Mystery spinners have always fascinated fans and players with their deceptive deliveries and unpredictable variations. With 2025 fast approaching, several such bowlers have emerged to keep the audiences in awe with their unique skills.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar from Afghanistan. Just 18 years old, Ghazanfar has already been making waves in various leagues, including Lanka Premier League. Off-spin with subtle variations has been effective against experienced batters. His performances in Emerging Teams Asia Cup, where he picked crucial wickets, have only added to his reputation. Teams in search of a young, fearless operator will see him as a future match-winner.
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Another promising talent is Noor Ahmad from Afghanistan. This left-arm wrist-spinner has been compared to his compatriot Rashid Khan because of his deceptive googlies and sharp turn. Noor can bowl at any stage of the innings, be it the powerplay, middle overs, or death, making him a versatile asset. His impressive World Cup campaign has further solidified his reputation as a top contender for teams seeking a versatile spinner.
Dushan Hemantha is another Sri Lanka spinner to watch out for. A classical leg-spinner with a penchant for guile, Hemantha combines the virtues of consistency and unpredictability in his game, Hemantha dismantled the top batting line-ups of many countries with subtle variations in flight and pace at the Emerging Teams Asia Cup. He has been playing cricket for many years and is known for his impressive show in domestic cricket as well as the Lanka Premier League.
Another spinner doing the rounds is Gudakesh Motie from the West Indies. The left-arm orthodox bowler from Guyana is known for his accuracy and outsmarting the batters. His performances in the Caribbean Premier League, where he often tied down oppositions with economical spells, have made him a solid choice. For teams looking for an experienced spinner who can control the middle overs, Motie is an exciting proposition.
There was one whose surprise of late has been Aussie, Tanveer Sangha. This lad who puts his own twist into olden leg-spin magic saw early T20 tournaments like Big Bash League go in favor. Tanveer Sangha proves out to be the ace asset for franchises, where this lad can help analyze a batter and act smart by reading him on field very fast. Having all those exposure of international, there could be no dull day under the mentorship of experienced IPL veterans for this young lad.
Top 5 Mystery Spinners Of Cricket in 2025
- Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar (Afghanistan)
- Noor Ahmad (Afghanistan)
- Dushan Hemantha (Sri Lanka)
- Gudakesh Motie (West Indies)
- Tanveer Sangha (Australia)