Top 5 best bowling figures by Scott Boland in test cricket

Scott Boland made his test debut in 2021.

Australian seamer Scott Boland is one of the most underrated fast bowlers of the current generation. Despite his exceptional bowling discipline and impressive record in domestic cricket, Boland couldn’t get the opportunity in Australia’s test side due to the presence of the star-studded pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Pat Cummins.

Boland made his test debut in 2021 at the age of 32 against England in Melbourne and set the stage on fire instantly to become the first-choice back-up pacer.

Starting his career as a seam movement specialist, the tall pacer has added various weapons like reverse swing to his arsenal.

In this article, we will take a look at the top five innings bowling figures of Scott Boland in test cricket.

Top five best bowling figures by Scott Boland in test cricket

5. 3/30 vs England, 2022, Sydney

One of Boland’s impactful performances in test cricket came in Sydney during the Ashes 2021-22. Boland’s 3/30 helped Australia rattle England in the second innings.

The game took a dramatic turn on the fifth day as frequent rain delays and a brave batting effort from Stuart Broad and James Anderson helped England secure a draw.

4. 3/18 vs England, 2022, Hobart

Scott Boland produced a match-winning performance against England at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart, in January 2022.

Having a 115-run lead, the Australian batting lineup collapsed for just 155 runs in the second innings. With 270 runs to defend, Boland produced a sensational bowling display, picking up 3/18, including the key wickets of Joe Root and Sam Billings.

Boland’s spell helped Australia bundle out England for only 124 runs.

3. 3/16 vs West Indies, 2022, Adelaide

The Victorian speedster showcased his elite prowess with the ball in hand during the Adelaide test of West Indies’ tour of Australia in 2022. After posting 511 runs in their first innings, Australia’s bowling attack dismissed the visitors for 214 runs.

Boland starred for the hosts, recording figures of 3/16 including the dismissals of Kraigg Brathwaite and Jermaine Blackwood. Australia ultimately won the test by a massive margin of 419 runs.

2. 4/36 vs England, 2022, Sydney

Boland recorded excellent figures of 4/36 against England in Sydney in 2022 in the second test match of his career. Boland ran through the England batting order in the first innings of the Sydney test with a four-wicket haul to restrict the visitors to 294 runs.

His exceptional spell included important wickets of Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow. The game ended in an exciting draw, with England surviving the last two overs of the game with one wicket in hand.

1. 6/7 vs England, 2021, Melbourne

Scott Boland’s best innings bowling figures in test cricket are 6/7, which came on his debut against England in 2021 in Melbourne.

Boland’s six-fer helped the hosts restrict England to just 68 runs in their second innings. What makes this bowling performance special is the fact that it came in a critical situation with England having an opportunity to post a challenging target for Australia.

Boland’s efforts saw Australia win the Boxing Day test by an innings and 14 runs. The pacer bagged the Player of the Match award on his debut.

(All stats are updated till 27th December, 2024)

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