Most 10-Wicket Hauls in WTC: Taking 10 wickets in Test cricket is such a milestone that shows the class and stamina of any bowler. In the ICC World Test Championship, the bowlers who have taken 10 or more wickets in both innings of the match have a different impact. Today, we will talk about the top 7 bowlers who have given amazing performances with their bowling in the WTC matches. Along with that, we will also discuss their important stats, which will give you a complete idea of their bowling capabilities.
Meet the top Bowlers With the Most 10-wicket Hauls in the ICC WTC
1. Nathan Lyon (Australia)
- 10 wicket hauls – 3
- 5 wicket hauls – 10
- 4 wicket hauls – 13
From 2019 to 2025 Nathan Lyon took 210 wickets in 50 Test matches. His best performance was 8/64. Lyon’s average was 26.85, economy 2.77 and strike rate 58.08, which is proof of his consistency and control. He bowled 2033 overs including 394 maidens and gave a total of 5640 runs. Lyon has 5-wicket hauls 10 times and 4-wicket hauls 13 times apart from three 10-wicket hauls.
2. Sajid Khan (Pakistan)
- 10 wicket hauls – 2
- 5 wicket hauls – 4
- 4 wicket hauls – 4
From 2021 to 2025 Sajid Khan played in 10 games and took 57 wickets. His best innings bowling (BBI) figure is 8/42. His bowling average is 26.22 and economy is 3.42, while the strike rate is 45.98. He bowled 63 maidens in 436.5 overs and gave a total of 1495 runs. He has also taken 4 and 5-wicket hauls 4 times each apart from his two 10-wicket hauls.
3. Ajaz Patel (New Zealand)
- 10 wicket hauls – 2
- 5 wicket hauls – 6
- 4 wicket hauls – 2
Ajaz Patel took 68 wickets in 15 matches between 2019 and 2024. His best performance was 10/119, which is a rare moment for any bowler. Average 28.85, economy 3.49, and strike rate 49.57. Patel bowled 561.5 overs in which he bowled 85 maidens and gave 1962 runs. He took 4-wicket hauls 2 times and 5-wicket hauls 6 times apart from two 10-wicket hauls.
4. Noman Ali (Pakistan)
- 10 wicket hauls – 2
- 5 wicket hauls – 7
- 4 wicket hauls – 2
During 2021 to 2025 Noman Ali took 75 wickets in 17 matches. His best bowling figure is 8/46. Bowling average was 25.46 and economy was 3.00, while strike rate was 50.85. Ali bowled 108 maidens in 635.4 overs and gave a total of 1910 runs. He has also taken two 4-wicket hauls and seven 5-wicket hauls apart from two 10-wicket hauls.
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5. Ravindra Jadeja (India)
- 10 wicket hauls – 2
- 5 wicket hauls – 6
- 4 wicket hauls – 6
Ravindra Jadeja took 131 wickets in 39 matches between 2019 and 2025. His best figure is 7/42. Average 24.80, economy 2.78 and strike rate 53.38 are proof of his bowling discipline. He bowled 242 maidens in 1165.3 overs and gave a total of 3250 runs. He also holds the record for six 5-wicket hauls and six 4-wicket hauls apart from two 10-wicket hauls.
6. Brydon Carse (England)
- 10 wicket hauls – 1
- 5 wicket hauls – 1
- 4 wicket hauls – 2
Brydon Carse played just 5 matches and took 27 wickets in 2024. His BBI figure was 6/42. Carse’s bowling shows that he takes wickets consistently and quickly, his average is 19.85, strike rate 34.70, and economy 3.43. He bowled 22 maidens and gave 536 runs in 156.1 overs. He has two 4-wicket hauls and one 5-wicket haul to his name apart from one 10-wicket haul.
7. Washington Sundar (India)
- 10 wicket hauls – 1
- 5 wicket hauls – 1
- 4 wicket hauls – 2
Washington Sundar played only 9 matches during the ICC World Test Championship but left his mark in every match. He took 25 wickets with his best performance being 7/59. Sundar bowled 195.3 overs which included 19 maidens and gave a total of 641 runs. His bowling average is 25.64, economy rate 3.27 and strike rate 46.92. Apart from one 10-wicket haul he has also taken two 4-wicket hauls and one 5-wicket haul.
The top bowlers of the ICC WTC have changed the flow of the match with their bowling. Bowlers like NM Lyon, Sajid Khan, AY Patel and Noman Ali have shown impact through consistent 10, 5 and 4-wicket hauls. All-rounders like Jadeja and Washington Sundar have given the team outstanding support with their performances. BA Carse has made a tremendous impact for England with his bowling even in the limited matches. The bowling numbers of these players are a clear proof of their match-winning ability.
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