Test cricket has been a very vital part of international cricket in the last few years. Bangladesh has proved itself to be one of the greatest test-playing nations in recent times as it is been very difficult for any nation to beat Bangladesh in-home test series. The Bangladeshi bowlers have taken a lot of wickets in international test cricket and have performed very well for their country. Taking wickets is one of the most important parts of test cricket. In this article, the Bangladeshi bowlers with the highest wickets in international test cricket will be discussed.
1. Shakib Al Hasan (224)
The Bangladeshi bowler with the highest wickets in international test cricket is the legendary all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. He has played International Test cricket for Bangladesh since 2007. Shakib has represented Bangladesh in 61 International test matches till now and has taken 224 International test wickets for Bangladesh at an average of 31.03 with an exceptional economy of 2.94.
2. Taijul Islam (158)
The second-highest wicket-taker for Bangladesh in international test cricket is Taijul Islam. Now, he has played 38 International test matches for Bangladesh since his debut in 2014. In these matches, he has successfully taken 158 wickets with an economy of 3.04 at an average of 33.08. Presently he is one of the most successful bowlers for Bangladesh in international test cricket.
3. Mehidy Hasan Miraz (128)
The next Bangladeshi bowler with the highest wickets in international test cricket is Mehidy Hassan Miraz. He made his International Test cricket debut for Bangladesh in 2016 and is currently part of the international Bangladesh test side. Till now, Mehidy has represented Bangladesh in 33 International test matches in which he has taken 128 wickets at an average of 34.77 with an economy of 3.14.
4. Mohammad Rafique (100)
The next Bangladeshi bowler on the list of the top 10 highest wicket-takers for Bangladesh and international test cricket is Mohammed Rafique. He made his International Test cricket debut in 2000 and continued to play up to 2008. During these years, he played 33 International test matches for Bangladesh in which Rafique 200 wickets at an average of 40.76 with an exceptional economy of 2.79.
5. Mashrafe Mortaza (78)
The fifth-highest wicket-taker for Bangladesh in international test cricket is Mashrafe Mortaza. He has played 36 international test matches for Bangladesh from 2001 to 2009. In these matches he played for Bangladesh, Mortaza has taken 78 International test wickets with an economy of 3.24 at an average of 41.52. He was one of the most successful bowlers for Bangladesh during his time.
6. Shahadat Hossain (72)
The next Bangladeshi player with the highest wickets in international test cricket is Shahadat Hossain. He made his international test debut in 2005 and continued to play till 2015. During this time, he represented Bangladesh and 38 International test match is in which he successfully managed to take 72 wickets. Hossain took the wickets at an average of 51.81 with an economy of 4.16.
7. Enamul Haque Jnr. (44)
The 7th highest wicket-taker for Bangladesh in international test cricket is Enamul Haque Jnr. He has taken 44 wickets in the 15 International test matches he played for Bangladesh from 2003 to 2013. He has taken the 44 wickets at an average of 40.61 with an economy of 3.01. He played a very limited number of test matches for Bangladesh but was very effective in the numbers he played.
8. Mahmudullah (43)
The next Bangladeshi bowler on the list of the top 10 highest wicket-takers for Bangladesh in international test cricket is one of the most important present cricketers for Bangladesh Mahmudullah. He made his International Test cricket debut in 2009 and has played 50 International test matches for Bangladesh till now. Mahmudullah has taken 43 International test wickets in these matches with an economy of 3.43 at an average of 45.53.
9. Sohag Gazi (38)
The 9th highest wicket-taker for Bangladesh and international test cricket is Sohag Gazi. He represented Bangladesh and international test cricket for just 3 years from 2012 to 2014. He had a very effective career in these 3 years as he played just 10 matches for Bangladesh and international test cricket but successfully to 38 wickets in them at an average of 42.07 with an economy of 3.04.
10. Tapash Baisya (36)
The last Bangladeshi cricketer with the most wickets in international test cricket is TapashBaisya. He made his International Test cricket debut in 2002 and played till 2005. In a short career of 21 International test matches, he took 36 wickets at an average of 59.36 with an economy of 3.80. Though he had a short career it was a very effective one.
