Birthday Special: Brad Hogg – Five best spells of the chinaman’s career
One of the most fun-loving cricketers in the world, Brad Hogg’s career got to see the light of the day thanks to Shane Warne’s eventual retirement. Hogg remains to be Australia’s ninth-most successful ODI bowler and second most successful spinner in terms of wickets. Even after retiring from Australian duties, the chinaman continued to ply his trade in various global T20 leagues.
Let’s take a look at the top 5 spells of Brad Hogg including across all three formats:
5. 3/19 vs Delhi Daredevils – IPL 2016
The match between KKR and Delhi Daredevils in IPL 2016 turned out to be a low-scoring affair and ended with KKR winning the match by nine wickets. Hogg sent back three batsmen of Delhi side while conceding just 19 runs from his quota of four overs. Russell also had 3 wickets under his belt and was awarded the player of the match title for his contribution with the bat too.
4. 3/22 vs Melbourne Stars – 2017
While plying his trade for Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League 2017, Hogg once against stood apart with the ball. Renegades won the game by 7 runs where Hogg remained the perfect star with the ball as he gave some tough time to batsmen. Picking three wickets, he maintained a stunning economy of 5.50 and got rewarded with player of the match award.
3. 4/29 vs Chennai Super Kings – 2015
Hogg was an integral part of Kolkata Knight Riders during his time with the franchise. In the 2015 IPL, he flaunted his show against the Chennai Super Kings and KKR won the game by 7 wickets. Hogg bagged a four-fer while conceding just 29 runs. He kept the CSK batters on toes right from the beginning.
2. 5/41 vs Sri Lanka – 2004
Back in the times when Hogg was at his sheer best, he stunned opponents in their own backyard and the same thing happened during Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka in 2004. In the 1st ODI of the series, the visitors won the game by 84 runs and Hogg proved to be the wrecker-in-chief for the opposition. He bagged a stunning fifer after conceding just 41 runs in 9.3 overs. Needless to say, was declared as the player of the match.
1. 5/32 vs West Indies – 2005
During the West Indies tour of Australia in 2005, Hogg bagged his best-ever ODI figures. Australia registered a massive victory by 116 runs and the main man behind the surreal show was none other than Hogg. He completely dismantled the middle and lower-middle order of West Indies to claim a fifer. He conceded just 32 runs, sending back five batsmen and was again declared as the player of the match.
