The World Champion Aussies are set to face South Africa in the upcoming World Test Champions 2023-25 Final at the Lord’s in London. The game will start on June 11, and Australia will aim to defend their title, overcoming the Proteas’ challenge in the tournament’s summit clash at cricket’s mecca.
The Aussie bowlers have played an impactful role in helping their side reach the final of the prestigious Test cricket biennial. It includes both their spinners and pacers, who have left an impressive mark with their amazing performances throughout this ongoing WTC 2023-25 cycle.
Given that, here in this listicle, we’ll have a look at Australia’s top 3 bowlers in the WTC 2023-25 cycle ahead of the tournament’s final.
1. Pat Cummins
The skipper and star pacer, Pat Cummins, has led his team from the front with exemplary bowling performances. He is also the leading wicket-taker for Australia in the ongoing WTC cycle from 2023 to 2025, alongside being the second leading wicket-taker in this entire cycle, following India’s Jasprit Bumrah.
Cummins has appeared in 17 games for Australia, scalping 73 wickets in 33 innings, claiming 5 five-wicket hauls and 4 four-wicket hauls. It also includes his best performance of 6 wickets at 91 runs in an innings. So, the 32-year-old will have a crucial role and major responsibility while leading his side in the WTC 2025 final against South Africa.
2. Mitchell Starc
The World Champion pacer, Mitchell Starc, has also been one of the ‘top performers with the ball’ for Australia in the WTC 2023-25 cycle. He is currently in the third spot on the list of leading wicket-takers in the cycle, alongside being the second leading wicket-taker for the Aussies.
Starc has bagged 72 wickets in 35 innings of the 18 games he has played in this cycle, including two five-wicket hauls and 4 four-wicket hauls, with the best performance of 6 wickets at just 48 runs in an innings. Having Starc in the WTC final against South Africa will be a great morale booster for the Aussies in their quest to win the second consecutive WTC title.
3. Nathan Lyon
The spin-bowling stalwart, Nathan Lyon, has been a vital cog in the wheel for Australia in this WTC 2023-25 cycle. He is the leading wicket-taker, being followed by the former Indian spin legend among the spinners in the ongoing WTC 2023-25 cycle.
Lyon has scalped 66 wickets in 28 innings he has bowled in the 16 matches he played for Australia in this cycle. It includes a five-wicket haul and six four-wicket hauls to his name, including the best performance of 6 wickets at 65 runs in an innings.
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