Most 5 Wickets Hauls in The Ashes
The Ashes is one of the most fiercely contested rivalries in cricket, and over the years, some of the greatest bowlers in the world have taken to the field to try and help their team win. Here are the top 5 bowlers who have taken the most five-wicket hauls in Ashes matches
- Sydney Barnes (12)
The English bowler Sydney Barnes is the all-time leader in Ashes five-wicket hauls, with 12. He played 20 Ashes matches between 1901 and 1912 and took 106 wickets at an average of 21.58. Barnes was a fast bowler who was known for his ability to swing the ball both ways. He was also a very accurate bowler, and he often bowled long spells without giving away many runs.
- Tom Richardson (11)
The English bowler Tom Richardson is the second-highest Ashes five-wicket haul taker, with 11. He played 24 Ashes matches between 1893 and 1898 and took 88 wickets at an average of 25.22. Richardson was a fast bowler who was known for his ability to generate pace and bounce. He was also a very accurate bowler, and he often bowled long spells without giving away many runs.
- Terry Alderman (11)
The Australian bowler Terry Alderman is the third-highest Ashes five-wicket haul taker, with 11. He played 17 Ashes matches between 1981 and 1991 and took 100 wickets at an average of 21.17. Alderman was a fast bowler who was known for his ability to swing the ball both ways. He was also a very aggressive bowler, and he often took wickets with his pace and bounce.
- Charlie Turner (11)
The Australian bowler Charlie Turner is the fourth-highest Ashes five-wicket haul taker, with 11. He played 21 Ashes matches between 1887 and 1895 and took 101 wickets at an average of 16.53. Turner was a medium-fast bowler who was known for his ability to swing the ball sharply. He was also a very accurate bowler, and he often bowled long spells without giving away many runs.
- Clarrie Grimmett (11)
The Australian bowler Clarrie Grimmett is the fifth-highest Ashes five-wicket haul taker, with 11. He played 24 Ashes matches between 1925 and 1934 and took 106 wickets at an average of 32.44. Grimmett was a leg-spinner who was known for his ability to turn the ball sharply. He was also a very accurate bowler, and he often bowled long spells without giving away many runs.
