The Most Wickets in a Test Match
The world of cricket is filled with records and milestones, but few are as impressive as the most wickets taken by a bowler in a single test match. In this article, we will explore the top 10 bowlers who have achieved this remarkable feat.
Leading Test Wicket Takers
Before we dive into the list of bowlers with the most wickets in a test match, let's take a look at the leading test wicket takers. According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), the top 5 bowlers are:
- Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) - 800 wickets
- Shane Warne (Australia) - 708 wickets
- Anil Kumble (India) - 619 wickets
- Sachin Tendulkar (India) - 556 wickets
- Glenn McGrath (Australia) - 563 wickets
Most Wickets in a Test Match
Now that we have set the stage, let's take a look at the bowlers who have taken the most wickets in a single test match. Here are the top 10 bowlers:
| Bowler |
Team |
Wickets |
Match Details |
| Muttiah Muralitharan |
Sri Lanka |
16 wickets |
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Karachi, 1999-2000 |
| Anil Kumble |
India |
14 wickets |
West Indies vs India, St John's, 2002 |
| Sachin Tendulkar |
India |
13 wickets |
Australia vs India, Kolkata, 2001-02 |
| Glenn McGrath |
Australia |
12 wickets |
England vs Australia, Leeds, 1997 |
| Shane Warne |
Australia |
12 wickets |
New Zealand vs Australia, Wellington, 1993-94 |
| Rangana Herath |
Sri Lanka |
11 wickets |
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Colombo (SSC), 2014-15 |
| Dale Steyn |
South Africa |
10 wickets |
New Zealand vs South Africa, Wellington, 2005-06 |
| Wasim Akram |
Pakistan |
10 wickets |
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, Colombo (SSC), 1989-90 |
| Javagal Srinath |
India |
9 wickets |
Pakistan vs India, Karachi, 1997-98 |
| Kapil Dev |
India |
9 wickets |
New Zealand vs India, Wellington, 1981-82 |
Highest Wicket Taker in Test Cricket
As we have seen, the most wickets taken by a bowler in a single test match are impressive, but what about the highest wicket taker in test cricket overall? According to the ICC, Muttiah Muralitharan holds this record with an astonishing 800 wickets.
Most Test Wickets
But who comes close to Muralitharan's record? The following table shows the top 5 bowlers with the most test wickets:
| Bowler |
Team |
Wickets |
| Muttiah Muralitharan |
Sri Lanka |
800 wickets |
| Shane Warne |
Australia |
708 wickets |
| Anil Kumble |
India |
619 wickets |
| Sachin Tendulkar |
India |
556 wickets |
| Glenn McGrath |
Australia |
563 wickets |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is the highest wicket taker in test cricket?
A: Muttiah Muralitharan holds this record with 800 wickets.
Q: Which bowler has taken the most wickets in a single test match?
A: Muttiah Muralitharan took 16 wickets in a test match against Pakistan in Karachi, 1999-2000.
Q: Who is the leading test wicket taker among Indian bowlers?
A: Anil Kumble holds this record with 619 wickets.
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