Bowlers who took four wickets in a row

Taking four wickets in a row, often referred to as a "four-wicket haul," is a remarkable achievement for any bowler in cricket. It requires skill, accuracy, and the ability to consistently outfox batsmen. Here are some notable instances of bowlers taking four wickets in a row in international cricket:

1. Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka)

- In the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup, Lasith Malinga, the Sri Lankan fast bowler, achieved the incredible feat of taking four wickets in four balls against South Africa. His devastating spell included the wickets of Shaun Pollock, Andrew Hall, Jacques Kallis, and Makhaya Ntini.

2. Wasim Akram (Pakistan)

- The legendary Pakistani fast bowler Wasim Akram accomplished the feat of four wickets in four balls during a One Day International (ODI) against West Indies in 1988. He dismissed Keith Arthurton, Jeff Dujon, Malcolm Marshall, and Curtly Ambrose consecutively.

3. Chaminda Vaas (Sri Lanka)

- Chaminda Vaas, another Sri Lankan fast bowler, claimed four wickets in four balls in an ODI against Zimbabwe in 2001. His victims were Henry Olonga, Adam Huckle, Andy Whittall, and Ray Price.

4. Sohail Tanvir (Pakistan)

- Sohail Tanvir achieved this rare feat during a T20 International against South Africa in 2009. He dismissed the South African batsmen, which included Johan Botha and Jean-Paul Duminy, to take four wickets in four deliveries.

5. Taijul Islam (Bangladesh)

- In a Test match against Zimbabwe in 2014, Bangladesh's left-arm spinner Taijul Islam took four wickets in four balls, becoming the first bowler to achieve this in a Test match. His victims were Brendan Taylor, Regis Chakabva, Malcolm Waller, and John Nyumbu.

These instances of bowlers taking four wickets in a row are exceptional moments in cricket history. They highlight the skill and mastery of these bowlers, who left an indelible mark on the game with their remarkable performances.