Top 3 bowling performances of Hedley Verity in Tests

In this article, we will discuss the top 3 bowling performances of Hedley Verity in Tests. English star cricketer Hedley Verity has been known as one of the most destructive Test bowlers in the history of the game, having 144 wickets to his name from 40 Test matches with an average of 24.37. Notably, his huge success as the Test bowler helped him be named the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1932 and helped him establish himself as one of the most effective left-arm spinners to have played the game.

From being a medium pacer bowler to a spin bowler, he has achieved great success in his cricketing days. In the same vein, here are his top three Test bowling spells.

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1. 22.3-8-43-8 (2nd Innings) vs Australia, 1934, Lord’s, London [(58.3-23-104-15) in that match]

Hedley Verity’s top spell came in the second Test match against Australia, which was played from June 22 to 25 at Lord’s back in 1934. The star cricketer had scalped eight wickets in the second innings from just 22.3 overs while conceding just 43 runs. Notably, his 8-wicket haul helped him bundle out the Aussies for just 118 runs, which made them lose the game very badly.

2. 23.5-10-49-7 (1st Innings) vs India, 1934, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai [(51.1-16-153-11) in that match]

His second-best Test spell came during the third Test match against India, which was played from February 10 to 13, 1934. The star cricketer had scalped six wickets in 23.5 overs while conceding just 49 runs, which made India lose the match very easily. Speaking about the game here, the English side posted 335 and 261 runs in the first and second innings, respectively. However, India was only able to make 145 and 249 runs and lost the Test match by 202 runs.

This game was also known as the best battle between India and England.

3. 36-15-61-7 (1st Innings) vs Australia, 1934, Lord’s, London [(58.3-23-104-15) in that match]

His third Test spell came during the first innings of the second Test match against Australia, which was played from June 22 to 25, 1934. The star cricketer has scalped seven wickets while conceding just 61 runs, which helped them win the Test match.

Speaking about the game here, England has made 440 runs in the first inning. However, Australia made 284 and 118 runs in the first and second innings, respectively, which helped the hosts win the game by an innings and 38 runs.