Most Wickets in Test Cricket in 1980
Record holder : Joel Garner of West Indies holds the record (53 wickets) for most wickets in test cricket in 1980.
1. Joel Garner - 53 wickets
The record is held by Joel Garner of West Indies. He took 53 wickets in 22 innings of 12 matches at 1.93 economy, 16.6 average and 51.4 strike rate.
2. Dennis Lillee - 46 wickets
Next in the list is Dennis Lillee of Australia. He took 46 wickets in 18 innings of 10 matches at 2.62 economy, 22.56 average and 51.6 strike rate.
3. Colin Croft - 42 wickets
Then comes our Colin Croft of West Indies. He took 42 wickets in 20 innings of 11 matches at 2.64 economy, 23.26 average and 52.8 strike rate.
4. Iqbal Qasim - 39 wickets
At position no. 4 is Iqbal Qasim of Pakistan. He took 39 wickets in 15 innings of 9 matches at 2.33 economy, 25.02 average and 64.2 strike rate.
5. Richard Hadlee - 38 wickets
At no. 5 position is Richard Hadlee of New Zealand. He took 38 wickets in 12 innings of 6 matches at 2.34 economy, 19.07 average and 48.7 strike rate.
6. Ian Botham - 35 wickets
At no. 6 position is Ian Botham of England. He took 35 wickets in 14 innings of 9 matches at 2.69 economy, 23.37 average and 52 strike rate.
7. Michael Holding - 33 wickets
At no. 7 position is Michael Holding of West Indies. He took 33 wickets in 17 innings of 9 matches at 2.66 economy, 28.45 average and 64.1 strike rate.
8. Len Pascoe - 31 wickets
Next in the list is Len Pascoe of Australia. He took 31 wickets in 14 innings of 7 matches at 3.08 economy, 26.7 average and 51.9 strike rate.
9. Imran Khan - 30 wickets
Then comes our Imran Khan of Pakistan. He took 30 wickets in 13 innings of 8 matches at 2.61 economy, 21.46 average and 49.2 strike rate.
10. Malcolm Marshall - 28 wickets
Then comes our Malcolm Marshall of West Indies. He took 28 wickets in 15 innings of 8 matches at 2.78 economy, 26.96 average and 58 strike rate.