WTC 2021-23: Top five bowling spells of the cycle
WTC 2021-23: Top five spells (Source: Twitter)
The World Test Championship (WTC)’s second cycle has been a true spectacle, producing a tapestry of classic games and standout performances from both the bat and the ball. These top five bowling spells that enthralled fans and cemented themselves as legendary moments in the history of the sport come to mind when we pause to consider the magnificent tapestry of the 2021–23 World Test Championship (WTC).
5. Nathan Lyon – 8/64 vs India, Indore, 2023
The first innings saw Lyon’s outstanding effort allow him to claim amazing figures of 3/35, much aiding India’s pitiful total of 109. But Lyon showed off his talent in the second inning. He broke through India’s defenses with an astonishing 8/64 haul, taking vital wickets like Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Ravichandran Ashwin. India was eventually knocked out for 163 runs as Lyon’s unrelenting bowling attack took shape, leaving Australia with a comparatively simple goal of 76 runs.
