Test cricket is the oldest and longest format of the cricket. Test cricket is the same as the other formats of cricket, but it is played over five days. Test cricket is full of entertainment and drama, as well as records. Test cricket has many legacies of batters and bowlers. There are many bowlers who have played together for their nation and taken wickets. Some bowling duo had been very dangerous which made batters afraid of them. In this article, we will look at the top 10 bowling pair with most wickets in test cricket.
1. Makhaya Ntini & Jacques Kallis – 538
Makhaya Ntini and Jacques Kallis were a vital component of South African bowling. They were unstoppable and won many matches for the team. They both have more than 250 wickets in the test cricket. They have played 93 games together and have taken 538 wickets. They have 5.78 wickets per match.
2. Trent Boult & Tim Southee – 541
Trent Boult and Tim Southee are the current best bowlers for the New Zealand team in all formats. Boult is a fantastic left-arm pacer, whereas Southee is an excellent Right-arm fast bowler. They have been playing cricket together since their U19 World Cup. They have played 65 games together and have taken 541 wickets. They have 8.32 wickets per match.
3. Shaun Pollock & Jacques Kallis – 547
Shaun Pollock and Jacques Kallis were the best players of the South African team. They both were a fantastic all-rounder. Pollock has 421 wickets, and Kallis has 292 wickets in their test career. They have played 93 games together and have taken 547 wickets. They have 5.88 wickets per match.
4. Wasim Akram & Waqar Younis – 559
This pace fast bowling duo was a fantastic combination. They were fierce, menacing, and deadly. Akram and Younis were the best bowlers that Pakistan has ever produced. They both have more than 350 wickets in test matches. They have played 61 games together and have taken 559 wickets. They have 9.16 wickets per match.
5. Mitchell Starc & Nathan Lyon – 640
Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon are the vital bowling unit of the Australian team in the present times. Starc and Lyon have been an integral unit of the Australian team. This duo of pace and spin has played 81 games together and has taken 640 wickets. They both have 320 wickets together. They have 7.90 wickets per match.
6. Muttiah Muralitharan & Sanath Jayasuriya – 667
Muttiah Muralitharan was a legendary spinner for the Sri Lankan team. Sanath Jayasuriya was a fantastic all-rounder. This spin duo has troubled batters many times in their career. They have played 90 games together and have taken 667 wickets. They have 7.41 wickets per match.
7. Curtly Ambrose & Courtney Walsh – 762
Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh were a deadly combination. They had incredible physical strength and were fierce bowlers. Batters were afraid to play against this menace duo. They have played 95 games together and have taken 762 wickets. They have roughly 8 wickets per match.
8. Muttiah Muralidaran & Chaminda Vaas – 895
Muttiah Muralidaran was a fantastic bowler for the Sri Lankan team. Vaas was known for his mystery bowl, which troubled batters a lot. They both had a crucial role in the Sri Lankan team. They have played 95 games together and have taken 895 wickets. They have 9.42 wickets per match.
9. Shane Warne & Glenn McGrath – 1001
Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath were the best bowlers for the Australian team. This spin and fast bowling duo has often troubled batters in test cricket. They both have 708 and 563 wickets respectively in test cricket. They have played 104 games together and have taken 1001 wickets. They have 9.63 wickets per match.
10. James Anderson & Stuart Broad – 1039
James Anderson and Stuart Broad are the best bowling pair in test cricket. They are the vital unit of the English bowling attack in test cricket. Anderson has 690 wickets, and Broad has 604 wickets in their career. They have played 138 games together and have taken 1039 wickets. They have 7.53 wickets per match.
