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ICC Test Rankings: December 21st

Dec 21, 2021, 8:01 AM2 min read

International Cricket Council (ICC) updates its rankings after every series including all formats. Meanwhile, ICC has updated the Test rankings of batsmen, bowlers, and all-rounders after the 2nd Ashes Test. Australia batsman Marnus Labuschagne has scored a century and half-century as he moves up to the 2nd spot. Meanwhile, Aussies opener David Warner has moved up to 6th place as he levels Kohli's 756 points in ICC Test batsman rankings.

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However, let's take a look at the updated Test rankings for December 21st. This Test rankings include all the batsmen, bowlers, and all-rounders category.

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ICC Test Rankings: Batsmen

Rank Player Points
1 Joe Root 903
2 Marnus Labuschagne 894
3 Steven Smith 881
4 Kane Williamson 879
5 Rohit Sharma 797
6 David Warner 756
7 Virat Kohli 756
8 Dimuth Karunaratne 754
9 Babar Azam 750
10 Travis Head 717
Batsmen (updated till 21-12-2021)

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ICC Test Rankings: Bowlers

Rank Player Points
1 Pat Cummins 913
2 Ravichandran Ashwin 883
3 Shaheen Afridi 822
4 Josh Hazlewood 818
5 Tim Southee 814
6 Kagiso Rabada 798
7 Neil Wagner 794
8 James Anderson 786
9 Kyle Jamieson 764
10 Hasan Ali 760
Bowlers (updated till 21-12-2021)

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ICC Test Rankings: All-Rounders

Rank Player Points
1 Jason Holder 382
2 Ravichandran Ashwin 360
3 Ravindra Jadeja 346
4 Shakib Al Hasan 338
5 Ben Stokes 322
6 Kyle Jamieson 303
7 Mitchell Starc 278
8 Pat Cummins 250
9 Chris Woakes 238
10 Colin De Gramnhome 223
All-Rounders (updated till 21-12-2021)

N.B: All the rankings are updated till 21/12/2021.

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Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events

Curious about who holds the unwanted record? See the top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events, featuring unexpected names like Jasprit Bumrah, James Anderson and Virat Kohli.

Jun 22, 2025, 9:44 AM4 min read

Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com

Cricket is a game of glorious highs, as well as, not-so-glorious lows at times! Besides the massive sixes, aerial catches, and other heroic moments, there's the other side of the game where a player walks back in the pavilion without scoring a single run.

You got it right, we are talking about the infamous "duck." So, get ready to discover the top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events.

Here's the complete list:

10. Mohammed Siraj (11 ducks) | India

Mohammed Siraj holds a place in the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Mohammed Siraj getting out for a duck in a test match. Image | DafaNews

Known for his fiery and aggressive bowling for India, Mohammed Siraj holds the 10th place for most ducks in ICC events, which clearly states how batting is not his forte. Siraj has a total of 11 ducks out of 51 innings.

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9. Virat Kohli (11 ducks) | India

Virat Kohli holds a place in the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Virat Kohli walks back to the dugout after getting out for a duck. Image | ProBatsman

Virat Kohli being here is perhaps the most astonishing name on the list. Apart from his exceptional batting records across all formats, and having scored 6451 runs in ICC events, he also has 11 ducks in 166 innings.

8. Khaled Ahmed (12 ducks) | Bangladesh

Khaled Ahmed is one of the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Khaled Ahmed facing a bouncer while batting for Bangladesh in tests. Image | ESPNcricinfo

A right-arm medium fast bowler from Bangladesh, Khaled Ahmed, appears in the list for having 12 ducks in ICC events in the span of 2021 to 2024. His focus is primarily on bowling and he serves as a typical lower-order batsman.

7. Mominul Haque (12 ducks) | Bangladesh

Mominul Haque is among the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Mominul Haque after being dismissed for a duck. Image | ESPNcricinfo

Another Bangladeshi player with 12 ducks makes his way on the list. Mominul Haque, a left-handed batter and former captain of Bangladesh, holds the 7th position, despite delivering impressive ICC performances.

6. Keshav Maharaj (12 ducks) | South Africa

South Africa's Keshav Maharaj is among the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Keshav Maharaj batting for SA in an ICC tournament. Image | Outlook India

South Africa's leading orthodox spinner, Keshav Maharaj, who is known for his ability to surprise with the bat sometimes, also has 12 ducks in 65 innings. He is the only South African player in the list.

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5. Jonny Bairstow (12 ducks) | England

England's Jonny Bairstow is among the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Jonny Bairstow walking back after getting dismissed for a duck. Image | Sky Sports

Jonny Bairstow found himself walking back to the dugout without scoring a single run 12 times in an ICC event. His explosive strokeplay and skill-set is undeniably good, but it is the count for ducks that places him at no. 5 in here.

4. James Anderson (12 ducks) | England

England's James Anderson is among the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
James Anderson dismissed for a duck. Image | Arab News

England's legendary fast bowler, James Anderson, also has 12 ducks in ICC events, spanning from 2003 to 2024. For a player whose career has been defined by his unparalleled legacy, a few early dismissals do not really matter.

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3. Pat Cummins (13 ducks) | Australia

Australia's Pat Cummins is among the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Pat Cummins batting for Australia in ICC events. Image | Cricket Australia

Australia's captain and one of the world's premier all-rounder, Pat Cummins, has been out for a duck 13 times in ICC events. He has been remarkable with the ball and also backed up the team as a handy lower-order batter.

However, the intense quality of bowling and pressure in ICC tournaments make the best ones falter.

2. Tim Southee (14 ducks) | New Zealand

New Zealand's Tim Southee is among the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Tim Southee getting dismissed for a duck. Image | India TV News

Next up is New Zealand's swing master, who often showed a knack for hitting some powerful boundaries while batting down the order. That's right! Tim Southee has 14 ducks in ICC events, which is the second-most by any player.

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1. Jasprit Bumrah (21 ducks) | India

India's Jasprit Bumrah holds the first rank in Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Jasprit Bumrah goes for a duck. Image | Facebook

As we come down to the final name on the list, we find the world's best bowler Jasprit Bumrah, with 21 ducks, holding the place tight. The one who so frequently dismisses opponents for a duck, and holds spectacular bowling records, tops this chart as well.

Bumrah has stunned fans every time he has come down to play. Be it scoring the most runs in a single over in tests or having the most ducks, this man will get you everything!

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Joe Root vs Sachin Tendulkar – Test Stats Compared: Can Root break Sachin's record

As Joe Root needs only 2915 test runs to catch Sachin Tendulkar to become the highest run getter in test cricket, we bring you a comprehensive Joe Root vs Sachin Tendulkar test career comparison.

Jun 19, 2025, 4:53 PM5 min read

Joe Root vs Sachin Tendulkar – Test Stats Compared: Can Root break Sachin's record | sportzpoint.com

One is called the God of Cricket, and the other is perhaps the greatest test batter of his generation. Both Sachin Tendulkar and Joe Root have contributed to test cricket in their own way.

Since Root started his incredible run with the bat in 2021, everyone started the Joe Root vs Sachin Tendulkar comparison in test cricket. Some even suggested that the former English captain might even break Sachin Tendulkar's test record as well. 

Before India take on England in another mouthwatering five-test match series, we will try to analyse whose test career is better. Is it Joe Root or Sachin Tendulkar? Who is better in test cricket? 

Sachin Tendulkar in test cricket - in numbers

Sachin Tendulkar in test cricket - in numbers | sportzpoint.com
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Even before we get into comparing the players, we need to get the numbers right. 

Sachin, the highest run-getter in test and international cricket, scored 15921 test runs in a record 200 test matches. The Indian legend averaged 53.78 and also scored 51 test tons, which is also a record. 

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Debuted at the age of 16, soon, Sachin soon became the then second youngest ever test centurion at the age of 17 years 107 days old. Sachin created that record when he smashed an unbeaten 119 against England in Manchester in 1990. 

He is still the youngest Indian to score an international ton

Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave 100s 50s
Tests 200 329 33 15,921 248* 53.78 51 68

Other records Sachin has in his test career: 

  • Most fours in test cricket (2058)
  • Most fifties in test cricket (119)
  • Fastest to 10000, 13000, 14000, 15000 test runs
  • The only batter to surpass the mark of 14000 and 15000 test runs
  • 3rd most test innings without a duck (91)
  • 2nd most test hundreds in a calendar year (7 in 2010)

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Joe Root in test cricket - in numbers

Joe Root in test cricket - in numbers | sportzpoint.com
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Part of the modern fav-four in cricket, Joe Root debuted in 2012 against India and announced himself with a gritty 73 from 229 balls.

In his sixth test, he scored his first test hundred against New Zealand and then two tests later, he smashed a 180 against the Aussies at Lord's. 

With 13006, he is the fifth-highest run scorer in test cricket history. He is the highest international and test scorer for England. Moreover, he is also the batter with the most test tons and runs among active batters in world cricket. 

Root till now has played only 153 test matches and has a batting average of 50.80. Since the start of 2022, Root has scored 13 test tons, scoring 3475 runs at an average of 53.46. He is also the highest run scorer in World Test Championship history. 

Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave 100s 50s
Tests 153 279 23 13,006 262 50.80 36 65

Other records Root has in his test career:

  • 3rd most test runs in a calendar year (1708, in 2021)
  • 5th most test hundreds (36)
  • 6th most test hundreds in a calendar year (6 in 2021)
  • Most fifties in consecutive test matches (12)
  • 4th most test fifties (101)

Root vs Sachin in Test Cricket: Comparison

Sachin currently has a lead over Joe Root in every aspect of numbers in test cricket. The master blaster has better records than Root in test cricket.

But to compare them, we will have to compare them with the current number of matches Root has played so far.

Sachin after 153 test matches 

Runs: 12152

Innings: 250

Average: 54.25

100s: 39

50s: 51

Highest: 248*

Sachin in wins after 153 tests: 

Won: 48 tests

Runs: 4011

Average: 62.67

100s: 13

50s: 16

Root after 153 test matches

Runs: 13006

Innings: 279

Average: 50.80

100s: 36

50s: 65

Highest: 262

Root in wins after 153 test matches:

Wins: 70 tests

Runs: 6999

Average: 64.21

100s: 25

50s: 28

So, if we compare Sachin's record to Joe Root's after 153 test matches, we can see that Root is leading the chart with more runs and more fifties. But, Sachin has a better batting average, more hundreds. 

However, in 153 test matches, Root won 70 test matches for England while Sachin had only won 48 test matches as a player. Although their batting averages in winning causes are nearly the same, Root has scored nearly 3000 more test runs on winning occasions for England. 

Bonus: Did you know who was ahead after 145 test matches each for Sachin and Root? 

Can Root catch Sachin in test cricket?

Can Root catch Sachin in test cricket? - sportzpoint.com
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Although Joe Root has scored the most test runs if we compare their stats after 153 test matches, Sachin played nearly five years after playing his 153rd test match in 2008. 

Not only that, in those next 47 test matches he played for India, he scored 3769 runs at an average of 52.34 with 12 tons.

Root is currently 34, and can stretch his career for at least 4-5 years if he can stay fit. With the number of test matches England play every season, there is a certain possibility that Root can end up playing more than 200 test matches in his career. 

Even if he plays 47 more test matches and bats at least 75 innings, he would need 2915 test runs at an average of 38.87. 

With the current form Joe Root is in, this is quite possible for him to get. But, will he be able to keep the form like Sachin had done at the age of 35 and after? That's the question the World Cricket will be eyeing. 

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Most ICC Trophies by any men's team

Indian men's cricket team with seven ICC trophies are the second most successful team in men's cricket history. Australia with ten trophies lead the list of teams with the most ICC trophies.

Jun 15, 2025, 5:37 AM7 min read

Most ICC Trophies by any men's team

The International Cricket Council (ICC) conducts different cricket events and tournaments throughout the year. ICC tournaments are the biggest platforms in the game of cricket, where the top teams contest against each other for championship podiums.

Contributing to the team on a big stage like this will always be remembered for a long time. The ODI World Cup is conducted once every four years, whereas the Men's T20 World Cup is played every two years. The ICC Champions Trophy is where only the top 8 teams compete in each finals tournament.

Last but not least, the World Test Championship is played over two years. This article thoroughly talks about the men's cricketing teams that have won ICC trophies at some point in time. Let's take a look at the teams with the most ICC Trophies.

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Australia | 10

Most ICC Trophy wins by any team - Australia - sportzpoint.com

Australia's sheer dominance over other cricketing teams is nothing new. For decades, Australia has been executing out-of-ordinary performances and winning trophies for the country. Out of all the cricketing countries, Australia has the most ICC trophies.

Till now the Aussies won 10 ICC trophies. Australia is the only team to win 6 ICC World Cups. The most successful team in the Cricket World Cup clinched the trophy in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, and 2023. Interestingly Australia made a record of being the only team to win the trophy in all the countries that hosted the World Cup.

Australia won the ICC Champions Trophy twice in 2006 and 2009 against West Indies and New Zealand respectively. Lastly, Australia lifted their first-ever ICC T20 World Cup trophy after defeating New Zealand in the 2021 T20 World Cup. They claimed the ICC World Test Championship after defeating India at the Oval by a huge margin of 209 runs.

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India | 7

Most ICC Trophies by any men's team

India sits in the second position on this prestigious list of most ICC Trophies by any team. India won their first-ever ICC World Cup in 1983 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev. Later again 28 years, the men in blue won the World Cup for the second time under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni in 2011.

The Indian men's cricket team also reached the semifinals four times in 1987, 1996, 2015, and 2019. Meantime, they lost in two finals in 2003 and 2023.

The men in blue won the Champions Trophy thrice. First, in 2002, both the finalists India and Sri Lanka were declared the co-champions of the 2002 Champions Trophy. In the 2013 edition, India defeated England by 5 runs and won the Champions Trophy for the second time in Birmingham. Their latest triumph came via Champions Trophy 2025, as they defeated New Zealand by four wickets in Dubai in the final.

Lastly, India won the inaugural edition of the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007 after defeating Pakistan in Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. In the 2024 T20 World Cup, India defeated  South Africa by 7 runs to lift the trophy for the second time.

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West Indies | 5

West Indies 2016 T20 World Cup winners - sportzpoint.com

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Next on this list is West Indies with a total of 5 ICC trophies. The first-ever ICC World Cup final was won by West Indies in 1975. West Indies once again continued their reign in the next edition of the World Cup as well, in 1979. The Caribbean team also won the Champions Trophy in 2004. Lastly, West Indies became the winner of the ICC T20 World Cup twice; once against Sri Lanka in 2012 and the other time against England in 2016.

England | 3

England team after winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022.  | Sportz Point
England team after winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022. Image- ICC

Till 2010, the England team has not had any ICC Tournament. But, it was in 2010, when they won their first ICC T20 World Cup against arch-rival Australia. Craig Kieswetter guided them home in the final for their first-ever ICC Trophy. Post that, they have been a phenomenal white-ball team and won two ICC World Cups since then.

In 2019, they won their first ICC Men's ODI World Cup as Ben Stokes made all the difference in the final against England in a match where boundary count helped England to win the World Cup.

England's latest ICC Trophy triumph came under Jos Buttler as they became the first-ever team in Cricket history to hold the ODI and T20 World Cup at the same time. Jos Buttler and company won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 as Sam Curran won the player of the tournament after taking 13 wickets with the ball. Curran also was the player of the match in the final as well.

Pakistan | 3

Most ICC Trophy wins by any team - sportzpoint.com

Pakistan sits in the fourth position on the list of most ICC Trophy wins by any team with 3 ICC trophies. The first-ever ICC trophy won by Pakistan was during the 1992 cricket World Cup. Pakistan defeated England in the final and won by 22 runs.

The next ICC trophy won by Pakistan was in the 2009 T20 World Cup where they beat Sri Lanka in the final and won the title by 8 wickets. The most recent and last ICC win of Pakistan is the 2017 Champions Trophy where they defeated India by 180 runs.

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Sri Lanka | 3

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With 3 ICC trophies, Sri Lanka sits in 5th position on this list. Sri Lanka won their first-ever ICC World Cup in 1996 where they played against Australia in the final hosted in Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. They went ahead to win their next ICC trophy in the 2002 Champions Trophy. The winner of the tournament is actually both India and Sri Lanka as both the finalist teams were declared as co-champions.

The last time Sri Lanka won an ICC Trophy was when they defeated India in the 2014 T20 World Cup hosted in Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium Dhaka.

New Zealand | 2

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The New Zealand cricket team has won a total of 2 ICC trophies since they started competing in tournaments conducted by ICC. The Kiwis won their first-ever ICC Trophy in the 2000 Champions Trophy. Nairobi hosted the final of New Zealand vs India where New Zealand won the match by 4 wickets.

The next ICC Trophy won by the Kiwis was the ICC World Test Championship. Once again, New Zealand played against India in the final of an ICC event and clinched the trophy in the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship final.

Read also: Winners list of last 10 ICC Tournaments

South Africa | 2

Most ICC Trophies by any men's team

South Africa have broken the jinx and finally won an ICC trophy after 27 years, only their second ICC title after beating Australia by five wickets at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground to become World Test champions. Chasing 282 runs to win, Aiden Markram registered his eighth Test century and played one of the most important knocks of his career with 136 runs to guide the Proteas to a historic win.

Meanwhile, in the 1998 ICC Champions Trophy hosted in Bangladesh, South Africa beat West Indies in the final to win their first ICC title. Jacques Kallis was exceptional and contributed the most to the team reaching and winning the final and was awarded the player of the tournament. He hit a century and picked up a five-wicket haul as well.

Note: The stats include shared trophies. The article was first written by Shreya Ghosh and then got edited by Abishek Goswami.

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Best figures in ICC WTC Final

Explore the top bowling performances in ICC World Test Championship Finals, featuring Pat Cummins' recent 6/28 against SA, which tops the list for best figures in ICC WTC Final.

Jun 13, 2025, 11:14 AM3 min read

Best figures in ICC WTC Final | sportzpoint.com

In the high-stakes match of WTC final, every run saved and every wicket taken matters. This article will provide you with some extraordinary spells of bowlers around the world that made a big impact for their respective teams.

These figures define the epitome of world-class bowling performances in WTC finals. Get ready to dive into the best figures in ICC WTC Final.

1. Pat Cummins (6/28) vs SA, Lord's, 2025

Pat Cummins has the Best figures in ICC WTC Final | sportzpoint.com
Pat Cummins in WTC Final 2025. Image | Instagram

The Australian Captain, Pat Cummins dismantled South Africa's batting line-up in their first innings of WTC 2025 Final, taking 6 wickets for just 28 runs. After getting bowled out for 212 while batting first, his spell restricted SA to only 138, providing them a 74-run lead.

His exceptional spell included dismissals of batters like Temba Bavuma, David Bendingham, and others. He also became the Australian captain with most 5-wicket hauls in Tests, and holds the 2nd place overall.

This performance bounds us to ask: Is Pat Cummins the greatest test bowling captain of this generation?

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2. Kyle Jamieson (5/31) vs IND, Southampton, 2021

Kyle Jamieson has one of the Best figures in ICC WTC Final | sportzpoint.com
Kyle Jamieson in WTC 2021 Final. Image | ESPNcricinfo

The tall New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson was phenomenal in their inaugural WTC win against India in 2021. He exploited the English conditions perfectly and took 5 wickets for 31 runs, which included the dismissal of India's test legend, Virat Kohli.

Jamieson was also awarded Player of the Match in the final, which explains how crucial his performance was for their victory.

3. Kagiso Rabada (5/51) vs AUS, Lord's, 2025

Kagiso Rabada has one of the Best figures in ICC WTC Final | sportzpoint.com
Kagiso Rabada in WTC 2025 Final against Australia. Image | Mint

The WTC 2025 Final saw another bowling brilliance from South African pacer Kagiso Rabada this time, who stands at the 3rd place with his 5 wickets for 51 runs against Australia.

Rabada marked his comeback for SA with vital dismissals of Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green in quick succession with his fiery deliveries.

4. Nathan Lyon (4/41) vs IND, The Oval, 2023

Nathan Lyon has one of the Best figures in ICC WTC Final | sportzpoint.com
Nathan Lyon in WTC 2023 Final against India. Image | BBC

Australia's veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon played a crucial role in the second innings of the WTC 2023 Final. He used the assistance of the pitch and cleaned up India's lower order, including the decisive final wicket that sealed the victory.

He took 4 wickets for 41 runs with an economy of 2.64.

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5. Tim Southee (4/48) vs IND, Southampton, 2021

Tim Southee has one of the Best figures in ICC WTC Final | sportzpoint.com
Tim Southee in WTC 2021 Final against India. Image | BBC

New Zealand's swing maestro Tim Southee provided crucial breakthroughs in India's second innings of the 2021 final. He took 4 wickets for 48 runs, bowling for 19 overs, and delivered what Jamieson did in the first innings for them.

Southee dismissed Shami and Bumrah to wrap up the match quickly with his effective bowling.

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Best figures in an ICC Tournament Final

Only a select few bowlers have dominated an ICC Final with their destructive spell and performances. Discover how Pat Cummins breaks record of best figures in an ICC Tournament Finals.

Jun 13, 2025, 11:14 AM4 min read

Best figures in an ICC Tournament Final | sportzpoint.com

Winning an ICC tournament final demands exceptional skill from every player, but history shows that a phenomenal bowling performance can be the ultimate difference-maker. Destructive spells can break down the opposition in no-time and seal the victory single-handedly.

It is time to revisit such unbelievably good performances from bowlers across the world. Check out the list of best figures in an ICC tournament final.

1. Pat Cummins (6/28) vs SA | ICC WTC 2025 Final

Pat Cummins has the Best figures in an ICC Tournament Final | sportzpoint.com
Pat Cummins in WTC 2025 Final va SA. Image | News18
  • Wickets: 6
  • Runs: 28
  • Overs: 18.1
  • Economy: 1.54

Pat Cummins' 6/28 against South Africa in the 2025 WTC Final has broken all the long-standing record for best figures in an ICC tournament final. On a challenging Lord's pitch, he brilliantly ripped through the South African batting line-up in their first innings.

Cummins was particularly impactful after the lunch break on Day 2, where he single-handedly shattered their middle and lower order, taking wickets of the skipper Bavuma, Wiaan Mulder, and others.

His spell restricted the Proteas to only 138 runs, giving Australia a first-innings lead of 74 runs.

read Also: Most 5-wicket hauls by a captain in Tests

2. Jacques Kallis (5/30) vs WI | ICC Champions Trophy 1998 Final

Jacques Kallis has one of the Best figures in an ICC Tournament Final | sportzpoint.com
Jacques Kallis in action against WI in 1998 ICC Champions Trophy Final. Image | Cricket Times
  • Wickets: 5
  • Runs: 30
  • Overs: 7.3
  • Economy: 4.00

Jacques Kallis was the key all-rounder who helped South Africa secure their first-ever ICC title in 1998 with his spectacular performance. He contributed with the bat, but what stood out was his 5-wicket haul (for only 30 runs) that took down half of the West Indies batting line-up.

This performance was a glimpse of the wonderful career he had as one of the world's premier all-rounders.

3. Kyls Jamieson (5/31) vs IND | ICC WTC 2021 Final

Kyle Jamieson is one of the Best figures in an ICC Tournament Final | sportzpoint.com
Kyle Jamieson in ICC WTC 2021 Final. Image | ESPNcricinfo
  • Wickets: 5
  • Runs: 31
  • Overs: 22
  • Economy: 1.40

Kyle Jamieson literally blew team India away with his 5/31 spell in the WTC 2021 Final, earning the trophy as well as POTM title. His ability to produce extra bounce on a green Southampton pitch dismissed dangerous batters like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant.

His spell helped New Zealand take a lead in the first innings which was crucial for their eight-wicket victory.

4. Joel Garner (5/38) vs ENG | ICC Cricket World Cup 1979 Final

Joel Garner has one of the Best figures in an ICC Tournament Final | sportzpoint.com
Joel Garner in ICC CWC 1979. Image | Getty Images 
  • Wickets: 5
  • Runs: 38
  • Overs: 11
  • Economy: 3.45

Joel Garner's 5/38 against England in the 1979 CWC Final is one of the most iconic spells in the World Cup history. His towering height and lethal accuracy bagged him five wickets in a mere 11 balls.

After Viv Richards' magnificent century in the first innings, which put out a strong 286 on board, Garner brilliantly took the charge to slow the English batters down, never letting them reach near the total.

This performance secured a 98-run victory for West Indies, along with their second consecutive World Cup win.

Read Also: Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

5. Gary Gilmour (5/48) vs WI (ICC Cricket World Cup 1975 Final)

Gary Gilmour has one of the Best figures in an ICC Tournament Final | sportzpoint.com
Gary Gilmour in CWC 1975. Image | ESPNcricinfo
  • Wickets: 5
  • Runs: 48
  • Overs: 12
  • Economy: 4.00

Gary Gilmour was Australia's star bowler in the ICC CWC 1975 Final who gave all his efforts taking 5 wickets for 48 runs but the team ultimately fell short at the end. Coming off a stunning 6/14 in the semi-final, he continued his impressive form on the biggest stage.

His spell provided Australia a fighting chance to defend the total in a high-scoring final match, making it one of the very few five-wicket hauls ever taken in a World Cup Final.

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