Australia has a history of being one of the most dominant cricket nations and a superpower in the sport. Because they love cricket so much, the Australians play the sport with all of their force and power. In particular, the Australian bowlers are one of the most challenging bowlers to face because of their unique brand of aggression. In the article below, we will mention some Australian bowlers with the highest five wicket-hauls in Test cricket.
1. Brett Lee
Brett Lee, the right-arm fast bowler from Wollongong, New South Wales, is the first player to feature on our list. Lee played his first ODI against Pakistan at Brisbane in 2000. He played in 221 ODIs and took 380 wickets, the joint highest for Australia in ODIs, with nine five wicket-hauls to his name. He retired in 2012 after playing his last match against England at Chester-Le-Street.
2. Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc, the left-arm fast bowler from Sydney, New South Wales, is next to feature on our list. Starc made his One-Day international debut in 2011 against India at Visakhapatnam. Until 2022, he has played in 105 ODIs and has taken 206 wickets at an average of 22.22 with eight five-wicket-hauls to his name.
3. Glenn McGrath
Glenn McGrath was Australia’s most successful fast bowler and used to bowl right-arm fast medium. In 1993, Glenn played his first one-day international for Australia against South Africa in Melbourne. Until 2007, he played in 249 matches and took 380 wickets at an outstanding average of 21.98, with seven five-wicket hauls to his name.
4. Ryan Harris
Ryan Harris was a right-arm fast bowler from Sydney, New South Wales, and was one of the most trusted bowlers by his captain. Harris played his first ODI in 2009 against South Africa at Hobart and played for Australia in one-day internationals until 2012. In just 21 matches, he took 44 wickets at an amazing average of 18.90, with three five-wicket-hauls to his name.
5. Josh Hazelwood
Josh Hazelwood is a right-arm fast medium bowler from Tamworth, New South Wales. Josh first played for Australia in one-day internationals in 2010 against England at Southampton, and since then has been a permanent member of the team. He has taken 105 wickets in 67 ODIs with three five-wicket-hauls to his name. His best figures are six wickets for 52 runs.
6. Jason Gillespie
Jason Gillespie, the right-arm fast bowler from Sydney, is next on our list. In 1996, he played his first one-day international against Sri Lanka at Colombo. He played in 97 matches and took 142 wickets at an average of 25.42, including three five-wicket-hauls. In 2005, he played his last match against England at The Oval.
7. Mitchell Johnson
Mitchell Johnson, the left-arm fast bowler from Queensland and one of Australia’s most fearsome and aggressive bowlers, is next to show up on our list. In 2005, he made his one-day international debut against New Zealand at Christchurch and was in the Australian team until 2015. In 153 matches, he took 239 wickets at an average of 25.26, with three five-wicket-hauls to his name.
8. Gary Gilmour
Gary Gilmour was a left-arm fast medium bowler from Waratah, New South Wales. Gary played his first one-day international in 1974 against New Zealand at Dunedin. He played only five ODIs for Australia and picked up 16 wickets at an average of 10.31, which included two five-wicket hauls. He retired in 1975.
9. Brad Williams
Next on our list is Brad Williams, who was a right-arm fast bowler from Frankston, Victoria. Brad played his maiden one-day match against New Zealand at Melbourne in 2002. Before retiring in 2004, he played in 25 ODIs and picked up 35 wickets at an average of 23.25, with two five-wicket-hauls to his name.
10. Doug Bollinger
Doug Bollinger, the tall left-arm fast bowler from Sydney, New South Wales, made his way into the Australian one-day team in 2009. Bollinger played his first ODI against Pakistan at Dubai and then was a member of the one-day team until 2011. In 39 matches, he took 62 wickets at an average of 23.90, getting two five-wicket-hauls to his name as well.
