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Pakistan It has had a disappointing ride in the 2023-25 WTC cycle so far. The team has recently faced a series of shutouts against South Africa and is currently ranked 8th on the WTC table, even behind players like Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The Pakistan team will hope for some redemption as they take on the West Indies at home for their final series of the current cycle.
Pakistan’s horror show in the current WTC cycle
Pakistan’s journey today World Test Championship (WTC) The cycle has been far from impressive, with inconsistent performances both at home and abroad. The team has only achieved four victories, two of which were against England at home and the other two against Sri Lanka. Their overseas record paints an even bleaker picture, with just a single series win against Sri Lankahighlighting their struggles in outdoor conditions.
Against stronger opposition like AustraliaSouth Africa and New ZealandPakistan has often faltered, unable to meet a significant challenge. Among the SENA nations, Pakistan’s only victory was against England in a home series last October. These results underscore the team’s inability to perform consistently against top-tier teams, raising concerns about their competitiveness in the WTC. To regain its footing, Pakistan will need to address these shortcomings and achieve more impactful performances in future cycles.
Amidst the Pakistani team’s consistent failure to make their mark in the longest format of the game, here are 5 players with the most wickets for Pakistan in the current WTC cycle.
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Top 5 wicket-takers for Pakistan in the current WTC cycle
- Noman Ali: the master of spin
The left-arm slow bowler may have started his national team career a little late, but his determination and ability to take wickets for the team have earned him the fame he deserves. The 38-year-old is Pakistan’s leading wicket-taker in the current WTC cycle with 30 wickets to his name. He took 20 wickets in 2024 with a notable performance in the home series against England where he was a constant problem for the English batsmen. The Pakistan spinner will look to return to the team against the West Indies in the home series after his exclusion from the team for the tour to South Africa.
- Sajid Khan: Pakistan’s leading man
Sajid is known to give his all for the team whenever the national team uses his services. In 2024, Sajid was called up to the team against England and once again showed why he is one of the most intense players Pakistan has in Test cricket. The 31-year-old man is not limited only to theater but also has a remarkable career. He took 22 wickets for Pakistan last year, making him the second highest wicket-taker for his national team. The highlight of his Test cricket career for the Pakistan team is the impeccable performance he had in Multan, when he scored 7/111 for his team in 26.2 overs that he bowled.
- Aamer Jamal: Pakistan’s reliable all-rounder
Jamal may have a quiet series with bat and bowl against South Africa, but the all-rounder’s capabilities are well known in the cricket community. The 28-year-old managed to take 12 wickets in 2023 with a spectacular 6-wicket haul for the national team against Australia in Perth. In 2024, Jamal continued to deliver the ball with an outstanding performance against the Australians in Sydney. Thus, he took 21 wickets for Pakistan in the current WTC cycle.
- Khurram Shahzad: a model of consistency in the Pakistani team
The Pakistani pacer has now become a regular starter in the Pakistan Test team. The 25-year-old took 6 wickets in 2 Test matches against South Africa, taking his wicket tally in 2024 to 13. Overall, Shahzad took 20 wickets in the current WTC cycle with an economy rate of 4, 56 in his name. The number could have been higher for Shahzad had a rib injury not affected his prospects in the Test team.
- Naseem Shah: A pacer with unlimited potential
Naseem is considered by many to be the emerging leader of the Pakistani attack. The youngster has already taken 60 wickets in the longest format of the game. However, his recent exit from the Test team after Pakistan lost the first Test match against England at home halted his progress in red-ball cricket. The 21-year-old returned to the Test team for the tour to South Africa and despite the team’s disappointing performance, he took 4 wickets for his national team in the Centurion Test.
