Top Five bowlers who have dismissed single batter on most occasions

Opening batters have the difficult job of seeing out the new ball and giving their team a good start. On many occasions batter don’t fail to do what is asked of them. On a few occasions, there have been bowlers who have gained their mastery over such players.

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The likes of Wasim Akram, Glenn McGrath, Anil Kumble, and Curtly Ambrose have left a lasting legacy behind. These bowlers have had their success against some if the greatest batters of the generation. 

In this article, we take a look at the top five bowlers who have dismissed a single batter on most occasions.

#5. Harbhajan vs Ricky Ponting – 13 Times

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India’s legendary spinner Harbhajan Singh enjoyed a great duel with Ricky Ponting. The rivalry saw Harbhajan Singh dismiss Ricky Ponting on 13 occasions. The record shows the wood the Indian had over the former Aussie skipper. It is Harbhajan Singh who had dismissed Ricky Ponting on most occasions. The Harbhajan versus Ponting rivalry comes in fifth place as far as a single bowler dismissing a batter on most occasions.

#4. Brett Lee vs Sachin Tendulkar – 14 Times

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It was always an amazing sight to watch Brett Lee in his run-up against Sachin Tendulkar. The two players have had a massive on-field battle during their playing careers. Brett Lee has dismissed the Indian legend on 14 occasions the most by any bowler across formats. 

#3. Curtly Ambrose – Mark Waugh – 15 times

West Indian great Sir Curtly Ambrose and Australia’s Mark Waugh were part of many epic battles. With 15 dismissals the former Antiguan bowler has dismissed the Australian batter on most occasions. While Mark Waugh has had his moments against Ambrose it is the tall Caribbean bowler who has prevailed the most.

#2. Stuart Broad – David Warner – 17 times

David Warner and Stuart Broad will no longer play Test Cricket and that has robbed us off some amazing theatrics. The English pacer has dismissed David Warner on 17 occasions. It was a treat to watch Broad bowl to Warner and get his favorite nemesis out. This is the second most time a bowler has dismissed a batter.

#1. Glenn McGrath – Michael Atherton – 19 Times  

Yet another Ashes battle and yet another legendary duo going at it. Glenn McGrath holds the record for the most times a bowler has dismissed a single batter. Ashes in the 19990’s and early 2000’s saw Atherton and McGrath face each other plenty. On 19 occasions the lanky pacer from Sydney had the better of the opening batter from Lancashire.