Glenn McGrath— Bowler
Glenn McGrath is a former specialist bowler from Australia, no longer playing international cricket.
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🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In T20Is, Glenn McGrath has scored 5 runs across 2 matches at an average of 5.00 (SR 41.67). Best score: 5. With the ball: 5 T20I wickets at an average of 15.80 and economy of 9.88, with best figures of 3/31. In ODIs, Glenn McGrath has scored 115 runs across 250 matches at an average of 3.83 (SR 48.73). Best score: 11. With the ball: 381 ODI wickets at an average of 22.02 and economy of 3.88, with best figures of 7/15. In Tests, Glenn McGrath has scored 641 runs across 124 matches at an average of 7.37 (SR 40.83). Best score: 61. With the ball: 563 Test wickets at an average of 21.64 and economy of 2.50, with best figures of 8/24.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 2 | 5 | 5.00 | 41.67 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15.80 | 9.88 |
| ODI | 250 | 115 | 3.83 | 48.73 | 0 | 0 | 381 | 22.02 | 3.88 |
| Test | 124 | 641 | 7.37 | 40.83 | 0 | 1 | 563 | 21.64 | 2.50 |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5.00 | 41.67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inn | Wkts | Runs | Avg | Eco | SR | BBI | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 79 | 15.80 | 9.88 | 9.6 | 3/31 | 0 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Glenn McGrath is a former Australia specialist bowler who played international cricket from 1993 to 2007, across 376 international matches.
The career adds up to 761 international runs and 949 international wickets. Most of it came in ODI cricket (250 matches). Every format is broken down below.
🧠GLENN MCGRATH TRIVIA
- Glenn McGrath took a record number of wickets in a single ODI World Cup edition in 2007. How many wickets did he take?
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26 - Which Australian fast bowler retired in 2007 with 563 Test wickets?
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Glenn McGrath - Nathan Lyon became just the third Australian bowler to reach 500 Test wickets, doing so in December 2023. Against which team did he take his 500th wicket?
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Pakistan - Glenn McGrath was named Player of the Tournament at the 2007 ODI World Cup after taking a record number of wickets. How many wickets did he finish with?
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26 wickets
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❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are Glenn McGrath's international cricket career stats?▾
Glenn McGrath has international career data across T20I, ODI, Test. Glenn McGrath's best batting format is Test: 641 runs in 124 matches with a batting average of 7.37.
How many T20I runs has Glenn McGrath scored in international cricket?▾
Glenn McGrath has scored 5 runs in 2 T20I matches, averaging 5.00 at a strike rate of 41.67. Highest score: 5.
How many T20I wickets does Glenn McGrath have?▾
Glenn McGrath has taken 5 wickets in T20I cricket in 2 matches with a bowling average of 15.80 and an economy rate of 9.88. Best bowling: 3/31.
How many ODI runs has Glenn McGrath scored in international cricket?▾
Glenn McGrath has scored 115 runs in 250 ODI matches, averaging 3.83 at a strike rate of 48.73. Highest score: 11.
How many ODI wickets does Glenn McGrath have?▾
Glenn McGrath has taken 381 wickets in ODI cricket in 250 matches with a bowling average of 22.02 and an economy rate of 3.88. Best bowling: 7/15 with 7 five-wicket hauls.
How many Test runs has Glenn McGrath scored in international cricket?▾
Glenn McGrath has scored 641 runs in 124 Test matches, averaging 7.37 at a strike rate of 40.83. Highest score: 61.
How many Test wickets does Glenn McGrath have?▾
Glenn McGrath has taken 563 wickets in Test cricket in 124 matches with a bowling average of 21.64 and an economy rate of 2.50. Best bowling: 8/24 with 29 five-wicket hauls.
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