10 players with most 5-wicket hauls in Test cricket

By Editorji News Desk
Published on | Jan 21, 2024

Muttiah Muralitharan

Muttiah Muralitharan holds the record for taking five wickets in an innings the most number of times in a Test match, achieving this feat 67 times.

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Shane Warne

On the second spot in this list is Australia's Shane Warne, who accomplished this feat 37 times. He also took 10 wickets in a match on 10 occasions.

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Richard Hadlee

In the 70s and 80s, Richard Hadlee troubled batters worldwide with his rapid pace. He took five wickets in an innings 36 times in his career.

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Anil Kumble

India's most successful bowler, Anil Kumble, took five wickets in an innings 35 times in his 18-year career.

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R. Ashwin

Indian off-spinner R. Ashwin, who has played only 93 Test matches, successfully achieved the feat of taking five wickets in an innings 34 times.

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Rangana Herath

Sri Lanka's spinner Rangana Herath is among the most successful spinners. He managed to take five wickets in a Test innings 34 times.

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James Anderson

England's pacer James Anderson is one of the most successful fast bowlers in the world. He has taken five wickets in a Test innings 32 times.

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Glenn McGrath

Australian great Glenn McGrath took 29 five-wicket hauls in his 14-year-long career. He also tallied 1470 maidens.

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Ian Botham

England’s Ian Botham is placed 9th on the list with 27 fifers in Test cricket. His total wicket tally in the format is 383.

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Dale Steyn

One of the most fierce South African pacers, Dale Steyn secured 26 five-wicket hauls for the Proteas in Test cricket.

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