Test cricket is the highest form of the game, and it is a true test of a bowler's skills. In 2023, there have been some outstanding bowlers who have taken wickets at will.


Here are the top 5 best bowlers of test match in 2023:


1. Ravichandran Ashwin (India)


Ravichandran Ashwin is the number one ranked bowler in the world, and he has been in top form in 2023. He has taken 61 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 17.25, and he has also taken 5 five-wicket hauls. Ashwin is a master of all conditions, and he is able to get wickets with both spin and seam.


2. Kagiso Rabada (South Africa)


Kagiso Rabada is another bowler who has been in excellent form in 2023. He has taken 56 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 20.14, and he has also taken 4 five-wicket hauls. Rabada is a fast bowler who can generate a lot of pace and bounce, and he is also very accurate.


3. Pat Cummins (Australia)


Pat Cummins is the third-ranked bowler in the world, and he has been a key member of the Australian team in 2023. He has taken 52 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 18.71, and he has also taken 3 five-wicket hauls. Cummins is a fast bowler who can also swing the ball, and he is a very difficult bowler to face.


4. James Anderson (England)


James Anderson is a veteran of the game, but he is still one of the best bowlers in the world. He has taken 47 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 21.19, and he has also taken 2 five-wicket hauls. Anderson is a swing bowler who is able to get the ball to move both ways, and he is a very experienced bowler.


5. Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan)


Shaheen Afridi is a young bowler who has burst onto the scene in 2023. He has taken 46 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 20.26, and he has also taken 3 five-wicket hauls. Afridi is a fast bowler who can generate a lot of pace and bounce, and he is also very accurate.


These are just a few of the best bowlers in test match cricket in 2023. There are many other bowlers who have been in good form, and it will be interesting to see who emerges as the top bowler at the end of the year.