Test cricket is the oldest and longest format of the cricket. It is played over 5 days, and can even end early. Test cricket has no special rules, just the regular batting and bowling. However, it is full of entertainment, records, and patience. Bowlers have many ways in which they can out a batter, such as bowled, caught out, LBW, etc. One of the ways that is famous is LBW. It was introduced in 1774 after batter used pads to protect their legs. Many bowlers have taken wickets from LBW. In this article, we will look at the top 10 bowlers with the most wickets in test cricket by LBW.
1. Chaminda Vaas – 100
Chaminda Vaas was the most successful new ball bowler for the Sri Lankan team. His main strengths in bowling were his swing and seam positions. He has been a part of 111 test matches and has taken 355 wickets. He has 100 wickets LBW, which is about 28.17% of his total wickets in the test.
2. Stuart Broad – 101
Stuart Broad was a vital component of the English bowling attack in test cricket. His main strengths are his combative fast bowling and volatile aggression. He has participated in 167 test matches and has taken 604 wickets. He has 101 wickets from LBW, which is 16.72% of his total test wickets.
3. Rangana Herath – 108
Rangana Herath was a left-handed spinner from the Sri Lankan team. His main strengths were his accuracy and his particular mystery ball. He has been a part of 93 test matches in test cricket and has taken 433 wickets. He has 108 wickets LBW, which is about 24.94% of his total wickets.
4. Ravichandran Ashwin – 108
Ravichandran Ashwin is one of the most essential test spinners for India. Ashwin is a crucial asset of Team India in overseas test games. He has played 95 test matches and has taken 490 test wickets. He has 108 wickets from LBW, which is 22% of his total wickets.
5. Kapil Dev – 110
Kapil Dev was the most significant fast-bowling all-rounder from the Indian team. He lead team India to their first ever World Cup. He has been a part of 131 test matches in test cricket and has taken 434 wickets. He has 110 wickets LBW, which is about 25.81% of his total wickets.
6. Glenn McGrath – 113
Glenn McGrath is the greatest pace bowlers from the Australian team, arguable only with Dennis Lillee. He is a legendary bowler for the Australian team. He has participated in 124 test matches in test cricket and has taken 563 wickets. He has 113 wickets LBW, which is about 20.07% of his total wickets.
7. Wasim Akram – 119
Wasim Akram was the best bowler that Pakistan has ever produced. Akram was an unstoppable bowler in his prime. He has played 104 test matches and has taken 414 wickets. He has 119 wickets LBW, which is 28.74% of his total wickets.
8. Shane Warne – 139
Shane Warne was the best spinner that the Australian team ever produced. He is still regarded as an excellent spin bowler of all time. He has played 145 test matches and has taken 708 wickets. He has 139 wickets LBW, which is 19.63% of the total wickets.
9. Muttiah Muralidaran – 149
Muttiah Muralidarn is one of the most excellent spinners of all time. He is regarded as a legendary cricketer in his nation and over the world. He has played 133 test matches and has taken 800 wickets in total. Out of the 800 wickets, 149 of them are LBW. 18.63% of his total wickets are from LBW.
10. Anil Kumble – 156
Anil Kumble was a legendary bowler from the Indian team. He had terrific techniques, which made him unplayable. He has been a part of 132 test matches in test cricket and has taken 619 wickets. He has 156 wickets LBW, which is about 25.20% of his total wickets.
