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Home / Cricket / 2025/26 The Ashes Top Bowler Odds - Starc leads the charge for top Ashes bowler

2025/26 The Ashes Top Bowler Odds - Starc leads the charge for top Ashes bowler

Quick Read

  • Mitchell Starc is the leading favorite for top wicket-taker in Ashes 2025/26.
  • Injuries to Pat Cummins and Josh Hazelwood shake up Australia's bowling attack.
  • Nathan Lyon's strong track record places him as a prime spin contender in Australia.
Ralph Staniforth
Written by Ralph Staniforth
Sports Editor, South African Sports Writer • 10+ Years of Experience, South African Sports Specialist
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Mitchell Starc Test cricket

Mitchell Starc favourite to top the wicket-taking list in the Ashes (Getty Images)


With the first Test out of the way and Mitchell Starc securing 10 wickets already, he has laid a firm hand on the top bowler odds.

Ben Stokes is now second favourite with Pat Cummins and Josh Hazelwood both missing the first two test matches. It will take some effort for either of them to get back in the running...should they be fit for the third Test.

2025/26 Top Bowler Odds


Below are the odds for the top bowler in the Ashes. Last update on 3 December 2025.

Player
Odds
Mitchell Starc1.66
Ben Stokes7.50
Brydon Carse9.00
Scott Boland10.00
Jofra Archer11.00
Ben Doggett15.00
Nathan Lyon21.00
Pat Cummins26.00
Josh Hazelwood34.00
Ralph Staniforth
Ralph Staniforth

Sports Editor, South African Sports Writer • 10+ Years of Experience, South African Sports Specialist

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