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In the high-stakes match of WTC final, every run saved and every wicket taken matters. This article will provide you with some extraordinary spells of bowlers around the world that made a big impact for their respective teams.
These figures define the epitome of world-class bowling performances in WTC finals. Get ready to dive into the best figures in ICC WTC Final.
1. Pat Cummins (6/28) vs SA, Lord's, 2025
The Australian Captain, Pat Cummins dismantled South Africa's batting line-up in their first innings of WTC 2025 Final, taking 6 wickets for just 28 runs. After getting bowled out for 212 while batting first, his spell restricted SA to only 138, providing them a 74-run lead.
His exceptional spell included dismissals of batters like Temba Bavuma, David Bendingham, and others. He also became the Australian captain with most 5-wicket hauls in Tests, and holds the 2nd place overall.
This performance bounds us to ask: Is Pat Cummins the greatest test bowling captain of this generation?
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2. Kyle Jamieson (5/31) vs IND, Southampton, 2021
The tall New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson was phenomenal in their inaugural WTC win against India in 2021. He exploited the English conditions perfectly and took 5 wickets for 31 runs, which included the dismissal of India's test legend, Virat Kohli.
Jamieson was also awarded Player of the Match in the final, which explains how crucial his performance was for their victory.
3. Kagiso Rabada (5/51) vs AUS, Lord's, 2025
The WTC 2025 Final saw another bowling brilliance from South African pacer Kagiso Rabada this time, who stands at the 3rd place with his 5 wickets for 51 runs against Australia.
Rabada marked his comeback for SA with vital dismissals of Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green in quick succession with his fiery deliveries.
4. Nathan Lyon (4/41) vs IND, The Oval, 2023
Australia's veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon played a crucial role in the second innings of the WTC 2023 Final. He used the assistance of the pitch and cleaned up India's lower order, including the decisive final wicket that sealed the victory.
He took 4 wickets for 41 runs with an economy of 2.64.
5. Tim Southee (4/48) vs IND, Southampton, 2021
New Zealand's swing maestro Tim Southee provided crucial breakthroughs in India's second innings of the 2021 final. He took 4 wickets for 48 runs, bowling for 19 overs, and delivered what Jamieson did in the first innings for them.
Southee dismissed Shami and Bumrah to wrap up the match quickly with his effective bowling.