The big bash league was introduced in 2011 and is known to be an Australian franchise Cricket tournament. Everybody knows that players across the globe take part in the big bash league and perform very well in this franchise tournament. Many bowlers have established themselves in the league and have performed extraordinarily in the game. In this article, we will discuss the top 10 highest wicket-takers in the big bash league. The list is genuinely dominated by the Australian players but it also has a few top International bowlers.

1. Sean Abbott (125 Wickets)     

The highest wicket-taker in the big bash league is Sean Abbott. He has successfully represented two franchises in the big bash league, which are the Sydney Sixers and the Sydney Thunder. He has played a total of 94 matches in the big bash league. He has bowled nearly 307.5 overs in the tournament and has taken 125 wickets.

2. Andrew Tye (118 Wickets)

Next on the list of the top 10 highest wicket-takers in the big bash league is the Australian fast bowler Andrew Tye. He has represented the PerthScorchers and the Sydney Thunder in the big bash league in his career of 8 seasons. He has played 85 matches in the tournament and has successfully taken 118 wickets in them by bowling 296.1 overs.

3. Kane Richardson (117 Wickets)

The third most wicket-taker in the big bash league is an Australian fast bowler Kane Richardson. He has played for the Adelaide Strikers and the Melbourne Renegades in the big bash league. He has successfully played 90 matches in the tournament by bowling 324.5 overs, and has taken 117 wickets in the tournament.

4. Ben Laughlin (111 Wickets)

The next player on the list of the most wicket-takers in the big bash league is non-other than Ben Laughlin. He has represented the Adelaide Strikers, Hobart Hurricanes, and the Brisbane Heat in the big bash league. He has played 96 matches in the tournament and has bowled 333.1 overs, and has also taken 111 wickets.

5. Ben Dwarshuis (102 Wickets)

The fifth most wicket-taker in the big bash league is an Australian bowler Ben Dwarshuis. He has represented the Sydney sixers in the tournaments since 2014 and has also played the recent tournament in 2022. He has played 83 matches in the tournament and has bowled 286.4 overs. He has successfully taken 102 wickets in the tournament.

6. Adam Zampa (98 Wickets)

Adam Zampa is a well-known Australian spinner who plays franchise cricket worldwide. In the big bash league, he has represented the Adelaide Strikers, Sydney Thunder, and the Melbourne Stars. He has played 85 matches in the tournament and has taken 98 wickets in them by bowling 308.1 overs.

7. Rashid Khan (92 Wickets)

The 7th most wicket-taker in the big bash league is the only non-Australian bowler on the list that is Rashid Khan. He is well known for his bowling and has performed very well worldwide. Rashid has played for the Adelaide Strikers in the tournament and has played 61 matches. In the 238.2 overs he bowled in the tournament he has successfully taken 92 wickets.

8. Peter Siddle (90 Wickets)

Next on the list is also an Australian cricketer Peter Siddle. He has represented the Adelaide Strikers and the Melbourne Renegades in the big bash league. He started playing the big bash league in the 2014 season and has played 68 matches till now. He has successfully bowled 238.2 overs in the tournament and has taken 90 wickets in them.

9. Cameron Boyce (89 Wickets)

The 9th highest wicket-taker in the big bash league is Australian bowler Cameron Boyce. In the big bash league, he has played for the Adelaide Strikers, the Melbourne Stars, and the Hobart Hurricanes. He has played 80 matches in the tournament in which he has bowled 278.4 overs. In the overall tournament, he has managed to take 89 wickets.

10. Dan Christian (89 Wickets)

Well-known Australian all-rounder than Christian is next on the list of the most wicket-taker in the big bash league. He has represented various teams in the tournament that are Brisbane Heat, Sydney Sixers, Melbourne Renegades, and the Hobart Hurricanes. He has played 121 matches in the tournament and has taken 89 wickets in them by bowling 298.2 overs.