Top 5 Australian bowlers with most test wickets at the Gabba, Brisbane

Only two Australian bowlers have more than 60 test wickets at the Gabba.

The Australian Cricket team have been blessed with a pool of great, match-winning bowlers throughout their history. While they have excelled at both home and abroad, Australian bowlers have often been really tough to face in home conditions.

Among Australia’s premier test venues, the Gabba in Brisbane stands out as a fortress for the Aussies. Known for its extra pace and bounce, the ground has witnessed the Aussies dismantle oppositions for decades. Between 1988 and 2020, Australia maintained an undefeated streak in Brisbane.

In this article, we will take a look at the top five Australian bowlers who have taken most test wickets at the Gabba, Brisbane.

Top five Australian bowlers with most test wickets at the Gabba, Brisbane

5. Pat Cummins – 40 wickets

Current Australian captain Pat Cummins has picked up 40 wickets in seven tests in Brisbane at an average of only 18.22. His impressive tally also includes three five-wicket hauls at the venue.

Known for his persistence, Pat Cummins is a part of one of the most iconic fast bowling trios along with Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood.

His best bowling performance of 6/23 at the venue came against Sri Lanka in 2019.

4. Mitchell Starc – 47 wickets

Left-arm speedster Mitchell Starc is one of the deadliest bowlers in the world when conditions are even a little helpful. Known for his potent in-swingers, Starc has been an integral part of the Australian test team since his debut in 2011.

Starc has taken a total of 47 test wickets in 11 matches at the Gabba at an average of 28.93. Starc’s best bowling figures of 4/52 at this venue came against Pakistan in 2019.

3. Nathan Lyon – 51 wickets

Australia’s most successful off-spinner, Nathan Lyon, has taken 51 wickets in 13 tests in Brisbane with an average of 28.31.

What makes Lyon special is his ability to consistently bowl at one spot. Lyon is also the only specialist bowler to play 100 consecutive test matches for Australia.

Lyon stands as Australia’s second most successful spinner (532*) behind Shane Warne (708).

2. Glenn McGrath – 65 wickets

Known for his impeccable line and length, Glenn McGrath boats an impressive record at the Gabba. Nicknamed “Pigeon,” McGrath claimed 65 wickets in just 13 tests at an outstanding average of 21.75 in Brisbane. His remarkable record at the venue includes four five-wicket hauls, the most by any Australian bowler.

His best bowling performance at the Gabba is 6/17, which came against the West Indies in 2000 and earned him the Player of the Match award as it helped Australia to a dominant win by an innings and 126 runs.

1. Shane Warne – 68 wickets

Legendary leg spinner Shane Warne is the most successful Australian test bowler at the Gabba with 68 wickets. What makes Warne stand out is the fact that he achieved this remarkable feat as a leg spinner on the pacer-friendly Brisbane pitch.

Warne’s impressive wicket tally at the Gabba has come at an average of 20.30, including three five-wicket hauls.

Warne is the second-most successful test bowler in history, with 708 wickets, second only to Muttiah Muralitharan’s 800 wickets.

(All stats are updated till 13th December, 2024)

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