Batters have always had the upper hand in cricket matches; the bowlers are the ones who have to grind it out and win the games for their teams. Bowlers have always been a vital component of the teams and have a significant say in how the game turns out. Fast bowlers love green, bouncy grounds because they can use their swing, seam, and pace to score wickets, while their opponents rely on the bounce and turn. There is a list of right-arm fast bowlers who have performed exceptionally well and are regarded as the game’s legends.
| Player | Wickets | Nation |
| Sydney Barnes | 189 | England |
| Courtney Walsh | 519 | West Indies |
| Waqar Younis | 373 | Pakistan |
| Dennis Lillee | 355 | Australia |
| Sir Richard Hadlee | 431 | New Zealand |
Sydney Barnes
Sydney Barnes has taken 189 wickets in Test in only 27 matches. He has an average of 16.43 and a strike rate of 2.36. He has taken 10 wicket haul in seven matches and fifer in 24 Tests.
Courtney Walsh
The West Indian pacer has picked up 519 scalps in 132 matches at an average of 24.44. He has also taken 227 wickets in ODIs.
Waqar Younis
Pakistan’s legendary pacer, Waqar Younis is third best right-arm fast bowler. He has taken 373 Test wickets in 87 matches at an average of 23.56. Waqar has claimed 416 wickets in a one-day international.
Dennis Lillee
Dennis Lillee has picked up 355 wickets in 70 Test matches at an average of 23.92. He has also taken 103 wickets in ODI games.
Sir Richard Hadlee
Sir Richard Hadlee has claimed 431 scalps in 86 matches at an average of 22.29. He has also taken 158 wickets in 115 ODI matches.
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