Top 5 wicket takers in Big Bash League 2015-16

We have had some stupendous performances with the ball in the fifth season of the Big Bash League (BBL). The pacers have got some assistance from the pitches but some of the spinners have also proved to be vital. Here we have the list of the top 5 wicket takers in the BBL this year. 5. Ben Laughlin (Adelaide Strikers) – 12 Wickets (Photo Source: Getty Images) Ben Laughlin is another right arm fast medium. He bowled exceptionally well for the Adelaide strikers. He varied the change in pace very well and also popped some superb out swingers. He took 12 wickets for them at an average of 20.16. He stands fifth in the list of the top wicket takers in this season of the Big Bash League. 4. AJ Tye (Perth Scorchers) – 13 Wickets (Photo Source: Getty Images) Andrew Tye has been a valuable player for the Perth Scorchers. He continued his good performances this season in the Big Bash League. His ability to bowl yorkers in death helped the Scorchers to restrict the run scoring of the opposition. He took 13 wickets at a bowling average of 18 and was also very economical conceding just 7.05. 3. Andre Russell (Sydney Thunders) – 16 Wickets (Photo Source: Getty Images) The right arm Jamaican pacer has always been a great asset for any team he represents. He also batted responsibly in the lower order but garnered more accolades for his bowling. He took 16 wickets throughout the tournament and lend a great hand in Sydney Thunders’ maiden triumph in the Big Bash League. Andre Russell ends up as the third highest wicket-taker. The right arm Jamaican pacer has always been a great asset for any team he represents. He also batted responsibly in the lower order but garnered more accolades for his bowling. He took 16 wickets throughout the tournament and lend a great hand in Sydney Thunders’ maiden triumph in the Big Bash League. Andre Russell ends up as the third highest wicket-taker. 2. Adil Rashid (Adelaide Strikers) – 16 Wickets (© Cricket Australia/Getty Images) The leg breaker from Yorkshire did a commendable job with the ball for the Adelaide Strikers. Adil Rashid ended up taking 16 wickets at an astounding bowling average of just 14.12. He also had an astonishing economy rate of 6.51 which is the lowest by anyone this season. He also ended up as the second highest wicket-taker in Big Bash League. 1. Clint Mckay (Sydney Thunders) – 18 Wickets (Photo Source: Getty Images) The right arm fast bowler led the charge for Sydney Thunders throughout the tournament. He bowled with great control and had a variety of deliveries coming in to surprise the batsman. With 18 wickets at an average of 15.22, he came up with some splendid performances. Clint Mckay ends as the highest wicket taker of the Big Bash League this year.

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Top 5 wicket takers in Big Bash League 2015-16

4. AJ Tye (Perth Scorchers) – 13 Wickets

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