A ten-wicket haul is a situation in which a particular bowler takes 10 wickets in a particular test match. This is a record that is calculated by combining the wickets taken by a particular bowler in both the innings of the test match. This is one of the greatest achievements for any bowler in international test cricket as taking wickets is one of the major scenarios of test cricket. In this article, we will discuss the top 10 most ten-wicket hauls by any Sri Lankan bowler in international test cricket.

1. Muttiah Muralitharan (22)

The Sri Lankan bowler with the most ten-wicket hauls in international test cricket is none other than the legend himself, Muttiah Muralitharan. He represented Sri Lanka in international test cricket from 1992 to 2010. During this time, he played 132 International test matches for Sri Lanka in which he has taken 795 wickets at an average of 22.67. He has taken 22 ten-wicket hauls in international test cricket which is the highest by any international bowler.

2. Rangana Herath (9)

The second most ten-wicket haul by any Sri Lankan bowler in international test cricket is taken by Rangana Herath. He represented Sri Lanka in international test cricket from 1999 to 2018. During this period, he represented Sri Lanka in 93 International test matches in which he took 433 wickets at an average of 28.07. He has 9 ten-wicket hauls by his name in international test cricket.

3. Dilruwan Perera (2)

The next player on the list of the top 10 most ten-wicket hauls by any Sri Lankan bowler in international test cricket is Dilruwan Perera. He made his International Test cricket debut in 2014 and has played 43 International test matches for Sri Lanka till now. In these matches, he has taken 161 wickets at an average of 35.90. In International test cricket, he has taken two ten-wicket hauls.

4. Chaminda Vaas (2)

The next Sri Lankan bowler with the most ten-wicket hauls in international test cricket is Chaminda Vaas. He made his International Test cricket debut in 1994 and retired in 2009. During this time, he played 111 International test matches for Sri Lanka in which he took 355 wickets at an average of 29.58. He has successfully taken two ten-wicket hauls in test matches.

5. Asitha Fernando (1)

The fifth most ten-wicket haul by any Sri Lankan bowler in international test cricket is taken by Asitha Fernando. He made his International Test cricket debut in 2021 and presently is part of the Sri Lankan national test side. Till now, he has represented Sri Lanka in 5 International test matches in which he has taken 17 wickets at an average of 21.88 with a ten-wicket haul.

6. Praveen Jayawickrama (1)

The next Sri Lankan bowler with the most ten-wicket hauls in international test cricket is Praveen Jayawickrama. He made his International Test cricket debut in 2021 and currently is part of the Sri Lankan Test side. Till now, he has represented Sri Lanka in 5 International test matches in which he has taken 25 wickets at an average of 25.68. He has managed to take a ten-wicket haul in international test cricket.

7. Ramesh Mendis (1)

The next player on the list of the top 10 most ten-wicket hauls by any Sri Lankan bowler in international test cricket is Ramesh Mendis. He has represented Sri Lanka and international test cricket since 2021. He has played 6 international test matches with Sri Lanka till now and has taken 27 wickets in them at an average of 27.85. In these matches, he has taken one ten-wicket haul.

8. Upul Chandana (1)

The eighth most ten-wicket haul by any Sri Lankan bowler in international test cricket is taken by Upul Chandana. He represented Sri Lanka in international test cricket from 1999 to 2005. During this period, he represented Sri Lanka in 16 International test matches in which he took 37 wickets at an average of 41.48. He has one ten-wicket haul by his name in international test cricket.

9. Ajantha Mendis (1)

The next player on the list of the top 10 most ten-wicket hauls by any Sri Lankan bowler in international test cricket is Ajantha Mendis. He made his International Test cricket debut in2008 and retired in 2014. He has played 19international test matches for Sri Lanka. In these matches, he has taken 70 wickets at an average of 34.77 In International test cricket, he has taken one ten-wicket haul.

10. Lasith Embuldeniya (1)

The last Sri Lankan bowler with the most ten-wicket hauls in international test cricket is Lasith Embuldeniya He made his International Test cricket debut in 2019 and currently is part of the team. During this time, he has played 16 International test matches for Sri Lanka in which he has taken71 wickets at an average of 35.74. He has successfully taken a ten-wicket haul in test matches.