Andre Fletcher
52
43
121
Pakistan
4
3
Shai Hope
52
46
113
Afghanistan
3
1
Brandon King
52
49
106
England
4
1
Best Batting Average Records in T20 Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
Avg
NO
Romario Shepherd
31
16
301
38
8
Devon Smith
6
6
203
34
0
Evin Lewis
53
52
1,465
30
3
Marlon Samuels
67
65
1,611
29
10
Chris Gayle
79
75
1,899
28
7
Brandon King
40
38
977
28
3
Lendl Simmons
68
67
1,527
27
10
Nicholas Pooran
80
72
1,662
26
8
Kieron Pollard
101
83
1,569
25
21
Rovman Powell
63
53
1,082
25
10
Johnson Charles
44
43
988
23
0
Ramnaresh Sarwan
18
16
298
23
3
Dwayne Bravo
91
74
1,255
22
17
Akeal Hosein
39
17
153
22
10
Shimron Hetmyer
55
46
899
21
4
Darren Bravo
26
22
405
21
3
Andre Fletcher
54
52
950
21
7
Keemo Paul
23
17
187
21
8
Kyle Mayers
29
28
550
20
1
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
22
22
343
20
5
Best Batting Strike Rate Records in T20 Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
Avg
SR
Andre Russell
67
57
741
20
156
Romario Shepherd
31
16
301
38
154
Evin Lewis
53
52
1,465
30
152
Daren Sammy
66
50
534
16
149
Odean Smith
27
20
193
15
140
Rovman Powell
63
53
1,082
25
140
Chris Gayle
79
75
1,899
28
138
Kyle Mayers
29
28
550
20
137
Fabian Allen
34
24
267
17
137
Kieron Pollard
101
83
1,569
25
135
Nicholas Pooran
80
72
1,662
26
132
Brandon King
40
38
977
28
130
Johnson Charles
44
43
988
23
129
Jerome Taylor
30
15
118
13
128
Shai Hope
21
19
371
21
127
Devon Smith
6
6
203
34
126
Dwayne Smith
33
32
582
18
122
Lendl Simmons
68
67
1,527
27
121
Akeal Hosein
39
17
153
22
120
Jason Holder
55
38
407
15
120
Most Hundreds Records in T20 Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
H.S
100s
Chris Gayle
79
75
1,899
117
2
Evin Lewis
53
52
1,465
125
2
Rovman Powell
63
53
1,082
107
1
Johnson Charles
44
43
988
118
1
Most Fifties Records in T20 Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
90s
50s
H.S
Chris Gayle
79
75
1,899
2
14
117
Nicholas Pooran
80
72
1,662
0
10
74
Marlon Samuels
67
65
1,611
0
10
89
Evin Lewis
53
52
1,465
1
10
125
Lendl Simmons
68
67
1,527
1
9
91
Brandon King
40
38
977
0
7
85
Kieron Pollard
101
83
1,569
0
6
75
Andre Fletcher
54
52
950
0
6
84
Shimron Hetmyer
55
46
899
0
5
81
Dwayne Bravo
91
74
1,255
0
4
66
Rovman Powell
63
53
1,082
0
4
107
Johnson Charles
44
43
988
0
4
118
Dwayne Smith
33
32
582
0
3
72
Kyle Mayers
29
28
550
0
3
73
Shai Hope
21
19
371
0
2
55
Ramnaresh Sarwan
18
16
298
0
2
59
Devon Smith
6
6
203
0
2
61
Andre Russell
67
57
741
0
1
51
Denesh Ramdin
71
50
636
0
1
55
Shamarh Brooks
13
12
218
0
1
56
Most Fours Records in T20 Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
4s
Chris Gayle
79
75
1,899
158
Marlon Samuels
67
65
1,611
144
Lendl Simmons
68
67
1,527
140
Nicholas Pooran
80
72
1,662
117
Evin Lewis
53
52
1,465
108
Brandon King
40
38
977
106
Johnson Charles
44
43
988
104
Kieron Pollard
101
83
1,569
94
Dwayne Bravo
91
74
1,255
73
Andre Fletcher
54
52
950
66
Dwayne Smith
33
32
582
62
Rovman Powell
63
53
1,082
61
Shimron Hetmyer
55
46
899
59
Kyle Mayers
29
28
550
57
Denesh Ramdin
71
50
636
51
Andre Russell
67
57
741
42
Daren Sammy
66
50
534
42
Shai Hope
21
19
371
36
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
22
22
343
34
Darren Bravo
26
22
405
32
Most Sixes Records in T20 Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
6s
Chris Gayle
79
75
1,899
124
Evin Lewis
53
52
1,465
111
Kieron Pollard
101
83
1,569
99
Nicholas Pooran
80
72
1,662
98
Rovman Powell
63
53
1,082
70
Marlon Samuels
67
65
1,611
69
Lendl Simmons
68
67
1,527
68
Andre Russell
67
57
741
62
Dwayne Bravo
91
74
1,255
55
Andre Fletcher
54
52
950
51
Shimron Hetmyer
55
46
899
46
Johnson Charles
44
43
988
45
Brandon King
40
38
977
37
Kyle Mayers
29
28
550
33
Dwayne Smith
33
32
582
31
Daren Sammy
66
50
534
27
Romario Shepherd
31
16
301
25
Jason Holder
55
38
407
22
Carlos Brathwaite
41
27
310
22
Fabian Allen
34
24
267
21
Most Nineties Records in T20 Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
90s
Chris Gayle
79
75
1,899
2
Lendl Simmons
68
67
1,527
1
Evin Lewis
53
52
1,465
1
Most Wickets Records in T20 Matches
PLAYER
MATCHES
OVERS
BALLS
WKTS
Avg
RUNS
4-FERS
5-FERS
Dwayne Bravo
91
251
1,505
78
26
2,036
3
0
Jason Holder
55
191
1,150
57
28
1,577
2
1
Samuel Badree
50
184
1,104
54
21
1,121
1
0
Sunil Narine
51
183
1,102
52
21
1,105
1
0
Sheldon Cottrell
45
153
918
52
24
1,244
1
0
Daren Sammy
66
146
880
44
24
1,068
1
1
Kieron Pollard
101
142
856
42
28
1,188
1
0
Obed McCoy
31
103
621
41
21
876
2
1
Kesrick Williams
26
92
551
41
20
805
1
0
Andre Russell
67
148
891
39
35
1,364
0
0
Jerome Taylor
30
100
600
33
26
863
0
0
Akeal Hosein
39
129
774
31
30
932
1
0
Ravi Rampaul
27
96
575
31
26
803
0
0
Carlos Brathwaite
41
118
709
31
33
1,013
0
0
Romario Shepherd
31
88
532
31
30
921
1
0
Odean Smith
27
75
450
27
29
772
0
0
Alzarri Joseph
16
61
366
26
19
493
1
1
Hayden Walsh
30
87
522
25
28
704
0
0
Keemo Paul
23
77
462
25
28
700
0
1
Fabian Allen
34
87
521
24
27
646
0
0
Marlon Samuels
67
80
479
22
28
622
0
0
Oshane Thomas
20
64
384
21
29
602
0
1
Chris Gayle
79
63
381
20
22
440
0
0
Fidel Edwards
26
75
449
20
31
617
0
0
Krishmar Santokie
12
41
245
18
15
278
1
0
Sulieman Benn
24
84
504
18
34
606
1
0
Nikita Miller
9
31
190
11
20
224
0
0
Kemar Roach
11
39
234
10
28
284
0
0
Ashley Nurse
13
40
240
8
40
317
0
0
Devendra Bishoo
7
20
121
7
20
137
1
0
Roston Chase
10
26
158
7
26
181
0
0
Dwayne Smith
33
23
142
7
30
212
0
0
Khary Pierre
10
28
168
7
38
269
0
0
Tino Best
6
20
120
6
26
154
0
0
Dominic Drakes
10
32
192
6
48
290
0
0
Lendl Simmons
68
7
43
6
12
72
1
0
Rovman Powell
63
19
113
5
36
182
0
0
Garey Mathurin
3
10
60
4
16
65
0
0
Kevin Sinclair
6
18
108
4
38
150
0
0
Rayad Emrit
4
16
96
4
39
156
0
0
Shannon Gabriel
2
7
42
3
19
56
0
0
Ramnaresh Sarwan
18
2
12
2
5
10
0
0
Lionel Baker
3
8
48
2
29
58
0
0
Daren Powell
5
17
102
2
66
131
0
0
Gavin Tonge
1
4
24
1
25
25
0
0
Anthony Martin
1
3
18
1
20
20
0
0
Yannic Cariah
2
6
36
1
43
43
0
0
Sherfane Rutherford
6
6
36
1
49
49
0
0
Christopher Barnwell
6
6
36
1
51
51
0
0
Raymon Reifer
3
5
30
1
60
60
0
0
Best Bowling Average Records in T20 Matches
Bowler
MATCHES
OVERS
WKTS
Avg
Lendl Simmons
68
7
6
12
Krishmar Santokie
12
41
18
15
Alzarri Joseph
16
61
26
19
Devendra Bishoo
7
20
7
20
Kesrick Williams
26
92
41
20
Nikita Miller
9
31
11
20
Samuel Badree
50
184
54
21
Sunil Narine
51
183
52
21
Obed McCoy
31
103
41
21
Chris Gayle
79
63
20
22
Sheldon Cottrell
45
153
52
24
Daren Sammy
66
146
44
24
Tino Best
6
20
6
26
Roston Chase
10
26
7
26
Ravi Rampaul
27
96
31
26
Dwayne Bravo
91
251
78
26
Jerome Taylor
30
100
33
26
Fabian Allen
34
87
24
27
Jason Holder
55
191
57
28
Keemo Paul
23
77
25
28
Hayden Walsh
30
87
25
28
Marlon Samuels
67
80
22
28
Kieron Pollard
101
142
42
28
Kemar Roach
11
39
10
28
Odean Smith
27
75
27
29
Oshane Thomas
20
64
21
29
Romario Shepherd
31
88
31
30
Akeal Hosein
39
129
31
30
Dwayne Smith
33
23
7
30
Fidel Edwards
26
75
20
31
Carlos Brathwaite
41
118
31
33
Sulieman Benn
24
84
18
34
Andre Russell
67
148
39
35
Khary Pierre
10
28
7
38
Ashley Nurse
13
40
8
40
Dominic Drakes
10
32
6
48
Best Bowling Records in T20 Matches
Bowler
Vs
OVS
RUNS
WKTS
BBI
MAIDENS
ECON
Obed McCoy
India
4
17
6
6-17
1
4
Keemo Paul
Bangladesh
4
15
5
5-15
0
4
Daren Sammy
Zimbabwe
4
26
5
5-26
0
7
Jason Holder
England
3
27
5
5-27
0
11
Oshane Thomas
Sri Lanka
3
28
5
5-28
0
9
Alzarri Joseph
South Africa
4
40
5
5-40
0
10
Sulieman Benn
Zimbabwe
4
6
4
4-6
2
2
Jason Holder
England
3
7
4
4-7
1
2
Sunil Narine
New Zealand
4
12
4
4-12
0
3
Samuel Badree
Bangladesh
4
15
4
4-15
0
4
Alzarri Joseph
Zimbabwe
4
16
4
4-16
0
4
Daren Sammy
India
4
16
4
4-16
0
4
Devendra Bishoo
Pakistan
4
17
4
4-17
0
4
Lendl Simmons
Sri Lanka
3
19
4
4-19
0
6
Dwayne Bravo
South Africa
4
19
4
4-19
0
5
Krishmar Santokie
England
4
21
4
4-21
0
5
Obed McCoy
South Africa
4
22
4
4-22
0
6
Kieron Pollard
Ireland
4
25
4
4-25
0
6
Obed McCoy
Australia
4
26
4
4-26
0
7
Jason Holder
Pakistan
4
26
4
4-26
0
7
Sheldon Cottrell
Bangladesh
4
28
4
4-28
0
7
Dwayne Bravo
Sri Lanka
4
28
4
4-28
0
7
Kesrick Williams
Bangladesh
4
28
4
4-28
0
7
Akeal Hosein
England
4
30
4
4-30
0
8
Romario Shepherd
India
4
31
4
4-31
0
8
Dwayne Bravo
India
4
38
4
4-38
0
10
Jerome Taylor
South Africa
3
6
3
3-6
1
2
Daren Sammy
Ireland
3
8
3
3-8
0
2
Garey Mathurin
England
4
9
3
3-9
0
2
Sunil Narine
Sri Lanka
3
9
3
3-9
0
3
Samuel Badree
Pakistan
4
10
3
3-10
0
3
Kesrick Williams
Afghanistan
2
11
3
3-11
0
5
Sunil Narine
Afghanistan
4
11
3
3-11
0
3
Samuel Badree
Sri Lanka
4
12
3
3-12
0
3
Jason Holder
Zimbabwe
3
12
3
3-12
0
4
Jerome Taylor
South Africa
4
14
3
3-14
1
4
Samuel Badree
Afghanistan
4
14
3
3-14
0
4
Sunil Narine
Pakistan
4
16
3
3-16
0
4
Ravi Rampaul
Australia
3
16
3
3-16
0
5
Krishmar Santokie
Bangladesh
4
17
3
3-17
0
4
Ravi Rampaul
Ireland
3
17
3
3-17
0
6
Kieron Pollard
Ireland
4
17
3
3-17
0
4
Samuel Badree
England
4
17
3
3-17
0
4
Kesrick Williams
Afghanistan
4
17
3
3-17
0
4
Samuel Badree
Zimbabwe
4
17
3
3-17
0
4
Tino Best
Zimbabwe
4
18
3
3-18
0
5
Dwayne Bravo
Ireland
3
19
3
3-19
0
6
Carlos Brathwaite
England
3
20
3
3-20
0
6
Sunil Narine
New Zealand
4
20
3
3-20
0
5
Ravi Rampaul
Sri Lanka
4
20
3
3-20
0
5
Daren Sammy
South Africa
4
21
3
3-21
0
5
Romario Shepherd
Bangladesh
3
21
3
3-21
0
7
Alzarri Joseph
Australia
4
21
3
3-21
0
5
Daren Sammy
Ireland
4
22
3
3-22
0
6
Sunil Narine
Pakistan
4
22
3
3-22
0
6
Daren Sammy
New Zealand
3
22
3
3-22
0
7
Marlon Samuels
Australia
4
23
3
3-23
0
6
Hayden Walsh
Australia
4
23
3
3-23
0
6
Carlos Brathwaite
England
4
23
3
3-23
0
6
Kesrick Williams
Afghanistan
4
23
3
3-23
0
6
Fidel Edwards
Australia
4
23
3
3-23
0
6
Sulieman Benn
England
4
24
3
3-24
0
6
Dwayne Smith
England
4
24
3
3-24
0
6
Fidel Edwards
India
4
24
3
3-24
0
6
Roston Chase
India
4
25
3
3-25
0
6
Obed McCoy
South Africa
4
25
3
3-25
0
6
Dwayne Bravo
South Africa
4
25
3
3-25
0
6
Sunil Narine
Pakistan
4
26
3
3-26
0
7
Hayden Walsh
Australia
4
27
3
3-27
0
7
Sheldon Cottrell
Australia
4
28
3
3-28
0
7
Sheldon Cottrell
New Zealand
3
28
3
3-28
0
9
Odean Smith
New Zealand
4
29
3
3-29
0
7
Hayden Walsh
Australia
4
29
3
3-29
0
7
Sheldon Cottrell
England
4
29
3
3-29
0
8
Kieron Pollard
Australia
4
30
3
3-30
0
8
Jerome Taylor
South Africa
4
30
3
3-30
0
8
Ravi Rampaul
Pakistan
4
31
3
3-31
0
8
Odean Smith
New Zealand
4
32
3
3-32
0
8
Odean Smith
India
4
33
3
3-33
0
8
Kesrick Williams
Afghanistan
4
34
3
3-34
0
9
Sunil Narine
New Zealand
4
34
3
3-34
0
9
Kesrick Williams
England
4
35
3
3-35
0
9
Dwayne Bravo
England
4
37
3
3-37
0
9
Carlos Brathwaite
Pakistan
4
37
3
3-37
0
9
Tino Best
New Zealand
4
40
3
3-40
0
10
Obed McCoy
New Zealand
4
40
3
3-40
0
10
Kesrick Williams
World XI
3
42
3
3-42
0
12
Andre Russell
Australia
4
43
3
3-43
0
11
Jason Holder
England
4
44
3
3-44
0
11
Shannon Gabriel
Pakistan
4
44
3
3-44
0
11
Romario Shepherd
England
4
59
3
3-59
0
15
Samuel Badree
World XI
3
4
2
2-4
1
1
Dwayne Bravo
Ireland
2
5
2
2-5
0
3
Daren Sammy
Sri Lanka
2
6
2
2-6
0
3
Kieron Pollard
Australia
1
6
2
2-6
0
6
Ashley Nurse
Bangladesh
1
6
2
2-6
0
6
Krishmar Santokie
Pakistan
3
9
2
2-9
0
4
Dwayne Smith
New Zealand
3
9
2
2-9
0
3
Ramnaresh Sarwan
Bangladesh
2
10
2
2-10
0
5
Andre Russell
Bangladesh
2
10
2
2-10
0
5
Most 5 Wickets Haul Records in T20 Matches
Bowler
MATCHES
Overs
RUNS
WKTS
4-FERS
5-FERS
Jason Holder
55
191
1,577
57
2
1
Daren Sammy
66
146
1,068
44
1
1
Obed McCoy
31
103
876
41
2
1
Alzarri Joseph
16
61
493
26
1
1
Keemo Paul
23
77
700
25
0
1
Oshane Thomas
20
64
602
21
0
1
Best Economy Records in T20 Matches
Bowler
MATCHES
OVERS
INNS
WKTS
Eco
Avg
SR
Ramnaresh Sarwan
18
2
1
2
5
5
6
Sunil Narine
51
183
49
52
6
21
21
Samuel Badree
50
184
50
54
6
21
20
Gavin Tonge
1
4
1
1
6
25
24
Garey Mathurin
3
10
3
4
7
16
15
Anthony Martin
1
3
1
1
7
20
18
Devendra Bishoo
7
20
7
7
7
20
17
Krishmar Santokie
12
41
12
18
7
15
14
Roston Chase
10
26
8
7
7
26
23
Chris Gayle
79
63
30
20
7
22
19
Nikita Miller
9
31
9
11
7
20
17
Yannic Cariah
2
6
2
1
7
43
36
Sulieman Benn
24
84
24
18
7
34
28
Akeal Hosein
39
129
36
31
7
30
25
Lionel Baker
3
8
3
2
7
29
24
Daren Sammy
66
146
57
44
7
24
20
Kemar Roach
11
39
11
10
7
28
23
Fabian Allen
34
87
29
24
7
27
22
Tino Best
6
20
6
6
8
26
20
Daren Powell
5
17
5
2
8
66
51
Marlon Samuels
67
80
30
22
8
28
22
Ashley Nurse
13
40
13
8
8
40
30
Shannon Gabriel
2
7
2
3
8
19
14
Alzarri Joseph
16
61
16
26
8
19
14
Hayden Walsh
30
87
26
25
8
28
21
Dwayne Bravo
91
251
77
78
8
26
19
Sheldon Cottrell
45
153
44
52
8
24
18
Sherfane Rutherford
6
6
2
1
8
49
36
Jason Holder
55
191
52
57
8
28
20
Fidel Edwards
26
75
26
20
8
31
22
Kieron Pollard
101
142
63
42
8
28
20
Kevin Sinclair
6
18
6
4
8
38
27
Ravi Rampaul
27
96
27
31
8
26
19
Obed McCoy
31
103
30
41
8
21
15
Christopher Barnwell
6
6
4
1
9
51
36
Carlos Brathwaite
41
118
39
31
9
33
23
Jerome Taylor
30
100
30
33
9
26
18
Kesrick Williams
26
92
26
41
9
20
13
Dwayne Smith
33
23
11
7
9
30
20
Dominic Drakes
10
32
10
6
9
48
32
Keemo Paul
23
77
23
25
9
28
18
Andre Russell
67
148
56
39
9
35
23
Oshane Thomas
20
64
19
21
9
29
18
Khary Pierre
10
28
10
7
10
38
24
Rovman Powell
63
19
11
5
10
36
23
Rayad Emrit
4
16
4
4
10
39
24
Lendl Simmons
68
7
5
6
10
12
7
Odean Smith
27
75
26
27
10
29
17
Romario Shepherd
31
88
28
31
10
30
17
Raymon Reifer
3
5
2
1
12
60
30
Best Bowling Strike Rate Records in T20 Matches
Bowler
MATCHES
OVERS
WKTS
SR
Lendl Simmons
68
7
6
7
Kesrick Williams
26
92
41
13
Krishmar Santokie
12
41
18
14
Alzarri Joseph
16
61
26
14
Obed McCoy
31
103
41
15
Odean Smith
27
75
27
17
Romario Shepherd
31
88
31
17
Nikita Miller
9
31
11
17
Devendra Bishoo
7
20
7
17
Sheldon Cottrell
45
153
52
18
Jerome Taylor
30
100
33
18
Oshane Thomas
20
64
21
18
Keemo Paul
23
77
25
18
Ravi Rampaul
27
96
31
19
Chris Gayle
79
63
20
19
Dwayne Bravo
91
251
78
19
Daren Sammy
66
146
44
20
Tino Best
6
20
6
20
Jason Holder
55
191
57
20
Dwayne Smith
33
23
7
20
Kieron Pollard
101
142
42
20
Samuel Badree
50
184
54
20
Hayden Walsh
30
87
25
21
Sunil Narine
51
183
52
21
Fabian Allen
34
87
24
22
Marlon Samuels
67
80
22
22
Fidel Edwards
26
75
20
22
Roston Chase
10
26
7
23
Andre Russell
67
148
39
23
Carlos Brathwaite
41
118
31
23
Kemar Roach
11
39
10
23
Khary Pierre
10
28
7
24
Akeal Hosein
39
129
31
25
Sulieman Benn
24
84
18
28
Ashley Nurse
13
40
8
30
Dominic Drakes
10
32
6
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West Indies National Cricket Team: The Windies’ Path to Victory
West Indies National Cricket Team: The Windies’ Path to Victory – The West Indies cricket team has crafted an illustrious legacy that shaped the sport’s global expansion. As cricket spread through the Caribbean, the team emerged as a dominant force from the late 1970s to early 1990s.
During this golden era, all-time greats like Viv Richards, Michael Holding and Gordon Greenidge dismantled opponents with flair and prowess. Their sustained dominance affirmed the abundant talent flowing from the islands.
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West Indies emerged as a formidable force in international cricket with significant victories in the early stages, showcasing a blend of tactical prowess and raw talent.
Prominent players like Sir Vivian Richards, Brian Lara, Garfield Sobers, and Chris Gayle have set records and made significant contributions to the team's success.
The team enjoyed a golden era of dominance from the mid-1970s to the early 1990s, characterized by powerful batting, a dominant bowling attack, and exceptional fielding.
Recent struggles include a downturn in performance, inconsistency in batting and bowling, organizational issues, talent drain, and ineffective talent nurturing.
However, maintaining this supremacy proved challenging with players opting for global T20 leagues over national duty. Despite recent struggles, icons like Brian Lara make the future promising once passion is reignited.
Evaluating the West Indies’ distinguished yet complex journey provides insight into cricket’s cultural influence and post-colonial identity in the Caribbean. Their legacy remains a source of regional pride and inspiration to revive past glories.
Origins and Early Achievements of the Windies
The West Indies Cricket Team, formed in the late 19th century, quickly emerged as a formidable force in the international cricket arena, boasting several significant victories in the early stages of its existence.
Aided by the brilliance of their players and the strategic acumen of their leadership, the team’s meteoric rise in the cricket world was both impressive and inspiring.
Amidst the burgeoning cricket scene, the West Indies team was a beacon of hope for many, representing the assertion of talent and competence in a sport dominated by colonial powers.
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Their early victories, including the 1928 Test series against England, were noteworthy, not only for their sporting achievement but also for their symbolic significance.
The team’s success was predicated on a blend of tactical prowess and raw talent. Players like Learie Constantine, George Headley and Frank Worrell became icons in their own right, breaking barriers and challenging the status quo. Their performances were a testament to the potential of the West Indies and a rallying call for those seeking liberation.
Thus, the origins and early achievements of the West Indies Cricket Team are a compelling narrative of resilience, talent and liberation.
Prominent Players and Records
Numerous players have etched their names in the annals of West Indies cricket, setting impressive records that have cemented their status as icons of the sport.
Sir Vivian Richards, for instance, is universally recognized for his aggressive batting style, which brought the team numerous victories. His record, 189 not out against England in 1984, remains the highest score in a One Day International by a West Indian.
Brian Lara, another luminary, holds the record for the highest individual score in first-class cricket, with an unbeaten 501 runs.
Garfield Sobers, the versatile all-rounder, is renowned for his world record of 365 not out in a Test match, a milestone that stood for 36 years.
Contemporary player Chris Gayle, known for his destructive batting, holds the record for the fastest double century in One Day Internationals.
These players, along with others, have not only contributed to the team’s success but also inspired future generations with their prowess and tenacity.
The legacy of these players is deeply intertwined with the golden era of West Indies cricket, which we will explore in the next section.
The Golden Era of West Indies Cricket
Dominating the cricket world from the mid-1970s to the early 1990s, West Indies’ golden era stands as a testament to the team’s indomitable spirit and exceptional talent.
This period was characterized by an unyielding desire for victory, coupled with a fearless approach to the game. The West Indies team was a force to be reckoned with, with a powerful line-up of players who were relentless in their pursuit of success.
Powerful Batting: The team was known for their aggressive batting style, with several players capable of changing the game single-handedly. Gordon Greenidge and Viv Richards were notable for their explosive batting.
Dominant Bowling: A potent bowling attack was their other strength. Michael Holding and Joel Garner were among the pace attack leaders.
Impenetrable Fielding: Their fielding was unparalleled, often turning matches in their favour. Clive Lloyd’s captaincy was instrumental in shaping this aspect.
The team’s unwavering commitment and exceptional talent during this era remain unmatched. However, the end of the golden era marked the beginning of a period of struggle.
This transition into the next phase, focusing on recent performances and struggles, will be the subject of our subsequent discussion.
Recent Performances and Struggles Faced by the Windies
Experiencing a significant downturn in performance, the West Indies cricket team has faced numerous challenges and struggles in recent years.
The batting, once a powerhouse of aggressive and dominant batting, has seen a dramatic decrease in consistency. This has been coupled with a lackluster performance in the bowling department, leading to an inability to defend even substantial totals.
Analyzing from a holistic perspective, it is clear that the team’s struggles are not just skill-based. There are deep-seated issues within the organizational structure of West Indies cricket.
The frequent changes in captaincy, administrative disputes, and apparent lack of strategic planning have all contributed to the team’s dismal performance.
Moreover, the exodus of talented players to lucrative T20 leagues worldwide has weakened the team’s core. This talent drain, coupled with ineffective talent nurturing, has hampered the team’s ability to compete at the highest level.
Future Prospects and Challenges for West Indies Team
Despite the recent setbacks, looking ahead to the future of the West Indies cricket team brings forth both promising prospects and formidable challenges.
Promising Prospects
Young talents like Shimron Hetmyer and Alzarri Joseph have shown great potential, indicating a promising future for West Indies Cricket.
The presence of seasoned players like Kieron Pollard provides the necessary guidance and experience to the younger players.
Formidable Challenges
Consistency in performance has been a struggle for the team. This inconsistency needs to be addressed for better results.
Infrastructure and facilities for cricket in the West Indies need considerable development to meet international standards.
The training and fitness regime of the players require a systematic approach to improve their physical conditioning and skill level.
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In conclusion, the West Indies cricket team’s history paints a vivid picture of triumphs, trials, and resilience.
With a legacy marked by notable players, extraordinary records, and a golden era, it has been a significant force in international cricket.
Despite recent struggles, the team’s potential for a promising future cannot be discounted. The challenges ahead will require strategic planning, investment, and nurturing of talent to reclaim their past glory.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What countries are part of the West Indies?
The West Indies cricket team represents a sporting confederation of over a dozen Caribbean countries and territories.
The main cricketing nations are Jamaica, Barbados, Guyana, Antigua, St.Kitts, St.Lucia, Dominica, St. Vincent, Grenada, Trinidad & Tobago.
Is India part of the West Indies?
No, India is not part of the West Indies. India has its own national cricket team and is a separate country located in South Asia. The West Indies refers specifically to the Caribbean countries.
Why are West Indies called Indian?
The name West Indies originated when explorer Christopher Columbus reached the Americas and mistakenly thought he had reached the Indian subcontinent. The name stuck even after the mistake was realized.
Which is the capital city of West Indies?
The West Indies is a collective sports team representing multiple sovereign states, not a single country. Therefore, there is no single capital city of West Indies. However, the West Indies Cricket Board headquarters are located in Antigua.
In summary, the West Indies cricket team represents the various cricket-playing nations of the Caribbean, not India or South Asia. The name stems from a historical mistake by Columbus.