Test Cricket is an unlimited-over format of Cricket where a game takes place for five consecutive days. Both teams get to play two innings in a match. In such a situation, to win the game, it is vital to bowl the other team out as quickly as possible. That’s why we have seen many five-wicket hauls in test matches; however, taking a ten-wicket haul in a test match is truly a phenomenal performance. It can come either in a single inning or in both innings collectively. So, let’s look at the top 10 bowlers to take 10 wicket-haul in a test match.
1. Muttiah Murlitharan
In the first place, we have the great Sri Lankan bowler, Muttiah Murlitharan. He is known for his exceptional performances. Currently, he is the highest wicket-taker in test match. Besides, he has picked up a maximum of 5 wicket-hauls and ten wicket-hauls. He has taken ten wickets 22 times, which is the most by any bowler.
2. Shane Warne
Next, we have the greatest Australian spinner of all time, Shane Warne. He has taken ten wicket-hauls in total, ten times in all the 145 matches he played. Four of his ten wicket hauls came in Australia only.
3. Richard Hadlee
Moving on to the third position, we have a Kiwi bowler, Richard Hadlee. He holds the record for taking ten wickets in a test match nine times.
4. Rangana Herath
On the next spot, we have Rangana Herath. This Sri Lankan bowler, regarded as one of the best spinners in the world, has taken ten wickets nine times in his career, mostly against Pakistan and Zimbabwe.
5. Anil Kumble
In the fifth position, we have one of the best bowlers that India has ever produced, Anil Kumble. He has picked up ten wickets eight times. Out of this, one of his ten wickets came in a single innings, which makes him one of only three people in Cricket to take all ten wickets in one innings.
6. Sydney Barne
Next, we have an English bowler, Sydney Barne, who holds the record for taking ten wickets seven times. Out of this, three came to his home ground, England.
7. Ajaz Patel
In the seventh position, we have the Kiwi bowler, though of Indian origin, Ajaz Patel. The Kiwi left-arm spinner became the third person in the history of cricket to take all ten wickets in one innings. He achieved this milestone during the New Zealand tour of India at the Wankhede Stadium in 2021. Another interesting fact is that he became the first bowler to take those ten wickets in an innings away from home.
8. Jim Laker
In the eighth position, we have the English bowler, Jim Laker. He gained recognition when he took away all ten wickets from Australia in one single innings, thus becoming the first player ever to do so. It took place in 1956.
9. V. Grimmett
The second-last person in this list is another Kiwi bowler, G.V. Grimmett. Despite being born in New Zealand, he played for Australia. Overall, he has taken 216 wickets and ten-wicket-hauls seven times.
10. Dennis Lillee
The last person on this list is Dennis Lillee. This Australian fast-arm bowler has taken a total of 355 wickets. Besides, he has taken ten wickets seven times.
