Pakistan has been performing very well in international test cricket since the 1970s. Various Pakistani bowlers have evolved themselves in this period as great test bowlers. Cricketers like Shoaib Akhtar and Wasim Akram have been exceptionally effective with their bowling in international test cricket. Pakistan has always dominated international test cricket with its pace bowling line-up. In this article, we will discuss the top 10 highest wicket-takers for Pakistan in international test cricket and how the Pakistani bowlers have established themselves in international test cricket.
1. Wasim Akram (414)
The highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in international test cricket is the fast bowler Wasim Akram. He represented Pakistan in international test cricket from 1985 to 2002. In this period, he has played 104 International test matches for Pakistan and has taken 414 wickets in them at an average of 23.62 with an economy of 2.59.
2. Waqar Younis (373)
The second-highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in international test cricket is Waqar Younis. He made his debut for Pakistan in international test cricket in 1986 and retired in 2003. He has played 87 international test matches for Pakistan and had taken 373 wickets in them at an average of 23.56 with an economy of 3.25.
3. Imran Khan (362)
Next on the list of the top 10 highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in international test cricket is the current Pakistan Prime minister, Imran Khan. He played international test cricket for Pakistan from 1971 to 1992. In this period, he represented Pakistan in 88 international test matches in which he has taken 362 wickets at an average of 22.81 with an economy of 2.54.
4. Danish Kaneria (261)
The fourth highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in international test cricket is Danish Kaneria. He represented Pakistan in international test cricket from 2000 to 2010. In this period, he played 61 international test matches for Pakistan in which he has taken 261 wickets at an average of 34.79 with an economy of 3.07.
5. Abdul Qadir (236)
Next on the list of the top 10 highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in international test cricket is Abdul Qadir. He played international test cricket for Pakistan from 1977 to 1990. During this span, he played 67 international test matches for Pakistan and has taken 236 wickets in them at an average of 32.80 with an economy of 2.71.
6. Yasir Shah (235)
Next on the list is a current Pakistan spin bowler Yasir Shah. He made his international test debut for Pakistan in 2014 and is still amongst the current cricketers of the country. Till now, he has managed to take 235 wickets in international test cricket for Pakistan in the 46 matches he played, at an average of 31.08 with an exceptional economy of 3.20.
7. Saqlain Mushtaq (208)
The seventh highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in international test cricket is Saqlain Mushtaq. He has represented Pakistan in international test cricket from 1995 to 2004. In this period, he has played 49 international test matches for Pakistan in which he has taken 208 wickets at an average of 29.83 with an economy of 2.64.
8. Mushtaq Ahmed (185)
Next on the list of the top 10 highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in international test cricket is Mushtaq Ahmed. He represented Pakistan in international test cricket from 1990 to 2003. In this period, he played 52 international test matches for Pakistan in which he has taken 185 wickets at an average of 32.97 with an economy of 2.92.
9. Shoaib Akhtar (178)
The ninth-highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in international test cricket is Shoaib Akhtar. He has represented Pakistan in international test cricket from 1997 to 2007. In this period, he has played 46 international test matches for Pakistan in which he has taken 178 wickets in them at an average of 25.69 with an economy of 3.37.
10. Saeed Ajmal (178)
The last player on the list of the top 10 highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in international test cricket is Saeed Ajmal. He has played international test cricket for Pakistan from 2009 to 2014. In this period, he played 35 international test matches for Pakistan in which he has taken 178 wickets at an average of 28.10 with an economy of 2.58.
