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Pakistan had a disappointing ride so far in the 2023-25 WTC cycle. The team recently faced a series of whitewash against south africa and is currently ranked eighth in the WTC table, even behind others Bangladesh i Sri Lanka. The Pakistani team will be hoping for some redemption as they head to the West Indies at home for their final series of the current cycle.
Pakistan’s horror show in the current WTC cycle
Pakistan’s ongoing journey World Trials Championship (WTC) The cycle has been far from impressive, with inconsistent performances both at home and abroad. The team has achieved only four victories, two of which against England at home and the other two against Sri Lanka. Their overseas record paints an even bleaker picture, with just a solitary series win Sri Lankahighlighting their struggles in foreign conditions.
Against stronger opposition like AustraliaSouth Africa and new zealandPakistan has often faltered, unable to meet a major challenge. Among the SENA nations, Pakistan’s only win came 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 at the WTC. To regain its balance, Pakistan will need to address these shortcomings and deliver more impactful performances in future cycles.
Amid a consistent failure of the Pakistan team 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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Pakistan’s top 5 wicket takers in the current WTC cycle
- Noman Ali: The Master of Spin
The left-arm slow bowler may have started his career with the national team a little late, but his determination and ability to take the team by storm has 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 remarkable performance in the home series against England where he was a constant problem for the English batsmen. The Pakistani spinner will be aiming to make a comeback in the squad against the West Indies in the home series following his exclusion from the squad for the tour of South Africa.
- Sajid Khan – Pakistan’s leading character
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 squad against England and once again proved why he is one of the most intense players Pakistan have in Test cricket. The 31-year-old is not only limited to theatre, but also has a remarkable career. He took 22 wickets for Pakistan last year, making him the second-highest wicket-taker for their national team. One of the highlights of his Test cricket journey for the Pakistan team is the flawless performance he put up in Multan when he took 7/111 for his team in 26.2 overs he bowled.
- Aamer Jamal – Pakistan’s reliable all-rounder
Jamal may have had a quiet series with the bat and bowl against South Africa, but the all-rounder’s abilities are well known in the cricketing community. The 28-year-old has managed to take 12 wickets in 2023 with a 6-wicket haul for the national team against Australia in Perth. In 2024, Jamal continued with the ball with an outstanding performance against the Aussies in Sydney. Thus, he took 21 wickets for Pakistan in the current WTC cycle.
- Khurram Shahzad: A beacon of consistency in the Pakistani side
The Pakistani has become a regular Test starter for Pakistan. 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 economic rate of 4.56 to his name. The number could have been more for Shahzad had a rib injury not affected his prospects in the Test team.
- Naseem Shah – A pacer with unlimited potential
Nase is considered by many to be the emerging leader of Pakistan’s pace attack. The youngster has already taken 60 wickets in the longest format of the game. However, his recent release from the Test team after Pakistan lost the first Test match against England at home stunted his progress in red-ball cricket. The 21-year-old returned to the Test side for the tour of South Africa and despite the team’s underwhelming performance, he took 4 wickets for his national side in the Centurion Test.
