WTC 2021-23: Most Five-Wicket Hauls

Nathan Lyon claimed his 5th five-wicket haul in WTC 2021-23 and his 9th in Asia in Test Cricket. He reached the feat in the 3rd Test vs India.

Abishek GoswamiMar 3, 2023, 9:11 PM IST2 min read
WTC 2021-23: Most Five-Wicket Hauls

The 2021–2023 ICC World Test Championship is the second edition of the ICC World Test Championship of Test cricket. It started on 4 August 2021 and is scheduled to finish on 31 March 2023. Australia is at the top of the World Test Championship and India is at the 2nd of the table. Australia qualified for the Final after beating India in the 3rd Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. India has to win the 4th Test or Sri Lanka has to draw or lose their upcoming test, that's the only way India can qualify for the Final of WTC 2021-23.

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Nathan Lyon is the leading wicket-taker in the World Test Championship 2021-23 with 80 wickets in 13 matches and 31 innings with an average of 26.10. His best performance (8/64 in an innings) came against India in the 3rd Test at Indore. He is also the player with the most Five-Wickets haul in the WTC 2021-23.

Kagiso Rabada is in the second of the list with the most wickets. He claimed 63 wickets in 12 matches & 20 innings with an average of 21.79. His best performance (6/50 in an innings) came against West Indies. He is

Ollie Robinson has taken 53 wickets in 13 matches and 25 innings with an average of 20.75. His best performance (5/49 in an innings) came against South Africa in 2022. He is in the 3rd position on the list with the most five-wicket hauls (3) in World Test Championship 2021-23.

Top 10 Players with the most Five-Wicket hauls in WTC 2021-23:

Player Five Wickets
in an Innings
NM Lyon (AUS) 5
NGRP Jayasuriya (SL) 4
K Rabada (SA) 3
OE Robinson (ENG) 3
PJ Cummins (AUS) 3
JJ Bumrah (IND) 3
RA Jadeja (IND) 3
RTM Mendis (SL) 3
JM Anderson (ENG) 2
MJ Leach (ENG) 2

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Abishek Goswami is an aspiring technology professional currently pursuing a B.Tech in Information Technology from Haldia Institute of Technology. Alongside his passion for technology, he has a deep love for sports, which he explored further during his tenure as a writer and editor for Sportz Point. His experience in sports journalism not only enriched his knowledge of various sports but also instilled valuable life lessons and the importance of working in a structured environment. With a dynamic interest in both technology and sports, Abishek brings a well-rounded approach to learning, storytelling, and professional growth.

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