Big Bash League Records and Stats: Maximum Wickets in the Tournament

The bowling unit has successfully showcased their stunning and impressive form since the inception of Big Bash League. There have been numerous bowlers who successfully took up most of the wickets in the tournament. In such a context, read to know about the list of bowlers who have showcased their excellent potential, as well as have taken most wickets in one season: 

• Daniel Sams (30 wickets) in BBL 2019-20 for Sydney Thunder

Daniel Sams is considered to top the list in this regard. As per reports, the Australian all-rounder was the first bowler to have taken up 30 wickets in one season. Moreover, Sams played 17 games and took 30 wickets in 2019-20 for Sydney Thunder at an economy rate of 7.83. 

• Peter Siddle (30 wickets) in 2021-22 for Adelaide Strikers

Peter Siddle is well recognised for his bowling capability, and the player also came to be known as the highest wicket-taker of the 2021-22 season. However, Peter has been a part of the Adelaide Strikers and managed to finish with 30 wickets in 17 games at 8.33. Furthermore, Peter Siddle came to be known as the standout performer for his team.

• Jhye Richardson (29 wickets) in 2020-21 for Perth Scorchers

Another player to follow the list is Jhye Richardson, who holds the record of taking up 29 wickets in 17 games at an economy rate of 7.69. Also, he successfully represented the Adelaide Strikers during the 2020-21 season and ended the season as the highest wicket-taker in the tournament. And his excellent contribution led his team towards reaching the final round of the championship.

• Hayden Kerr (25 wickets) in 2021-22 for Sydney Sixers

Throughout the years, Sydney Sixers have performed tremendously well and have managed to reach the final three times; 2019, 2020 and 2021. Though the team failed to achieve victory, it has successfully presented their performance skills and capabilities. And the player to have played a vital role for the team is Hayden Kerr. According to reports, the all-rounder completed the 2021 season as the highest wicket-taker, also picked up 25 wickets in 17 games at an economy of 7.50, which is also considered as the joint fourth highest in a single edition.

• Andrew Tye (25 wickets) in 2021-22 for Perth Scorchers

The player to bag the fifth position in this context is Andrew Tye. The player successfully ended up as the joint-second highest wicket-taker in the 2021-22 season. And in nearly 16 games, the pacer managed to pick up a total of 25 wickets and his best bowling figure came in the final against the Sydney Sixers. Moreover, Andrew has been widely considered to play a vital role which led the Scorchers towards achieving their fourth BBL title. 

Bowler	Team	Season	Mts	Overs	Wkts	BBL	Econ
Daniel Sams	Sydney Thunder	2019-20	17	58.5	30	4/34	7.83
Peter Siddle	Adelaide Strikers	2021-22	17	63.5	30	5/23	8.33
Jhye Richardson	Perth Scorchers	2020-21	17	61.3	29	4/24	7.69
Hayden Kerr	Sydney Sixers	2021-22	17	50.0	25	4/32	7.50
Andrew Tye	Perth Scorchers	2021-22	16	52.3	25	3/15	8.07
Ben Dwarshuis	Sydney Sixers	2020-21	13	45.3	24	4/13	8.85
Kane Richardson	Melbourne Renegades	2018-19	14	54.5	24	3/22	7.75
Mark Steketee	Brisbane Heat	2020-21	16	56.2	24	4/33	9.26
Chris Morris	Sydney Thunder	2019-20	15	53.1	22	3/27	8.01
Tom Curran	Sydney Sixers	2019-20	14	47.1	22	4/22	9.05

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