Standout Bowlers For Australia in First Match of Ashes

The first Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston has been dominated by the bowlers, with Australian bowlers wreaking havoc and causing upheaval in the highly anticipated opening match of the Ashes series. The outstanding performances of Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood have been instrumental in the Australian team’s formidable display, showcasing their skill, precision, and ability to dismantle England’s batting lineup.

In the second inning, Australian bowlers were led by Nathan Lyon, who took 4 wickets for 149 runs in the first inning, and Josh Hazelwood, who took 2 wickets for 61 runs. Pat Cummins also chipped in with 4 wickets for 63 runs in the second innings.

Meanwhile, star spinner Lyon scalped a total of 8 wickets, 4-4 in two innings. The English batsmen struggled against the Australian bowling attack, with only Joe Root (118) and Jonny Bairstow (78) making significant contributions.

The Australian bowlers were able to extract plenty of movement from the Edgbaston pitch, which was helpful in the swinging conditions. They also bowled with great discipline, making it difficult for the English batsmen to score runs. 

Standout bowlers For Australia in Ashes 2023

Nathan Lyon

The Australian spinner was a bit more expensive on day 1, but he still managed to take a total of 8 wickets with 4 wickets in each inning. The ace spinner broke the waist of England’s batting line-up by scalping 8 wickets in total.

Pat Cummins

The Australian captain was in superb form on day 1. Despite a failure in taking any wicket in the first inning of the match, the skipper shone in the second inning and scalped 4 wickets. He bowled with great pace and accuracy and was able to extract plenty of movement from the Edgbaston pitch.

Josh Hazelwood

The right-arm seamer was also impressive on day 1. The experienced bowler took a total of 3 wickets with 2 in the first and 1 in the second inning of the game. He bowled with great control, and was able to get the ball to seam and swing.