Most wickets at the World Test Championship
Reflexes
- Bumrah has taken the most wickets in the World Test Championships
- Anderson ranked second
In the ongoing fifth test match between India and England, there is fierce competition between the two teams. After falling behind early in the match, India made a great comeback and strengthened their hold on England. The match sees a fierce bat-and-ball battle between the two teams, while an interesting battle unfolds between James Anderson and Jasprit Bumrah.
In the match played under the World Test Championship, there is a competition between the two bowlers to take the most wickets. While Anderson took five wickets in the early innings, Bumrah also took wickets from England’s top three players in response. With three wickets, Bumrah advanced in the 2021-23 World Test Championships in terms of taking the most wickets. Let’s meet the top five wicket-takers…
Jasprit Bumrah:
Bumrah is playing the 10th match in the championship and has taken 43 wickets so far. He has taken five wickets three times during this period.
James Anderson:
England fast bowler James Anderson is in second place. He is also playing his 10th match and has taken 39 wickets so far. He has taken five wickets twice.
Shaheen Afridi:
Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Afridi is at number three in terms of most wickets. He has taken 37 wickets in seven matches so far and has taken five wickets twice during this period.
Nathan Lyon:
Aussie spinner Nathan Lyon has 37 wickets in nine matches to his name. He too has taken five wickets just twice.
Pat Cummins:
Australian fast pitcher Pat Cummins ranks fifth in this matter. He so far he has taken 34 wickets in eight matches and has taken five wickets twice.
