Pink Ball Test: The testimonial of Test has been one of the classiest thing happened in world cricket. One of the major boons is presented to the cricketing world is “Pink Ball Test”. This innovation summarized the concept of Test cricket and for it’s fans as well.
When it comes to it’s predators “The Bowlers”, they have been the show-stoppers with the pink cherry. With it’s help, bowlers are getting their mojo back in terms of swing, pace, and bounce.
Here are the top-5 wicket-takers in Pink Ball Test history:
Mitchell Starc (Australia) : 72 wickets
The Australian spearhead, Mitchell Starc tops the list when it comes to taking wickets with pink ball. Starc is the only bowler to surpass 70+wickets with the pink ball. Starc has a tally of 72 wickets.
Nathan Lyon (Australia): 43 wickets
The only spinner on this list, Nathan Lyon is second on this list. Lyon has been the flamboyant spinner for the Aussies. With the pink ball, Lyon scalped 43 wickets in 12 matches.
Josh Hazlewood (Australia): 36 wickets
Another Aussie spearhead, Josh Hazlewood lists 3rd on this list. Hazlewood is one of the most accurate bowlers of the modern generation. Hazlewood scalped 36 wickets in 7 pink ball tests.
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Pat Cummins (Australia): 35 wickets
The current Aussie skipper, Pat Cummins lists 4th on this list. With his pace and bounce, Cummins is one of the threats to the batters in the longest format of the game. In Pink Ball Tests, Cummins scalped 35 wickets in 7 matches.
James Anderson (England): 24 wickets
The last on this list is the former legendary bowler, James Anderson. Anderson is the only non-Aussie bowler on this list with 24 wickets in Pink Ball Tests.
