Big Bash League 2022-23 leading wicket-takers: Know the top bowlers

The Big Bash League 2022-23 got underway on a thrilling note after Sydney Thunder, who are aiming to win only their second title since 2015-16, registered a narrow one-wicket victory over Melbourne Stars.

Thunder’s pacer Gurinder Sandhu, who was eventually named the Player of the Match for his all-round performance in the game, got the first wicket of that match when he dismissed Joe Clarke for 11 runs.

The wicket flagged off the enthralling race for the Golden Arm award, which is given to the leading wicket-taker at the end of each season. 

Sydney Sixer seamer Sean Abbott and Perth Scorchers’ fast bowler Andrew Tye, who are the leading wicket-takers in Big Bash League history, feature among the top wicket-takers for the ongoing campaign.  

While Sean Abbott got his season up and running with a 3/37 in his team’s 51-run loss against Adelaide Strikers, Andrew Tye’s 2/26 in his side’s first match of the season against Sydney Sixers helped them win in what was the repeat of last year’s final.

So far, Adelaide Strikers’ fast bowler Henry Thornton has recorded the best bowling figures in BBL 2022-23. Thornton’s breathtaking spell of 5/3 was at the forefront of Sydney Thunder’s miserable night, where they were bowled out for 15, recording the lowest score in T20 cricket.

How about this guy! 🔥🔥
Henry took 5-3, the fourth best figures in the Big Bash. What a start to the tournament he's had! #BBL12 #StrikeShow pic.twitter.com/UcPJBgU9XD

— Adelaide Strikers (@StrikersBBL) December 16, 2022

Meanwhile, Adelaide Strikers’ captain Peter Siddle, who topped the wicket-takers charts last season with 30 scalps, has been in contrasting form this time out. He has picked up just three wickets in the first seven matches. 

Daniel Sams (2019-20) and Peter Siddle (2021-22) are the only players to take 30 wickets in a single BBL edition.

Aussie duo Jhye Richardson and Jason Behrendorff alongside Englishman Luke Wood are in the mix to conclude the ongoing season as the top wicket-taker and are making full use of the pace and bounce on offer on Australian wickets to torment the opposition batters.

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