There are many more talented fast bowlers who have represented the Pakistan cricket team and contributed to the team’s success. It is worth noting that Pakistan has a rich history of producing successful pacers who made waves in the game of cricket. Most of the bowlers have left a lasting impact on international cricket.
However, not many bowlers from Pakistan thrived in the longest format of the game. Taking a 10-wicket haul isn’t everyone’s cup of tea as it requires incredible skill, consistency and the potential to consistently outsmart the batsmen. In this article, let’s take a glimpse at the three Pakistani bowlers with the most 10-wicket hauls.
1. Imran Khan – 6 ten-wicket hauls
Imran Khan was a legendary all-rounder of the Pakistan cricket team. The former Pakistan captain carved out a reputation as a vital fast bowler in his early years. He is best known for his potential to generate pace and movement, which made him a lethal bowler. Overall, he took 362 wickets in Tests including 23 fifers and 6 ten-wicket hauls.
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2. Wasim Akram – 5 ten-wicket hauls
Wasim Akram is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time. He is also tagged as the best left-arm pacer in the world. He is best known for his sheer pace, swing, and seam movement. He perfected the art of reverse swing during the heydays of his career and was one of the vital cogs of Pakistan’s success during the 1990s. Overall, he took 414 wickets in Tests including 25 fifers and 5 ten-wicket hauls in Tests.
3. Waqar Younis – 5 ten-wicket hauls
Pakistan’s bowling great Waqar Younis was one of the vital cogs of Pakistan’s bowling set-up during the heydays of his cricketing career. Overall, he has accounted for 373 dismissals in the longest format of the game. Overall, he has taken 22 fifers and 5 ten-wicket hauls in the longest format of the game. He registered his personal best bowling figures of 13/135 in the longest format.
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