The bowlers play an impeccable role in every format of cricket matches. But their contributions are said to hold utter significance in any form of T20 Cricket matches. The very popular Big Bash League has also come forward with numerous strong bowling options since its inaugural. Here’s a list of some of those extraordinary bowlers:
- Lasith Malinga (6/7) against Perth Scorchers in 2012
The cricket world is aware of Lasith Malinga’s excellent bowling capability. The Sri Lankan player has proved his incredible capacity for numerous occasions in international levels. However, in a match between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars (2012 season), Malinga successfully picked up six wickets for just seven runs in his four overs and Perth got all out for 69 runs. Moreover, he currently holds the record of bowling the best ever figure in the league’s history, and no other bowler could break that record.
- Ish Sodhi (6/11) against Sydney Thunder in 2017
The next player to follow the list is leg-spinner Ish Sodhi. As per reports, it was a match between Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers where Sodhi managed to complete with an incredible figure of 6/11 in 3.3 overs. This performance was, however, witnessed during the 2017 season of Big Bash League tournament. Furthermore, leg-spinners are known as one of the wicket-taking options for any team.
- Rashid Khan (6/17) against Brisbane Heat in 2022
The player to bag the third position in this list is Rashid Khan, who is considered as one out of the best spinners in modern times. Moreover, he is said to have vast experience as well as played all over the world in different leagues. However, the player went on to achieve his BBL figure during the 2021-22 season. In a match between Brisbane Heat and Adelaide Strikers, Rashid managed to pick up only the third six-wicket haul in BBL history and took 6/17 in four overs.
| Bowler | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | Team | Against | Venue | Date |
| Lasith Malinga | 4.0 | 1 | 7 | 6 | Melbourne Stars | Perth Scorchers | Perth | 12 December 2012 |
| Ish Sodhi | 3.3 | 0 | 11 | 6 | Adelaide Strikers | Sydney Thunder | Sydney | 18 January 2017 |
| Rashid Khan | 4.0 | 0 | 17 | 6 | Adelaide Strikers | Brisbane Heat | Brisbane | 12 January 2022 |
| Dan Christian | 4.0 | 0 | 14 | 5 | Hobart Hurricanes | Adelaide Strikers | Hobart | 2 January 2017 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4.0 | 0 | 15 | 5 | Brisbane Heat | Hobart Hurricanes | Brisbane | 30 December 2020 |
| Sean Abbott | 4.0 | 0 | 16 | 5 | Sydney Sixers | Adelaide Strikers | Adelaide | 31 December 2016 |
| Peter Siddle | 3.3 | 0 | 16 | 5 | Adelaide Strikers | Hobart Hurricanes | Launceston | 15 December 2020 |
| Adam Zampa | 3.2 | 0 | 17 | 5 | Melbourne Stars | Adelaide Strikers | Melbourne | 15 January 2021 |
| D’Arcy Short | 4.0 | 0 | 21 | 5 | Hobart Hurricanes | Sydney Thunder | Hobart | 24 January 2020 |
| Cameron Boyce | 4.0 | 0 | 21 | 5 | Melbourne Renegades | Sydney Thunder | Melbourne | 19 January 2022 |
However, there have been numerous instances when all those bowling options have managed to come forward with their incredible form, thereby achieving the trophies for their teams. With the Big Bash League drawing closer, it will be interesting to see if those exceptional bowlers can retain their previous forms.
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