Top 5 Bowlers in the WTC 2023-25 Cycle

Top 5 Bowlers in the WTC 2023-25 Cycle

The longest form of cricket is gearing up for its biggest match in the last two years. The third cycle of this prestigious Test Championship is coming to an end with the finals from June 11-15, along with a reserve day to mitigate the fear of rain. This match will be replayed between South Africa and the defending champions, Australia, at the home of cricket, Lord's Cricket Ground. We all know bowlers are crucial to their team's victory in Test cricket, and in this article, we will discuss the top five bowlers of the 2023-25 cycle.

Jasprit Bumrah

The highest wicket-taker in this third cycle of the World Test Championship is the same bowler who is regarded as the greatest bowler of modern cricket, Jasprit Bumrah. In the 15 matches he played for India during the cycle, he took a total of 77 wickets, more than any other bowler. In 28 innings, he shook the opposition batting order multiple times with an impressive average of 15.09. Additionally, he achieved a five-wicket haul, with the best performance of 6/48.

Pat Cummins

The second-highest wicket-taker of the World Test Championship 2023 25 cycle is Australia skipper Pat Cummins. Cummins, who also led Australia to its first championship and again took this season, bowled beautifully in the cycle. In the 33 innings of the 17 matches he played, he took 73 wickets at an average of 24.54. He also took five five-wicket hauls and one ten-wicket haul.

Mitchell Starc

The next bowler in this list is another Australian great, one of the best bowlers currently in the world. Mitchell Starc, who has been serving Australia with his exceptional bowling skills for a long time, has also performed well for the team in this cycle too, taking 72 wickets in the 35 innings of the 18 matches played. With an average of 27.27, Stars took two five-wicket hauls, with the best performance of 6/65.

Nathan Lyon
Next, Nathan Lyon, another Australian bowler on the list, is the fourth-highest wicket-taker of the World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle. He took 66 wickets in 28 innings across 16 Test matches. Lyon also took one five-wicket haul and one ten-wicket haul, with an average of 24.00. The presence of multiple Australian bowlers on this list highlights why Australia reached the final. This season has been exceptional for Australian bowlers, who played a crucial role in the team's victory, particularly against India. 

Ravi Chandran Ashwin

The fifth bowler to make the list is India’s Ravi Chandran Ashwin, who recently retired from international cricket during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. In the 14 test matches played in the cycle, Ashwin took 63 wickets in 26 innings. His performance also includes 5 five-wicket hauls and one ten-wicket haul, with an average of 24.55. Though his unexpected retirement in the middle of an ongoing series shocked everyone, he will always be regarded as one of the greatest spinners in international cricket.

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