Top 5 bowling spells of 2016

#3 Stuart Broad 6/17 vs South Africa at Johannesburg

Stuart Broad was unstoppable at the Wanderers

In their own backyard, South Africa had to hustle after losing the first Test and managing to eke out a draw in the second. It was imperative for the Proteas to win the third in order to keep their hopes alive of a series victory against England.

After the end of the first innings of the third Test at Johannesburg, there was hardly any difference between the two sides with England managing a slender lead of ten runs. But Stuart Broad drilled the final nail in the coffin of South Africa’s chances by picking up a six-wicket haul in twelve odd overs.

The Bull Ring witnessed one of the greatest spells of all time as Broad disseminated despair in the Proteas camp, pinning down one batsman after the other. South Africa was bundled out for a meagre 83 runs, leaving England with 74 to win, which they accomplished without much fuss.