India and England have been playing test cricket for a long time. They both have played each other many times. The matches between these two teams are always interesting to see. The test series between India and England is known as “Pataudi Trophy.” These two teams also has a great rivalry which is entertaining to see. Whenever these two teams collide, there are new records made every time. In this article, we will look at the top 10 batters with the most wickets in India and England test matches.
1. Derek Underwood – 62
Derek Underwood was nicknamed as “Deadly” because of the havoc he created by his bowling. Derek has a great accuracy for a left-arm spinner. Derek has played 20 test matches against India and has taken 62 wickets. His best bowling performance was 5/84.
2. Bob Willis – 62
Bob Willis stood at 6ft 6ins, tall enough to scare anyone, and was an aggressive bowler. Bob was also one of the fastest bowlers for England. Bob has played 17 test matches against India and has taken 62 wickets. His best bowling performance was 6/63. He has three 5-fer in these matches.
3. Ishant Sharma – 67
Ishant Sharma stands at 6 foot 4 inches tall, enough to scare the batter. Sharma has a rhythmic high-arm action which allowed him to bowl over 140kph. Ishant has played 23 test games against England and has taken 67 wickets. Ishant’s best bowling performance against England in test cricket is 7/74.
4. Stuart Broad – 74
Stuart Broad has been a part of the English team since the 00s. Broad’s combative fast bowling and volatile temperament has been one of his greatest strength. Broad has played 24 test matches against India and has taken 74 wickets. Broad‘s best bowling performance against India is 6/25.
5. Kapil Dev – 85
Kapil is one of the most legendary all-rounder every of the Indian Cricket team. Kapil was the first captain ever to lead team India to the World Cup victory. Kapil has played 27 test games against England in test cricket and has taken 85 wickets. Kapil’s best bowling performance against England in test is 6/91.
6. Bishan Singh Bedi – 85
Bishan Singh Bedi was a slow left-arm orthodox bowler. Bedi was a legendary spinner for Team India. Bedi has been a part of 22 test matches against England and has taken 85 wickets. His best bowling performance against England in test is 6/71. He also has four fifer in test cricket against England.
7. Ravichandran Ashwin – 88
Ravichandran Ashwin is the leading off-spinner for the Indian team. His spin bowling is considered to be best in India. Ashwin has been a part of 19 test games against England and has taken 88 wickets. His best bowling performance against England in test cricket is 6/55. He also has six fifer in test cricket against England.
8. Anil Kumble – 92
Anil Kumble is the best spinner that India has ever produced in international cricket. Anil has taken wickets in home as well as away conditions. Anil has been a part of 19 test games against England and has taken 92 wickets. Anil’s best bowling performance in test cricket against England is 7/115.
9. Bhagwath Chandrasekhar – 95
Bhagwat Chandrasekhar is a former Indian spin bowler who is considered to be a great spin bowler. Chandrasekhar had his right arm withered by Polio at the age of six. Chandrasekhar has been a part of 23 test matches against England and has taken 95 wickets. He also has eight 5-fer in test against England.
10. James Anderson – 139
James Anderson has proved himself as the best test bowler for England from time to time. Jimmy's talent has been mostly seen in test cricket where his swing bowling has given a difficult time to batsmen. Anderson has been a part of 35 test matches against India and has taken 139 wickets. His best bowling performance is 5/20.
