**Top 5 Highest Wicket-Takers in The Ford Trophy 2023-24**

Here is list of top 5 highest wicket takers in The Ford Trophy 2023-24. Christian Clarke of Northern District  is on top of chart with 18 wickets in The Ford Trophy 2023-24

1. **Christian Clarke (Northern Districts) – 18 Wickets** 

Christian Clarke emerged as the leading wicket-taker in The Ford Trophy 2023-24, claiming 18 wickets. He maintained an impressive average of 22.38 and an economy rate of 5.30, with a strike rate of 25.33. Clarke’s standout performance came with figures of 5/67, his only five-wicket haul of the tournament.

2. **Blair Tickner (Central Districts) – 17 Wickets** 

Blair Tickner finished as the second-highest wicket-taker, also securing 18 wickets in the competition. His average of 20.64 and an economy rate of 4.22 reflected his consistent control over opposition batters. With a strike rate of 29.29, Tickner’s best bowling performance was 3/38.

3. **Zakary Foulkes (Canterbury) – 17 Wickets** 

Zakary Foulkes took 17 wickets, placing him third on the list. He had an average of 21.88, an economy rate of 4.71, and a strike rate of 27.82. Foulkes’ best figures in the tournament were 3/15, demonstrating his ability to deliver key breakthroughs.

4. **Raymond Toole (Central Districts) – 17 Wickets** 

Raymond Toole also took 17 wickets, finishing just behind Foulkes. He bowled with an average of 23.35 and an economy rate of 4.97, with a strike rate of 23.35. Toole’s best performance came when he recorded 5/72, marking his only five-wicket haul in the tournament.

5. **Luke Georgeson (Otago) – 16 Wickets** 

Luke Georgeson rounded off the top five wicket-takers, claiming 16 wickets in the season. He averaged 15.00 and maintained an economy rate of 4.97, with a sharp strike rate of 20.81. Georgeson’s standout spell was a brilliant 5/11, highlighting his match-winning abilities.