Top 3 performances of Brett Lee in ODIs

Australian pacer Brett Lee remains one of the most iconic fast bowlers in the history of cricket. Renowned for his fiery pace, pinpoint accuracy, and aggressive approach, Lee was a nightmare for batters across formats. He played 221 ODIss and claimed 380 wickets, finishing as one of Australia’s greatest limited-overs bowlers. His ability to swing the new ball and deliver deadly yorkers made him a consistent match-winner. Here, let us take a look at his top three performances in ODIs.

5/22 vs South Africa, Melbourne 2006

Lee produced one of his finest ODI spells in the fourth match of the 2006 VB Series, which featured Australia, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. After Australia posted 245 runs, largely thanks to Phil Jaques’ 94, Lee completely dismantled the South African batting lineup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. He finished with astonishing figures of 5/22, dismissing key batters such as Graeme Smith, Boeta Dippenaar, Andrew Hall, Ashwell Prince, and Justin Kemp. His fiery spell ensured South Africa were bowled out for just 186, handing Australia a comprehensive victory.

5/30 vs England, Adelaide 2003

Another memorable performance came in the 2003 VB Series Final against England at Adelaide Oval. With Australia defending a modest 229/7, built around Matthew Hayden’s 69 and Brad Hogg’s 71, Lee produced a masterclass in fast bowling. He tore through England’s top and lower order to claim 5/30, helping Australia clinch the series. His victims included Marcus Trescothick, Nick Knight, Andrew Flintoff, Ian Blackwell, and Andy Caddick. Lee was deservedly named both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series, finishing the event with 18 wickets.

5/38 vs India, Kuala Lumpur 2006

In the DLF Cup involving India, Australia, and the West Indies, Lee once again showcased his brilliance. Australia posted 213 runs, with Matthew Hayden scoring 54, before Lee’s devastating spell destroyed India’s chase. He returned figures of 5/38, removing Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, RP Singh, and Munaf Patel. His performance not only sealed victory but also earned him the Player of the Series award for taking 12 wickets in the tournament.

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