Top 10 Bowlers with the Most Wickets in Test Cricket

India’s off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin surpassed Courtney Walsh's record by taking 6 wickets in the first Test against Bangladesh. Let’s take a look at the top 10 bowlers with the most wickets in Test cricket:

Dale Steyn (South Africa):

Known for his deadly pace and accuracy, Steyn has taken 439 wickets in Test cricket, securing his place in the top 10 at 10th position.

Courtney Walsh (West Indies):

Walsh, who was the leading wicket-taker in Test cricket from 2000 to 2004, now holds the 9th position with 519 wickets.

Ravichandran Ashwin (India):

The Indian off-spinner has claimed 522 wickets so far, placing him 8th in the list of all-time highest wicket-takers in Test cricket.

Nathan Lyon (Australia):

The Australian off-spinner has consistently troubled opposition batsmen and has accumulated 530 wickets, placing him 7th in the rankings.

Glenn McGrath (Australia):

Known for troubling legends like Brian Lara and Sachin Tendulkar, McGrath took 563 wickets, making him 6th on the list.

Stuart Broad (England):

After being hit for 6 sixes in an over by Yuvraj Singh, Broad made a remarkable comeback and now stands 5th on the list with 604 wickets.

Anil Kumble (India):

One of the only three bowlers to take 10 wickets in a single innings, the Kannada star Kumble has claimed 619 wickets, putting him in 4th place.

James Anderson (England):

The only fast bowler to take over 700 wickets, Anderson currently holds 3rd place with 704 wickets.

Shane Warne (Australia):

The legendary leg-spinner Warne, known for his magical spin on any pitch, took 708 Test wickets and stands 2nd on the list.

Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka):

For the past 15 years, Muralitharan has remained at the top of the list with 800 wickets, a record that seems almost unbreakable for now.