3 instances when spinners took more than 10 wickets in an ODI in Australia

Australia has historically favoured pacers more than spinners. The narrative stays the same when it comes to ODIs as pacers have found their way more often than not. Fielding more than one frontline spinner in a lineup in ODIs in Australia is seen as a risky move.

However, there have been moments when spinners have defied the norm. There have been three instances when spinners have ended up taking more than 10 wickets in an ODI match in Australia, showing the impact they can make even on tracks which not been conducive for spin bowling.

3 rare instances where spinners took more than 10 wickets in a single ODI in Australia (as of August 2025)

3. Australia vs Pakistan - 12 wickets (Adelaide, 1996)

Pakistan were bundled out for 223 in 49.5 overs in the Adelaide ODI in 1966. There was no substantial partnership other than the 102 runs added for the second wicket by Aamer Sohail (67 off 96) and Mohammad Wasim (44 off 86). Shane Warne (4/52 in 9.5 overs) was the pick of the bowlers for Australia. Michael Bevan's wrist-spin contributed two wickets.

However, the hosts were all-out for 211 in response as Saqlain Mushtaq spun a web around the opposition, ending up with his second five-wicket haul in ODIs (5/29 in 8.5 overs). He was also the most economical bowler across both sides. Afridi was amongst the wickets too, picking up a wicket in his 10 overs.