As it is known to all, the Ashes Cup is a series of test cricket which is played between Australia and England every 2 years. It was established in 1822 when the first-ever Ashes victory was by Australia. For several years of Cricket, Ashes has been one of the most important series of all time concerning both the English and Australian players. Various bowlers have taken a lot of wickets in the Ashes Cup and test cricket has witnessed great Australian and English bowlers perform in the Ashes Cup. In this article, we will discuss the top 10 highest wicket-takers of the Ashes cup.
1. Shane Warne (195)
The highest wicket-taker in the Ashes Cup is none other than the legendary leg spinner of Australia, Shane Warne. He represented Australia in the Ashes Cup from 1993 to 2007. During this time, he played 36 matches in the Ashes cup and has taken 195 wickets in them at an average of 23.25 with an exceptional economy of 2.52.
2. Glen McGrath (157)
The second-highest wicket-taker in the Ashes Cup is also an Australian bowler Glen McGrath. He played the Ashes cup for Australia from 1994 to 2007. In this period, he represented Australia in 30 Ashes Cup matches in which he has successfully taken 157 wickets at an average of 20.92 with an economy of 2.70.
3. Hugh Trumble (141)
Next on the list of the top 10 highest wicket-takers of the Ashes Cup is also an Australian bowler Hugh Trumble. He played the Ashes cup for Australia from 1890 to 1904 in which he played a total of 31 Ashes Cup matches for Australia. During this period, he has taken 141 wickets in the Ashes Cup at an average of 20.88 with an exceptional economy of 2.23.
4. Stuart Broad (131)
The fourth highest wicket-taker of the Ashes Cup is an English bowler Stuart Broad. He made his Ashes debut in 2009 and is also one of the current cricketers for England who is performing very well. He has played 35 matches for England in the Ashes cup and has taken 131 wickets in them at an average of 29.05 with an economy of 3.16.
5. Dennis Lillee (128)
The next player on the list of the top 10 highest wicket-takers of the Ashes Cup is an Australian bowler Dennis Lillee. He played the Ashes come for Australia from 1971 to 1982. During this time, he played 24 Ashes Cup matches for Australia and took 128 wickets in them at an average of 22.32 with an economy of 2.45.
6. Ian Botham (128)
Next on the list is the legendary English Ian Botham. He represented England in the Ashes come from 1977 to 1989. In this period, he played 32 Asia Cup matches for England and took 128 wickets in them with an average of 28.04 and an economy of 2.97. During this time he was very effective in international cricket.
7. Bob Willis (123)
The 7th highest wicket-taker of the Ashes Cup is English cricketer Bob Willis. He represented England in the Ashes Cup from 1971 to 1983. He successfully played 31 Asus Cup matches for England and has taken 123 wickets in them at an average of 24.37 with an economy of 2.78.
8. Monty Noble (115)
The next player on the list of the top 10 highest wicket-takers of the Ashes Cup is an Australian bowler Monty Noble. He represented Australia in the Ashes come from 1898 to 1909. During this period, he played 39 Ashes Cup matches for Australia and took 115 wickets in them at an average of 24.86 with an economy of 2.48.
9. Ray Lindwall (114)
The 9th highest wicket-taker in the Ashes cup is also an Australian bowler Ray Lindwall. He represented Australia in the Ashes Cup from 1946 to 1959. He has played 29 Ashes Cup matches for Australia and has taken 114 wickets in them at an average of 22.44 with an economy of 2.28.
10. James Anderson (112)
The last player on the list of the top 10 highest wicket-takers of the Ashes Cup is an English bowler James Anderson. He has represented England in the Ashes cups in 2006 and is one of the most exceptional bowlers for England and is currently in the Test squad as well. He has played 35 Ashes Cup matches for England and has taken 112 wickets in them at an average of 33.76 with an economy of 2.29.
