The leading wicket-taker in a tournament like Big Bash League is a highly attributed position as the tournament is primarily tagged for its batting-friendly conditions. With batters taking most of the limelight in the tourney, bowlers win teams games. Therefore, having a bowler who is too good and accurate with his deliveries is a crucial asset for any side, especially in the shorter formats.
Ben Laughlin, the first to pick 100 wickets in Big Bash League, is not the table-topper anymore. The baton changes hands in every edition as the top of the table is crowded by many top-class bowlers.
This article will list the top ten bowlers who have picked the most wickets in BBL history.
Most Wickets in Big Bash League
| PLAYER | WICKETS | INNS | BEST | AVG | 5-WKT HAUL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Abbott | 181 | 128 | 5/16 | 20.31 | 1 |
| Andrew Tye | 162 | 117 | 5/23 | 20.81 | 1 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 159 | 122 | 5/26 | 22.28 | 2 |
| Jason Behrendorff | 145 | 113 | 4/22 | 20.18 | 0 |
| Kane Richardson | 142 | 115 | 4/22 | 23.21 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 138 | 120 | 5/17 | 23.42 | 1 |
| Daniel Sams | 128 | 96 | 5/30 | 22.02 | 1 |
| Peter Siddle | 126 | 101 | 5/16 | 20.83 | 2 |
| Michael Neser | 116 | 102 | 4/25 | 24.45 | 0 |
| Cameron Boyce | 114 | 104 | 5/21 | 24.38 | 1 |
Key Stats
Rashid Khan is the highest wicket-taker among the non-Australian bowlers in the Big Bash league. The Asian bowler’s mix of accuracy and variety is the biggest strength behind his success around the globe.
Another non-Australian bowler Lasith Malinga’s 6/7 against Scorchers, while playing for Melbourne Stars in the year 2012, still stands top as the best bowling performance of BBL.
Peter Siddle and Dan Christian are the only players to pick two 5-wicket-hauls in the tournament.
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