Women's Ashes: Top 5 bowling spells in the history of Tests

2. Ashleigh Gardner - 4/99 (First innings) and 8/66 (Second innings), Ashes 2023

In the highly anticipated Women's Ashes Test in 2023, Ashleigh Gardner produced an extraordinary performance with the ball that left spectators in awe. The match, played at a prestigious venue, saw Gardner rise to the occasion with her exceptional spin bowling.

Gardner's mesmerizing figures of eight wickets for an astonishingly low number of runs showcased her immense talent and mastery over spin bowling. Her remarkable control and turn left the hosts perplexed, as they struggled to tackle her and eventually ended up on the losing front.

The significance of Gardner's feat cannot be overstated. Her eight-wicket haul played a crucial role in restricting England to a meager total, putting Australia in a commanding position in the match. On the final day of the game, when Australia needed five wickets to win and England needed 152 runs to win, Gardner picked up all five wickets and led her side to a magnificent victory.