Top 5 best bowling figures by Josh Hazlewood in test cricket

Josh Hazlewood made his test debut in 2010.

Australian seamer Josh Hazlewood is regarded as one of the most underrated fast bowlers of the current generation. Known for his impeccable bowling discipline, Hazlewood is the part of the highly decorated Australian fast bowling trio along with Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins.

Hazlewood made his test debut in 2014 against India in Brisbane. Starting his career as a swing specialist, the lanky seamer has added various weapons like reverse swing and effective bouncers to his arsenal.

The New South Wales pacer has delivered many match-winning performances for Australia in the longest format of the game. He often goes under the radar in the presence of Starc and Cummins, but is equally effective as them.

In this article, we will take a look at the top five innings bowling figures by Josh Hazlewood in test cricket.

Top five best bowling figures by Josh Hazlewood in test cricket

5. 5/30 vs England, 2019, Leeds

One of Hazlewood’s most memorable performances in test cricket came at Leeds during the Ashes 2019. Hazlewood’s 5/30 helped Australia bowl England out for just 67 runs in the first innings.

The game took a dramatic turn on the fourth day as Ben Stokes produced a heroic unbeaten century, leading England to an epic one-wicket victory.

4. 5/8 vs India, 2020, Adelaide

Josh Hazlewood produced a match-winning performance against India at the Adelaide Oval in December 2020.

Replying to India’s tally of 244 runs, Australia were bowled out for 191 runs in their first innings. With his side trailing by 53 runs, Hazlewood produced a sensational display, picking up 5/8, including the key wickets of Ajinkya Rahane and Mayank Agarwal.

Hazlewood’s magical spell helped Australia bundle out India for only 36 runs. The hosts then won the game by eight wickets.

3. 6/89 vs South Africa, 2016, Hobart

Hazlewood showcased his elite prowess with the ball in hand during the Hobart test of South Africa’s 2016 tour of Australia. After posting just 85 runs in their first innings, Australia’s bowling attack, led by Josh Hazlewood, dismissed the Proteas for 326 runs.

Hazlewood starred for the hosts, recording figures of 6/89, including the dismissals of Hashim Amla and Faf Du Plessis. However, another batting collapse in Australia’s second innings led to their defeat by an innings and 80 runs.

2. 6/70 vs New Zealand, 2015, Adelaide

Hazlewood’s second-best innings bowling figures in test cricket are 6/70, which he recorded against New Zealand at Adelaide in 2015 in the first-ever day-night test match.

Hazlewood, after taking three wickets in New Zealand’s first innings, ran through the Kiwi batting order in their second innings with a six-wicket haul to restrict the visitors to 202 runs.

The lanky pacer’s exceptional spell included important wickets of Tom Latham and Ross Taylor. Australia won the test by three wickets. Hazlewood was named Player of the Match for picking up nine wickets in the game.

1. 6/67 vs India, 2017, Bengaluru

Josh Hazlewood’s best innings bowling figures in test cricket are 6/67, which came against India in 2017 in Bengaluru.

Hazlewood’s six-fer helped the visitors restrict India to 274 runs in their second innings. What makes this bowling performance special is the fact that it came on a spin-friendly pitch at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Despite Hazlewood’s valiant efforts, Australia lost the game by 75 runs on the fourth day.

(All stats are updated till 23rd December 2024)

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