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The year 2024 has been a banner one for bowlers in Test cricket, with pacers and spinners stealing the show. On challenging pitches and under intense pressure, bowlers have consistently exceeded expectations, tilting matches in their teams’ favor. From reverse swing on dry pitches to spin and bounce in spinner-friendly conditions, they have exploited every nuance of the game. The dominance of the bowlers has led to exciting contests, where even the most modest totals have been fiercely defended. This resurgence has rekindled the allure of Test cricket, where skill and strategy are paramount.
Record performances
Throughout the year, Test cricket has seen players produce some of the most astonishing displays of dominance in a single innings. With relentless precision and mastery of their craft, they have cast spells that turned games upside down. Some performances stood out for their magnitude, as players dismantled entire batting lineups with ease. These record-breaking feats have not only ensured crucial victories for their teams but have also etched these performances in the annals of cricket history. Each spell was a testament to the courage, skill and stamina that define the modern-day Test bowler.
Top 5 bowling performances in Test Cricket 2024
5. Washington Sundar – 7 wickets against New Zealand
In the second test of New Zealand’s tour of Indiaheld in Pune in October 2024, Indian spinner Washington Sundar He gave a fascinating performance. Sundar claimed 7 wickets for 59 runs in 23.1 overs during the first innings, marking the best figures of his career. In the second innings, he added another 4 wickets, taking his match tally to 11. Despite India’s 113-run loss, Sundar’s bowling was the standout performance, cementing his status as one of India’s key players. India.
4. Mitchell Santner – 7 wickets against India
At the same match in Pune, New Zealand Mitchell Santner he outshone the opposition with a remarkable display of bowling prowess. Santner captured 7 wickets for 53 runs in just 19.3 overs in the first innings, the best figures of his career. He followed up with 6 wickets in the second innings, taking his match tally to a staggering 13 wickets. This achievement made him the third New Zealand player with the most wickets in a Test match. Santner’s incredible effort earned him the Man of the Match award and he played a crucial role in New Zealand’s victory.
3. Gus Atkinson – 7 wickets against West Indies
In a sensational debut at Lord’s in July 2024, England‘s Gus Atkinson He made an unforgettable entry into Test cricket. The young fast bowler surprised the West Indies taking 7 wickets for 45 runs in 12 overs during the first innings. Atkinson’s brilliance didn’t stop there; He followed up with a five-wicket haul in the second innings, finishing the match with 12 wickets. His Man of the Match award was testament to a debut that will be remembered for years to come.
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2. Marco Jansen – 7 wickets against Sri Lanka
South African fast bowler Marco Jansen performed one of the most economical and effective performances of the year in Durban during Sri Lankain November 2024. Jansen dismantled the Sri Lankan batting line-up with figures of 7 wickets for just 13 runs in 56.5 overs in the first innings. He added another 4 wickets in the second innings, taking his match total to 11 wickets. Jansen’s efforts not only earned him the Player of the Match award but also led the Proteas to a resounding 233-run victory.
1. Noman Ali – 8 wickets against England
The 2024 standout performance belonged to PakistanThe left arm spinner. Noman Aliwho made an effort to win the match against England in Multan during October 2024. Noman’s 8-wicket haul in the second innings was a masterclass in spin bowling, complemented by his 3 wickets in the first innings for a total of 11 wickets in the match. His heroics secured a 152-run victory for Pakistan and earned him the distinction of achieving the best bowling figures of the year.
