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MOST WICKETS IN WTC
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TIM SOUTHEE (51)
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An experienced campaigner, Tim Southee played a major role in New Zealand’s entry into the finals of the World Test Championship (WTC). The Kiwi seamer grabbed 51 wickets from just 10 WTC matches and has 3 five-wicket hauls to his name.
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NATHAN LYON (56)
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Nathan Lyon once again proved his stature as Australia’s No.1 spinner, with 56 scalps from 14 WTC matches. He has 4 five-wicket hauls and 1 ten-wicket haul under his belt. Despite his superb show, Australia failed to secure a WTC final spot.
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RAVICHANDRAN ASHWIN (67)
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Team India have reaped the benefits of their premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in the WTC. He took 67 wickets, which includes 4 five-wicket hauls, off 13 WTC games to help India set up a summit clash with New Zealand next month.
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STUART BROAD (69)
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Stuart Broad was impressive in the WTC inaugural season, though England failed to cross the lines for a place in the finals. The 34-year-old claimed 69 wickets from 17 Test matches and recorded 2 four-wickets and 1 ten-wicket haul in the process.
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PAT CUMMINS (70)
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Pat Cummins leads the pack with most wickets in the maiden season of the WTC. The Australian’s 70 wickets from 14 matches have propelled him to the top of rankings among Test bowlers. Surprisingly, Cummins just has 1 five-wicket haul in the WTC.
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