Most Wickets for the Indian Cricket Team in the Test Cricket

Anil Kumble has taken the most wickets for the Indian Cricket Team in the Test Match. He took 629 wickets in Test Cricket at a strike rate 65.99, becoming the Fourth-Most Wickets Taker worldwide. In 1999, he created history by becoming the only bowler to capture 10 wickets in an inning in a Test, surpassing Jim Laker of the England Cricket Team.

Second, on the list of taking the most test wickets is R Ashwin (474), with a strike rate of 51.84, followed by N Kapil Dev (434) at a strike rate of 63.91 and Harbhajan Singh (417) at a strike rate of 68.53.

Here is the list of top 10 players who have taken the most number of wickets for the Indian cricket team in the test matches.

Players with the Most Wickets for the Indian Cricket Team in the Test

Player	Wickets	Bowling Avg	Bowling Economy	Career Span
A Kumble	619	29.65	2.69	1990-2008
R Ashwin	474	23.93	2.76	2011-2023
N Kapil Dev	434	29.64	2.78	1978-1994
Harbhajan Singh	417	32.46	2.84	1998-2015
I Sharma	311	32.4	3.15	2007-2021
Z Khan	311	32.94	3.27	2000-2014
RA Jadeja	268	24.28	2.44	2012-2023
BS Bedi	266	28.71	2.14	1966-1979
BS Chandrasekhar	242	29.74	2.7	1964-1979
J Srinath	236	30.49	2.85	1991-2002

Best Bowling Figure by an Individual in an Innings for the Indian Team in a Test Match

The best bowling figures by an individual in an innings for the Indian cricket team in a Test match is 10 wickets for 74 runs. This record was achieved by Anil Kumble, the legendary Indian leg-spinner, against Pakistan in the second innings of the second Test match played in Delhi, India from February 4-7, 1999.

During that match, Anil Kumble bowled 26.3 overs and took all ten wickets in a single innings, conceding only 74 runs. This remarkable achievement is often referred to as a “perfect ten” in Test cricket. Kumble’s performance played a crucial role in India’s victory in that match, as they won by 212 runs.

It is worth mentioning that Anil Kumble is the only Indian bowler to have achieved the feat of taking ten wickets in a Test innings. His exceptional skill and consistency throughout his career have made him one of the greatest spin bowlers in the history of cricket.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Most Wickets for the Indian Cricket Team in Test Matches

Q1. Who has taken the most wickets for India in Tests?

Ans: Anil Kumble has taken the most test wickets (629) for the team.

Q2. Who is the fastest Indian to take 100 wickets in a Test?

Ans: Umesh Yadav holds the record of taking the fastest test wickets for the Indian Cricket Team.

Q3. What is the Indian Cricket Team’s position in the world test championship?

Ans:  India is in second place in the World Test Championship.