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2024 has been a remarkable year for bowlers in Test cricket, with pacers and spinners alike stepping into the limelight. On tough pitches and under intense pressure, the bowlers have consistently exceeded expectations, tilting matches in their teams’ favour. 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 resulted in exciting contests, where even 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 bowlers produce some of the most astonishing displays of dominance in a single innings. With relentless precision and mastery of their craft, they have delivered spells that have turned games on their heads. Some performances stood out for their sheer magnitude as the bowlers dismantled entire batting line-ups with ease. These record-breaking feats have not only secured crucial victories for their teams but have also etched these performances into the annals of cricket history. Each spell was a testament to the fire, skill and resilience that define today’s Test bowler.
Top 5 bowling performances in Test Cricket 2024
5. Washington Sundar – 7 Wickets vs New Zealand
In the second test of Tour New Zealand Indiaheld at pune in october 2024 indian spinner Washington Sundar gave a mesmerizing performance. Sundar claimed 7 wickets for 59 runs in 23.1 overs during the first innings, marking his career best figures. In the second innings, he added another 4 wickets, taking his match tally to 11. Despite India’s loss of 113 runs, Sundar’s bowling was the standout performance, cementing his status as one of the key to india
4. Mitchell Santner – 7 Wickets vs India
In the same match in Pune, New Zealand Mitchell Santner he overcame 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, his career best figures. He followed it up with 6 wickets in the second innings, taking his match tally to an astonishing 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 Player of the Match award and played a crucial role in New Zealand’s victory.
3. Gus Atkinson – 7 Wickets vs West Indies
In a sensational debut at Lord’s in July 2024, England‘s Gus Atkinson made an unforgettable entry in Test cricket. The young fast bowler surprised West Indies taking 7 wickets for 45 runs in 12 overs during the first innings. Atkinson’s brilliance didn’t stop there; he followed it up with a five-wicket haul in the second innings, ending the match with 12 wickets. His Player 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 vs Sri Lanka
South African fast bowler Marco Jansen gave one of the most economical and effective performances of the year in Durban during Sri Lankathe November 2024 tour. 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 4 more 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 an impressive 233-run victory.
1. Noman Ali – 8 Wickets vs England
The outstanding performance of 2024 belonged Pakistanleft arm spinner Noman Aliwhich produced a winning effort against England in Multan during October 2024. Noman’s 8-wicket haul in the second innings was a spin bowling masterclass, complemented by his 3-wicket haul in the first innings for a total of 11 wickets in the match His heroics ensured a 152-run victory for Pakistan and earned him the distinction of achieving the best bowling figures of the year.
