Test cricket is the most grueling format of the game, and taking wickets is of utmost importance to win matches. Pakistan has a rich history of producing world-class bowlers who have dominated the opposition in the longest format of the game. In this article, we will be discussing the top 10 Pakistani bowlers who have taken the most wickets in Test matches in 2022. From the likes of Naseem Shah to Shaheen Shah Afridi, the list has the names of some of the best bowlers the world has seen.
1. Abrar Ahmed
On the top of this list, we have Abrar Ahmed. In 2022, Abrar scalped 23 wickets in just 6 innings of 3 matches. He leaked 690 runs in 169 overs with a strike rate of 43.9. He took 5 wickets in an inning on two occasions.
2. Naseem Shah
Next up is Naseem Shah. Naseem bagged 18 wickets in 9 innings of 5 matches in 2022. His best bowling figures in an inning were 4 wickets for 58 runs. During this tenure, Shadab had a strike rate of 49.5.
3. Nauman Ali
On number three, we have Nauman Ali, who picked up 18 wickets in 10 innings of 6 matches in the year 2022. He leaked 847 runs with a strike rate of 84.7. His best bowling figures in an inning were 6 wickets for 107 runs.
4. Shaheen Shah Afridi
On the fourth spot, we have Shaheen Shah Afridi with 13 wickets. In 2022, he recorded the best bowling figures when he scalped 4 wickets for 58 runs. He had a strike rate of 31.30 in these innings.
5. Zahid Mahmood
Next on the list is Zahid Mahmood, who racked up 12 wickets in 4 innings. His strike rate during the year was 31.2 and his best bowling figures were 4 wickets for 235 runs. He had a pretty high economy of 6.94 runs per over.
6. Mohammad Nawaz
Mohammad Nawaz stands in the sixth spot. Nawaz picked up 11 wickets in the 6 innings of 3 matches he featured in. He recorded the best bowling figures of 4 wickets in an inning for 58 runs.
7. Yasir Shah
On number seven of this list, we have Yasir Shah with 9 wickets in 4 innings. His best bowling figures were 3 wickets for 83 runs in an inning. He bowled with a strike rate of 62. Over the years, Yasir’s contributions have made a considerable contribution in Pakistan’s success.
8. Hasan Ali
Making it to the eighth spot in this list is Hasan Ali, who picked up 5 wickets in 8 innings. He leaked 337 runs in 114 overs at a poor strike rate of 136.8. Hasan Ali is primarily known for his ability to take wickets in the middle overs.
9. Mohammad Ali
Ranked ninth on this list is Mohammad Ali, with 4 wickets in 4 innings of 2 matches. He gave away 261 runs in 49 overs with a costly economy rate of 5.32 runs per over. His average in these innings was 73.5.
10. Sajid Khan
The last bowler to make it to this list of top wicket-takers is Sajid Khan, who scalped 4 wickets in 5 innings of 3 matches while leaking 477 runs in 156 overs. His strike rate was as high as 234 during this tenure.
