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Big Bash League 2022-23: Excellent Bowling Figures in the League

Read to know about the excellent bowlers, who have successfully presented their form in the Big Bash League matches.

Similar to batsmen, the bowling unit is also said to leave a lasting impression on the cricket fans and supporters. Over the years, the world has appreciated and celebrated the achievements of bowlers. As it is known to all that they bowlers’ astonishing performance often lead their teams in winning victories against the oppositions. In such a context, here’s the mention of some of those excellent bowling options of Big Bash League:

  • Lasith Malinga (6/7) against Perth Scorchers in 2012

The cricket world is aware of Lasith Malinga’s excellent bowling capability. The Sri Lankan player has proved his incredible capacity for numerous occasions in international levels. However, in a match between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars (2012 season), Malinga successfully picked up six wickets for just seven runs in his four overs and Perth got all out for 69 runs. Moreover, he currently holds the record of bowling the best ever figure in the league’s history, and no other bowler could break that record.

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  • Ish Sodhi (6/11) against Sydney Thunder in 2017

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The next player to follow the list is leg-spinner Ish Sodhi. As per reports, it was a match between Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers where Sodhi managed to complete with an incredible figure of 6/11 in 3.3 overs. This performance was, however, witnessed during the 2017 season of Big Bash League tournament. Furthermore, leg-spinners are known as one of the wicket-taking options for any team. 

  • Rashid Khan (6/17) against Brisbane Heat in 2022

The player to bag the third position in this list is Rashid Khan, who is considered as one out of the best spinners in modern times. Moreover, he is said to have vast experience as well as played all over the world in different leagues. However, the player went on to achieve his BBL figure during the 2021-22 season. In a match between Brisbane Heat and Adelaide Strikers, Rashid managed to pick up only the third six-wicket haul in BBL history and took 6/17 in four overs.

Bowler Overs Mdns Runs Wkts Team Against Venue Date
Lasith Malinga 4.0 1 7 6 Melbourne Stars Perth Scorchers Perth 12 December 2012
Ish Sodhi 3.3 0 11 6 Adelaide Strikers Sydney Thunder Sydney 18 January 2017
Rashid Khan 4.0 0 17 6 Adelaide Strikers Brisbane Heat Brisbane 12 January 2022
Dan Christian 4.0 0 14 5 Hobart Hurricanes Adelaide Strikers Hobart 2 January 2017
Mujeeb Ur Rahman 4.0 0 15 5 Brisbane Heat Hobart Hurricanes Brisbane 30 December 2020
Sean Abbott 4.0 0 16 5 Sydney Sixers Adelaide Strikers Adelaide 31 December 2016
Peter Siddle 3.3 0 16 5 Adelaide Strikers Hobart Hurricanes Launceston 15 December 2020
Adam Zampa 3.2 0 17 5 Melbourne Stars Adelaide Strikers Melbourne 15 January 2021
D’Arcy Short 4.0 0 21 5 Hobart Hurricanes Sydney Thunder Hobart 24 January 2020
Cameron Boyce 4.0 0 21 5 Melbourne Renegades Sydney Thunder Melbourne 19 January 2022

However, there have been numerous instances when all those bowling options have managed to come forward with their incredible form, thereby achieving the trophies for their teams. With the Big Bash League drawing closer, it will be interesting to see if those exceptional bowlers can retain their previous forms.

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