Career Snapshot

Wasim Akram Career Snapshot

Use the career snapshot, peak years, and legacy context to understand how great Wasim Akram was and where the historical authority comes from.

Total wickets
916
Best bowling
N/A
Average
16.52
Matches
460
Era
1984-2003
Peak period
1991-1995

Derived from the career span and strongest phase fit.

Peak role
Lead strike bowler

One of the defining wicket-taking bowlers of his era.

Peak highlight
ODI cricket mein 500 se zyada wickets hasil ki

At his peak, Wasim Akram was a consistent match-winner capable of deciding games with wicket bursts.

Peak Years

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Peak Period: 1991-1995

Highlight: ODI cricket mein 500 se zyada wickets hasil ki

Role: Lead strike bowler

At his peak, Wasim Akram was a consistent match-winner capable of deciding games with wicket bursts.

Legacy impact: Wasim Akram helped define Pakistan's bowling identity and remains a benchmark for wicket-taking impact.

Compared To Peers

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Waqar Younis -> Wasim Akram owns the stronger best-format average (16.52 vs 10.29).
Glenn McGrath -> Wasim Akram owns the stronger best-format average (16.52 vs 7.36).

Context That Matters

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Role
Pakistan cricket fast-bowling legend
Best format
ODI
Career span
1984-2003
Legacy impact
Wasim Akram helped define Pakistan's bowling identity and remains a benchmark for wicket-taking impact.

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