Josh Hazlewood has delivered some of Australia’s finest ODI bowling performances, including 6/52 vs New Zealand (2017), 5-wicket hauls against South Africa (2014) and West Indies (2016), and key spells vs Pakistan (2015) and West Indies (2021). His accuracy, swing, and consistency consistently dismantled top international batting line-ups.
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5. 3/11 vs West Indies, Bridgetown, 2021
In the first ODI of Australia’s 2021 Caribbean tour, Josh Hazlewood picked 3 wickets for just 11 runs in 6 overs, complementing Mitchell Starc’s five-wicket haul. He dismissed Shimron Hetmyer, Darren Bravo, and Jason Holder, helping Australia bowl out West Indies for 123. Alex Carey’s 67 and Ashton Turner’s 49 guided Australia to a commanding 133-run victory.
4. 4/35 vs Pakistan, Adelaide, 2015
During the ICC World Cup 2015 quarter-final at Adelaide Oval, Josh Hazlewood destroyed Pakistan’s batting lineup with 4 wickets for 35 runs in 10 overs. He dismissed Ahmed Shehzad, Shahid Afridi, Sohaib Maqsood, and Sohail Khan, helping Australia bowl out Pakistan for 213. Australia chased the target easily, winning by six wickets and later becoming tournament champions.
3. 5/50 vs West Indies, Bridgetown, 2016
In the 2016 Tri-Nation Series final, Josh Hazlewood 5/50 in 9.4 overs helped restrict West Indies to 212 against Australia’s 270. His performance was pivotal in Australia’s 58-run victory. Hazlewood picked 11 wickets in the series and was named Player of the Series.
2. 5/31 vs South Africa, Perth, 2014
In the second ODI against South Africa at WACA, Hazlewood picked 5 wickets for 31 runs in 9.1 overs. Despite South Africa winning, he dismissed Quinton de Kock, Faf du Plessis, AB de Villiers, Farhaan Behardien, and Vernon Philander, showcasing his aggression and accuracy.
1. 6/52 vs New Zealand, Birmingham, 2017
Hazlewood’s best ODI spell came during the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 at Edgbaston, where he took 6 wickets for 52 runs in 9 overs. He dismantled New Zealand’s batting, including Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, and others. Despite rain stopping the match, this spell remains iconic for Hazlewood’s swing, line, and accuracy.
