New Delhi. By the end of 2023, the world of cricket has seen significant landmark events, including the World Test Championship final, the One Day International (ODI) World Cup, and various Ashes series. The bowlers who bowled the most overs in the year 2023 and their statistics are given. Topping the list are bowlers from Australia, the team that emerged victorious in both the ODI World Cup and Test Championship finals. Apart from him, the top five in this list also includes New Zealand bowlers, who have been performing consistently across all formats. Let us know in detail about the top five bowlers who bowled the most overs in 2023 and the number of overs bowled by them.
Top 5 bowlers who bowled most overs in 2023 and their statistics
- pat cummins
- Country: Australia
- Total overs: 389.4
- Total wickets: 49
- Bowling average: 7.9 overs per wicket
- matt henry
- Country: New Zealand
- Total overs: 364.5
- Total wickets: 52
- Bowling average: 7 overs per wicket
- Tim Southee
- Country: New Zealand
- Total overs: 357.1
- Total wickets: 51
- Mitchell Starc
- Country: Australia
- Total overs: 245.1
- Total wickets: 59
- Josh Hazlewood
- Country: Australia
- Total overs: 308.3
- Total wickets: 49
Additional Information
- Australia, winners of the 2023 ODI World Cup and Test Championship final, dominate the top spot in the list.
- New Zealand also has a strong representation in the top 5 bowlers.
- Australian captain Pat Cummins is at the forefront of bowling the most overs in 2023.
- Australia’s left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc also performed remarkably with 59 wickets.
- New Zealand’s experienced fast bowlers Tim Southee and Matt Henry finished third and second respectively.
Notable Achievements
- Pat Cummins displayed exceptional leadership and bowling skills throughout the year.
- Mitchell Starc also had a significant contribution and his performances earned him a high-profile bid in the IPL 2024 auction.
- New Zealand’s bowlers played an important role in their team’s success in 2023.