The second edition of the World Test Championship (WTC) is set to conclude with a thrilling final between India and Australia. While Australia emerged at the top in league stage matches that took place over a span of two years, India was ranked second. Given the conditions at the Oval, both the teams will have to demonstrate a strong bowling attack. As these two teams play for the title, here is a look at the top 5 wicket-takers of the 2021-23 WTC cycle. (Pic: AFP)
Updated On: 2023-06-06 10:00 PM IST
Compiled by : Editor
Nathan Lyon
Australian spinner Nathan Lyon took 83 wickets in this WTC cycle, placing him at the top of this list. Averaging 26.97 per wicket, he has played a significant role in Australia’s success at World Test Championship.
Kagiso Rabada
With an average of 21.05, South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada took 67 wickets in this WTC cycle. He is the leading wicket-taker for his country.
Ravichandran Ashwin
The leading wicket-taker for India and the only Indian bowler in Top 5 wicket-takers, Ravichandran Ashwin has played a crucial role in India’s success in this long format game. He took a total of 61 wickets in this WTC cycle. He was the leading wicket-taker in the last edition of WTC.
James Anderson
England’s fast bowler James Anderson is fourth on the list with 58 wickets. He had a bowling average of 20.37 and economy rate of 2.27.
Ollie Robinson
The last on this late is England’s Ollie Robinson who took 53 wickets in this WTC cycle. He might drop out of the list after WTC final with two Australians right behind him. Pat Cummins has an equal 53 wickets while Michelle Starc has 51 wickets so far.
