5 bowlers who took the most test wickets in Asia, 3 Indian players included in the list

By News Update On Sep 28, 2024

5 Bowlers with most test Wickets in Asia: Currently, many cricket fans are getting a chance to enjoy the thrill of Test cricket. The Indian team is also challenging Bangladesh in a two-Test series. As soon as Ravichandran Ashwin took a wicket on the first day of the second Test being played in Kanpur, a big record was destroyed. In fact, Ashwin has now become the first Indian bowler to take the most Test wickets in Asia. He has left Anil Kumble behind. In this article we will know about the top 5 bowlers who have taken the most Test wickets in Asia.

5 bowlers who have taken the most test wickets in Asia

5. Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh is at fifth position in this list. This right-arm off-spinner played 71 Test matches in Asia between 1998 and 2015, in which he took 300 wickets at an average of 32.01. During this period, Bhajji was also successful in taking five wicket hauls 19 times in an innings. At the same time, he managed to take 10 wickets in the match five times.

4. Rangana Herath

Former legend Rangana Herath is the second highest Test wicket taker for Sri Lanka. His complete dominance was visible in SENA countries also. Herath took 354 wickets at an average of 26.03 in 68 matches played in Asia. During this period, Herath was successful in taking five wicket hauls 30 times and 10 wicket hauls in the match 8 times.

3. Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble is counted as the world's most successful leg spinner. Kumble took 419 wickets at an average of 27 in 82 matches played in Asia. During this period, Kumble took 27 five wicket hauls and 7 10 wicket hauls.

2. Ravichandran Ashwin

Is at number ten. At the same time, Ashwin has now reached second position in terms of taking most Test wickets in Asia. Ashwin has taken 420 wickets at an average of 21.38 in 71* matches played so far.

1. Muttiah Muralitharan

The record of taking the most Test wickets in Asia is held by former Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan. Muralitharan's Test career was 132 matches. Out of these, he played 97 matches in Asia and took 612 wickets at an average of 21.69.