Bowlers with most five-wicket hauls in WTC history

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Bowlers with most five-wicket hauls in WTC history: Indian cricket team's experienced fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has registered another world record in his name. Let us tell you that now he has become the first bowler to take the most five-wicket hauls or fifers in World Test Championship history. Bumrah has surpassed former veteran spinner R Ashwin in this matter, who had done this feat a total of 11 times in WTC.

But now Bumrah has left Ashwin behind. Bumrah registered this unique record after taking five wickets in England's first innings in the ongoing third Test match against England at Lord's. This was Bumrah's 12th fifer in WTC history. Apart from this, Australia's Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon have also taken five-wicket hauls 10-10 times respectively.

List of bowlers with most five-wicket hauls in WTC history

• Jasprit Bumrah – 12* times
• Ravichandran Ashwin – 11 times
• Pat Cummins – 10 times
• Nathan Lyon – 10 times

1 - Jasprit Bumrah: Tops the list with new record (12 five-wicket hauls*)

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Indian cricket team's fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has become the bowler with the most five-wicket hauls in WTC history. He has achieved this feat a total of 12 times so far. Bumrah has been constantly troubling batsmen with his accurate yorkers, speed and swing. His achievement is proof that he is a world-class bowler not only in limited-overs cricket but also in Tests.

2 - Ravichandran Ashwin: Magician of Spin (11 five-fers)

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India's veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is second in terms of taking 'five-fers' in WTC, having achieved this feat 11 times. Ashwin is known for his variety, intelligence and ability to constantly build pressure. He has spread the magic of his spin on pitches around the world and has given India many Test victories.

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3 - Pat Cummins: The Australian captain's edge (10 fifers)

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Australian Test team captain and one of the best fast bowlers in the world, Pat Cummins is third on this list, having taken 10 five-wicket hauls. Cummins is known for his pace, bounce and ability to consistently bowl the right line-length. Even as a captain, he has inspired the team with his bowling.

4 - Nathan Lyon: Spin King of the Kangaroos (10 fifers)

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Australia's veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon is also joint third with Cummins on this list with 10 'fifers'. Lyon has troubled batsmen around the world with his consistency and classic off-spin. He is one of the highest wicket-taking spinners in Test cricket for Australia and his wicket-taking ability is clearly visible in the WTC as well.

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